Duraguard Protective Coating Solutions
Commercial & Industrial Concrete Floor Systems & polishing
Industrial Epoxy Flooring Contractors for Commercial & Industrial Facilities
Finding the right industrial epoxy flooring contractor is the difference between a floor that performs for decades and one that fails within years. Duraguard Protective Coating Solutions has been Wisconsin and Illinois’s trusted industrial epoxy flooring contractor since 1993 — more than 30 years of installing seamless, high-performance epoxy floor systems for manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, pharmaceutical labs, and commercial facilities throughout southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. When your facility demands a floor that handles heavy traffic, chemical exposure, and the daily abuse of industrial operations, Duraguard delivers the expertise, the products, and the proven track record to get it right.
Why Industrial Facilities Choose Epoxy Flooring
Industrial concrete floors without a protective coating deteriorate quickly under the demands of modern manufacturing and processing environments. Bare concrete is porous, absorbs oils and chemicals, generates dust, and becomes increasingly difficult to clean and maintain over time. Industrial epoxy flooring transforms raw concrete into a seamless, non-porous, chemical-resistant surface that stands up to the specific demands of your operation.
The right industrial epoxy floor coating does more than protect concrete. It improves safety through slip-resistant finishes and high-visibility floor markings. It supports sanitation in food processing and pharmaceutical environments with seamless, bacteria-resistant surfaces. It reduces maintenance costs by eliminating the ongoing expense of treating, sealing, and repairing bare or failing concrete. And it contributes to a cleaner, more professional working environment that reflects well on your facility and your operations.
Duraguard's Industrial Epoxy Flooring Systems
As experienced industrial epoxy flooring contractors, Duraguard installs a full range of epoxy and polymer flooring systems engineered for the specific demands of each application:
100% Solids Epoxy Systems
Our base-grade industrial epoxy systems provide a durable, chemical-resistant surface for general manufacturing, warehousing, and light industrial applications. Available in a range of colors and finishes, these systems provide a seamless, easy-to-clean floor that outperforms bare concrete in every category.
Urethane Concrete — Duraclad 903
For food processing, brewery, and high-temperature industrial environments where thermal shock and chemical exposure combine, our Duraclad 903 urethane concrete system is the preferred solution. Applied at 3/16 to 1/4 inch thickness, it withstands repeated hot water washdowns, thermal cycling, and continuous chemical exposure that standard epoxy cannot handle long term.
Polyaspartic Topcoats — Durathane PA
Our Durathane PA polyaspartic topcoat system delivers fast cure times, UV stability, and superior abrasion resistance as a finishing layer over any epoxy base coat. Same-day return to service makes Durathane PA the ideal choice for facilities that cannot afford extended downtime during installation.
Novolac Epoxy — Durapoxy HP
For environments with severe chemical exposure — including food processing, chemical manufacturing, and pharmaceutical production — our Novolac-type Durapoxy HP system provides superior chemical resistance in a wide range of submersible and splash conditions. This system handles acids, alkalis, solvents, and aggressive cleaning agents that would destroy standard epoxy within months.
ESD and Static Dissipative Epoxy
For data centers, electronics manufacturing, pharmaceutical facilities, and any environment where electrostatic discharge is a safety or operational concern, Duraguard installs certified ESD and static dissipative epoxy floor systems that safely channel static electricity away from sensitive equipment and processes.
Industries We Serve
Duraguard serves a broad range of industrial and commercial facilities throughout Wisconsin and Illinois:
Manufacturing and Assembly
Production facilities, assembly plants, and manufacturing operations require floors that withstand forklift traffic, dropped loads, chemical spills, and the constant mechanical abuse of industrial production. Duraguard installs heavy-duty epoxy systems designed for the specific demands of manufacturing environments from Racine and Milwaukee to Waukegan and beyond.
Food and Beverage Processing
Food processing facilities demand seamless, non-porous, USDA and FDA-compliant flooring that can withstand daily washdowns, thermal shock, chemical exposure from sanitizers and food byproducts, and strict health code requirements. Duraguard’s food processing flooring systems are HACCP-certified and installed in meat and poultry plants, dairy facilities, breweries, bakeries, and food distribution centers throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
Warehouses and Distribution Centers
Warehouse floors face constant abuse from forklifts, pallet jacks, and heavy loads moving across the surface every day. Duraguard installs seamless epoxy systems that resist abrasion, protect concrete, and hold up under the demands of high-traffic warehouse and distribution operations.
Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Facilities
Pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments require seamless, chemically resistant floors that can be sanitized to exacting standards. Duraguard installs epoxy systems that meet pharmaceutical facility requirements for cleanliness, chemical resistance, and seamless surface integrity.
Aircraft Hangars
Aircraft hangar floors face a unique combination of chemical exposure from aviation fuel, hydraulic fluid, and de-icing chemicals, combined with the structural demands of supporting heavy aircraft. Duraguard specializes in hangar floor coatings designed for aviation environments throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
Commercial and Institutional
Beyond heavy industrial, Duraguard serves commercial kitchens, automotive service facilities, retail spaces, fitness centers, and institutional buildings requiring durable, easy-to-maintain floor coatings.
What Sets Duraguard Apart as an Industrial Epoxy Flooring Contractor
With more than three decades of experience as industrial concrete flooring contractors in Wisconsin and Illinois, Duraguard brings a level of expertise and project knowledge that generalist contractors simply cannot match.
Surface Preparation Expertise
Proper surface preparation is the foundation of every successful industrial epoxy installation. Duraguard uses diamond grinding and shot blasting to mechanically prepare concrete substrates to the correct profile for each coating system. No shortcuts. No failures from poor adhesion.
Product Knowledge
We install the products we specify. Duraguard works directly with proven industrial polymer flooring manufacturers and understands the specific mixing ratios, application conditions, and cure requirements that determine whether an industrial epoxy installation performs as designed or fails prematurely.
Minimal Downtime
We understand that industrial facilities cannot shut down for extended periods. Duraguard works around your production schedule — including nights, weekends, and planned shutdown periods — to complete installations with minimal disruption to your operations.
Local Expertise
As a southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois contractor, Duraguard understands the specific regulatory environment, climate conditions, and industry mix of our service area. We are not a national franchise sending inexperienced crews to your facility — we are a local company with a 30-year reputation to protect on every job.
Service Area
Duraguard installs industrial epoxy flooring systems throughout southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois including Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Menomonee Falls, Waukegan, Gurnee, Libertyville, North Chicago, Mundelein, and surrounding areas.
Request a Free Floor Assessment
]If your facility needs industrial epoxy flooring — or if your current floor is failing and you need an evaluation — contact Duraguard today for a free on-site assessment. We will evaluate your current floor condition, identify the right coating system for your specific environment, and provide a detailed written estimate at no charge.
Call us at (833) 387-2482 or use our contact form to request your free evaluation.
Duraguard Protective Coating Solutions is proud to align with leading industry organizations that set the standard for flooring excellence and business integrity. We follow the guidelines and technical standards established by the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), ensuring every project meets rigorous industry benchmarks. As an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), we are committed to transparency, trust, and customer satisfaction. Duraguard is also recognized through Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), reflecting our dedication to Wisconsin’s manufacturing and business community.