Assembly & Warehouse Flooring
Assembly & Warehouse Flooring for production facilities plays a critical role, needing to withstand demanding conditions and contribute to both efficiency and safety. Several types of flooring are commonly employed, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
Epoxy coatings are popular choices due to their durability, chemical resistance, and seamless application, which makes them easy to clean and maintain. They are a good all-around option for areas experiencing moderate foot traffic, light forklift use, and exposure to spills. Concrete floors, often sealed or polished, offer robust and cost-effective solutions for high-traffic areas and those supporting heavy machinery, although they can be less comfortable underfoot and more susceptible to staining if not properly sealed. Polyurethane coatings are preferred in areas with high thermal fluctuations or where flexibility and impact resistance are paramount. They are less brittle than epoxy and can better absorb shock and vibration.
Vinyl flooring, especially in sheet or tile format, is another common choice for areas with less rigorous demands, offering good hygiene, noise reduction, and ease of installation. However, it may not be suitable for heavy machinery or areas with significant chemical exposure. Finally, specialized options like ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) flooring are crucial in sensitive electronic assembly areas, preventing damage from static electricity. The optimal flooring depends heavily on the specific production processes and environmental conditions of each facility, requiring a careful assessment of factors like traffic volume, load capacity, chemical exposure, and hygiene needs.
Assembly & Warehouse Flooring
To achieve the longest-lasting protection, every factor of the environment must be evaluated and considered. These include: Abrasion, Impact, Chemical exposure, and type of “wear”, be it forklift or foot traffic. The Industrial Flooring Group features the most cost effective and versatile products that Duraguard has to offer for your Assembly facility or Warehouse.
Vaporguard — A unique Industrial Flooring system designed to penetrate into the smallest fissures, sealing the concrete. It stops penetration of both liquid and vapor from passing through the concrete surface.
Duraprime WB — A water-based and water-tolerant epoxy primer system for application over concrete substrates. This primer, which can be used as a primer under most of our systems, has excellent adhesion characteristics, even when applied over damp concrete surfaces.
Durapoxy AP 100 — This 100% solids epoxy primer is typically used to promote adhesion and to seal old or new concrete. Specially formulated for use under our Top-Coat products, this product is suitable for damp or dry substrates down to 5°C (40°F).
Durapoxy AB — A 100% solids epoxy polymer base coat system for medium and general use applications. When used as a primer under the appropriate topcoats, this product provides very good impact, abrasion and chemical resistance characteristics. Typically used for interior, dry applications, when combined with a broadcast aggregate Durapoxy AB offers and easily maintained, slip-resistant surface.
Durapoxy TC — This is a topcoat system with excellent adhesion capabilities, which makes single or multiple coat applications possible. Depending on the Industrial Flooring project requirements, a topcoat can be applied, with or without slip-resistant texture.
Durathane CR 56 & 64 — These polyurethane topcoats offer superior chemical & wear-resistance and will cure to a glass-like finish which produces excellent light reflective qualities.
Ideal for:
- Light/Heavy Duty Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Loading and Truck Docks
- Printing/Publishing Plants
- Lumber/Wood Milling Processing
- Textile Mills
- Pulp & Paper Plants
- Machining and Plating Facilities
