High-Performance Industrial Flooring Systems
High-performance industrial flooring systems are engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of manufacturing plants, warehouses, processing facilities, and other heavy-duty environments. Unlike standard commercial flooring, these systems are designed for exceptional durability, resilience, and specific performance characteristics tailored to the unique needs of the industry. Crucially, they provide resistance to a wide range of chemicals, impacts, abrasion from heavy traffic, and extreme temperatures. Beyond mere resilience, high-performance industrial flooring often incorporates features like slip resistance for enhanced safety, seamless application for improved hygiene and cleanability, and electrostatic dissipative (ESD) properties to protect sensitive electronic equipment. The selection of the appropriate flooring system depends heavily on factors such as the type of industry, the anticipated level of foot and forklift traffic, the potential for chemical spills, and specific safety requirements.
Duraguard Offers
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 an 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 project requirements, a topcoat can be applied, with or without slip-resistant texture.
Durapoxy HP — A Novalac topcoat type polymer system with superior resistance to a wide range of corrosive chemicals, in many submersible conditions, for interior as well as exterior applications
High-performance industrial flooring is a critical component of modern manufacturing, warehousing, and processing environments, designed to withstand the rigors of heavy traffic, chemical exposure, impact, and temperature variations. Unlike standard flooring options, these systems are engineered for durability, longevity, and safety, contributing significantly to operational efficiency and worker well-being. They often involve specialized materials like epoxy, polyurethane, or cementitious urethanes, which are selected based on the specific demands of the facility. These materials are expertly applied to create a seamless, dense, and resilient surface that minimizes dust generation, simplifies cleaning, and provides a safer working environment by offering slip resistance and impact absorption.
Beyond just physical resilience, high-performance industrial flooring often incorporates characteristics that enhance functionality. Customization is key, allowing for features like chemical resistance to protect against spills, antimicrobial properties for hygiene-sensitive environments, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) control where sensitive electronics are handled. The installation process is meticulous, requiring careful surface preparation and precise application techniques to ensure long-term performance and prevent issues like delamination or cracking. Investing in high-performance industrial flooring ultimately translates to reduced maintenance costs, improved operational productivity, and a safer, more efficient working environment for years to come.
