There are a number of factors to consider when choosing the right industrial flooring solution. You need to consider the functionality and how the floor is going to be used, your budget, and the appearance you desire.
A good tip to remember is that the cheapest is not always the best. More often than not, getting a cheap flooring solution will only mean you end up paying more on maintenance costs. You may even need to get the floor replaced at a sooner date than expected.
What is industrial flooring?
Industrial flooring is any flooring solution that has been designed to comply with the requirements of industrial spaces. They need to withstand heavy traffic, loads and lots of various chemical products. On top of this, they will need to be durable and aesthetically fitting to environments like warehouses and workshops.
Which types of industries require specialist industrial flooring?
Industries such as food processing factories, textiles, airports and aviation industries, storerooms and warehouses, logistics, and commercial shopping centres all need an industrial flooring solution that meets their set of requirements.
What are the most popular options for industrial floors?
Many industries tend to choose resin flooring including epoxy resin and polyurethane screeds, concrete floors, polished concrete flooring and rubber flooring.
- Resin flooring
Resin flooring is a very popular option, for good reason. It is a very versatile flooring, and it can be used for many different industries. Resin floors are able to withstand constant traffic and chemical spills, and they are super easy to clean and maintain.
Resin flooring can actually be added as an extra layer to seal an existing concrete floor. Concrete on its own will not last very long in a high-impact industrial environment. However, with the support of a non-permeable resin surface, it will have prolonged longevity.
Resin flooring can be used to not only support concrete, but to support other materials such as cement, terrazzo slabs, and other industrial flooring systems which cannot do the job alone.
- Concrete flooring
Concrete or troweled flooring is another of the most common screeds used in industrial spaces. It is used for things such as roads, car parks, and generally for floors which do not need many special properties.
- Polished concrete
With polished concrete, you get the performance which is reflected in the price, it is good but not excellent.
The option we would recommend is, of course, a resin flooring system. We choose to install this type as it quite simply is the best solution out there. They meet the requirements of most, if not all, industrial spaces and can be customised to your taste too. If you are in need of this solution for your space, contact us today.
