subject: Floor Refinishing Basics [print this page] Floors are frequently the most abused part of any business or home. They are also the most often ignored. But when floors become damaged or worn out, they become dangerous. Industrial and business space managers frequently choose an Epoxy Flooring contractor to refinish the company or warehouse floor space, making the floor space safer and more attractive.
An effective way to refresh and refinish floor space is through the use of epoxy flooring materials. In basements, garages and especially in industrial and warehouse space, these refinishing compounds are used more and more frequently.
Adding color to the floor is another advantage of floor refinishing. In the home, color is part of the value of the home and when applied in the garage, it can add value to the property. In the warehouse, managers may select floor colors for safety reasons. Depending on the business type, managers will choose a color that will easily reveal obstacles to ongoing warehouse work.
So what does a warehouse manager look for to make his floor space more durable, attractive and to improve its safety? There are a few criteria to refinishing heavily used floor areas. The materials should be OSHA approved and consist of "Polyaspartic" compounds.
OSHA approval is necessarily difficult to acquire. Usually calculated as a coefficient of friction for wet and dry conditions, companies and materials that are OSHA approved have passed a rigorous testing process. Purchasers can be confident when purchasing from an OSHA approved product that the finished floor will provide years of useful service.
The term "polyaspartic" is used in reference to the latest technical development in flooring materials. Polyaspartic compounds are 100% UV proof. As an added benefit, this material cures quite quickly - frequently in less than four hours. This is an attractive feature for warehouse operators that need to be back-on line quickly.
Of course working with this material requires specialized training. Some homeowners and craftsmen will attempt the process themselves, but most often, contractors are sought to execute the application. Professional help is a huge asset as even the most experienced warehouse worker may have never worked with epoxy flooring materials.
Experience is exceptionally important in working with materials that few have experience handling. Reputable contractors providing floor refinishing services - especially to industrial and warehouse clients - ensure that proper ventilation is in place at time of application. As epoxy is not a frequently handled substance, experienced and professional help decreases the risk of improper application.
Good research into proper floor material can make the difference between a floor surface that wears well and provides years of service life.
