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FLOORING INSIGHTS
Resin Flooring Insights
Resin flooring is the go-to whenever you are looking for durable, easy-to-clean floors. Who provides the best resin flooring with years of trusted experience? Our family-owned business of over 37 years has past experience and pride that allows us to tailor to your circumstances. Are you searching for a professional epoxy floor contractor for your next project? As a professional epoxy floor contractor, we perform all things virtually with resinous systems in commercial kitchens and warehouses, as well as decorative or industrial settings.
Give us a call and let us know your needs. We are here to help get you to where you want to be, whether aesthetics or budget is the priority.
Thanks For Your Consideration,
Jeffrey Smedley, President
Restaurant Flooring Insights
.When selecting flooring for a restaurant, particularly for the kitchen, several important factors need to be considered, such as durability, slip resistance, hygiene, ease of maintenance, and aesthetic appeal.
Commercial Kitchen Flooring Insights
Commercial kitchen flooring must meet the highest standards for safety, durability, hygiene, and ease of maintenance, given the demanding environment.
Warehouse Flooring Insights
Warehouse epoxy flooring is a popular choice for industrial settings due to its strength, durability, and low maintenance. What makes epoxy flooring suitable for warehouses? It’s designed to withstand the heavy demands of warehouses, including foot traffic, forklifts, and machinery, while providing a smooth, easy-to-clean surface.
Epoxy Flooring Insights
Epoxy flooring is a highly versatile and durable flooring solution used in various environments, including commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. How is epoxy flooring made, and what does it consist of? It consists of multiple layers of epoxy resin applied to a concrete substrate, creating a strong, seamless surface that offers many benefits.
FAQs
How does substrate preparation impact the "glue line" of resin floors?
The strength of a resin floor is only as good as its bond. High Performance Systems emphasizes that proper mechanical preparation (like shot blasting or grinding) is required to open the concrete’s pores. This allows their thermal-cured resins to penetrate deep into the substrate, creating a much tighter and more durable “glue line” than standard DIY or moisture-cure products.
Can resin flooring be installed in "wet" environments like breweries?
Yes. For environments with constant water exposure and frequent wash-downs, urethane concrete is typically recommended over standard epoxy. It is non-porous and can be installed with integrated coving (a seamless transition from floor to wall), which eliminates 90-degree corners where water and bacteria usually collect.
What is "Thermal Shock" and why does it matter for industrial floors?
Thermal shock occurs when a floor is subjected to rapid, extreme temperature changes (e.g., cleaning a cold storage floor with 180°F water). Standard epoxy can become brittle and delaminate under these conditions. High-performance polyurethane systems are engineered to expand and contract at a rate similar to the underlying concrete, preventing cracks and failure.
Are there specialized resin floors for electronics manufacturing?
Yes. For facilities handling sensitive electronics, High Performance Systems provides ESD (Electrostatic Dissipative) flooring. These systems incorporate conductive elements that safely bleed off static electricity from workers and equipment into the ground, preventing “zaps” that can destroy expensive microchips or ignite flammable vapors.
How long must a facility wait before returning to full production?
While traditional epoxies may require 7 days to fully cure, High Performance Systems offers fast-track solutions designed to minimize downtime. Some polyaspartic or urethane systems can allow for light foot traffic in as little as 4–6 hours and heavy vehicular traffic (like forklifts) within 24 hours of the final coat.