Best Floor Coatings For Different Industrial Facilities

Are you looking for a good floor coating system for your warehouse or commercial space? There are many to choose from, but not all can withstand the harsh conditions that are typical in an industrial environment, such as heavy foot traffic and heavy equipment. To help you out, commercial and residential garage floor coating expert Guardian Garage Floors shares what you need to consider:

 

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Common Floor Coating Systems

  • Epoxy and Urethane – These coatings resist chemicals well and boast high hardness. However, while they’re among the less costly alternatives, they may require three coats and need around 24 hours for cure time. And because each coat takes longer to cure, the total project time can take nearly two days.

  • MMA – Also known as low-glare Methyl Methacrylate, this flooring system has a good level of resistance against some acids, alkalis, and solvents. It also has a fast cure time (around two hours) and can be applied at lower temperatures. It also has a much higher dry film thickness (DFT) than other systems, so it doesn’t scratch as easily.

  • Polyaspartic – What this hybrid system offers in a single coating that can surpass two coatings of epoxy and urethane systems. They often come highly recommended by commercial, industrial and garage floor coating companies since the material can be formulated to allow for convenient curing times. That means better flexibility compared to other floor coating options!

Why Polyaspartic Coating is Your Best Choice

Out of all your available options, a polyaspartic flooring system is your best choice. It only requires a curing time of around four hours, which is much more ideal compared to epoxy coatings that need at least 72 hours to cure properly. MMA coatings may have a faster curing time, but they don’t bond as well to concrete or other substrates compared to polyaspartic coatings. You also get the best durability that’s capable of handling heavy traffic in your industrial or commercial facility! 

Instead of getting an epoxy garage floor coating, why not consider a polyaspartic flooring system for your warehouse? You can count on Guardian Garage Floors to get the job done! To get started, call us at (615) 645-3696 or fill out our convenient contact form online.