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Epoxy coated floors or commercial concrete floors are ideal in commercial facilities where moisture is a concern. They both stand up well to liquid elements, remain relatively slip resistant even when wet, and are easy to clean after any liquids or other substances have gotten onto them. But there are certain commercial settings where you may regularly have several inches of water from operations or cleaning that you need to drain away. Taking into account drainage needs when planning your commercial flooring installation makes it easy to optimize drainage to make sure that your floors are protected. Considerations When Planning for Concrete Floor Drainage In commercial facilities, epoxy and concrete are resilient substances. But when water or other liquids sit on them for a long period of time, they can start to wear away the flooring. This is why it is recommended that you wipe up any spills as soon as possible on epoxy and promote good drying conditions and speed evaporation in properties with concrete floors. But if you will frequently have larger amounts of water or spillage, floor […]
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When a long lasting and durable material is needed in construction, concrete is already one of the top options. It is hard enough to resist damage from impacts, stands up well to different elements, and naturally survives for years without deterioration. The primary way that concrete becomes damaged is when dirt and moisture collect in the porous surface and start to erode it from the inside. Polished concrete replacement flooring hones the surface of traditional concrete to remove all of the gaps and holes, creating a perfectly smooth and non-porous that is both attractive and resilient. By eliminating this weakness in concrete, polished concrete floors can provide you with a commercial flooring option that will last for many years. Extending the Lifespan of Concrete with Polishing Polishing concrete replacement refines concrete into a surface that is even more durable, but it requires the correct process to ensure that they last for as many years as possible. This includes: Preparing the Surface – The amount of work necessary here depends on the existing concrete base. If it was freshly poured, almost […]
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Although concrete flooring is highly durable, moisture is one of the few factors that can quickly cause wear and problems at a commercial facility. Excessive moisture causes concrete to weaken and deteriorate. In Denver where temperatures in the winter can cause water to freeze and expand, moisture may be a cause of stress and cracking in concrete. Moisture is also a health hazard as it can increase the risk of slipping or encourage mold and mildew growth. Sweating slab syndrome can be a problem with concrete floors that causes moisture to collect on the surface of a slab. While this can be a challenging problem if unaddressed, there are different solutions to sweating slab syndrome at a commercial property that can help you manage moisture problems. What Is Sweating Slab Syndrome? Sweating slab syndrome is a result of condensation. Temperature changes in the air occur far faster than temperature changes in a concrete floor due to concrete’s low thermal conductivity. In the morning, particularly in the summer, the air will heat up quickly but a concrete floor will take longer […]
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Healthcare associated infections (HIAs) are a major concern in facilities like hospitals, emergency rooms, clinics, and senior care facilities. Because these locations often deal with contagious diseases, there can be a significant number of germs present, putting already high risk people in greater danger and compounding health problems. The CDC estimates that approximately 3% of hospital patients contract an HIA per day. These infections often come from contact with contaminated surfaces. Enhanced cleaning is the leading way to prevent HIAs and, as a floor often represents the largest surface in health care facilities, installing an antimicrobial concrete floor can help mitigate infections and make thorough cleaning easier. What Makes Concrete Floors Antimicrobial There are two leading concrete flooring options for facilities that require medical clinic flooring. Polished concrete is one option that uses fine diamond grit sandpaper to achieve a smooth surface and epoxy coating is another option that relies on a resinous epoxy layer applied over a concrete flooring base. Both solutions are durable, attractive, anti-slip, and affordable in addition to being anti-microbial due to the following properties: Non Porous – […]
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Business does not stop in the winter, so even as temperatures hit freezing in Denver and elsewhere in Colorado, flooring construction, replacement, and repair will continue. When it comes to concrete flooring, this can require a few special steps. Concrete does best when temperatures during installation and curing are above 50 degrees. But with winters in Colorado, that is not always a possibility. Even indoors, facilities can often be too cold for a standard concrete installation. Having a commercial flooring contractor who knows what steps to take in order to give you a high quality floor, regardless of weather conditions, is essential for concrete flooring solutions in Colorado. Strategies for Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather Installing commercial flooring in the winter requires achieving similar conditions for both the base and the environment that you would find on warmer days. But these adjustments must be made without introducing any elements into the environment that could contaminate the concrete. Another important step is to adapt the concrete itself to enable a faster, but still strong, cure. These objectives can be met with a combination […]
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Epoxy is a great option for properties because of its durability and resilience. When installed correctly, epoxy floors can easily last for decades as an attractive and easy to maintain floor. But when mistakes are made during installation, epoxy floor problems can exist, leaving you with a floor that is no longer suitable for your business. These are some of the ways in which epoxy often fails due to mistakes made during the installation process. Epoxy Floor Problems from Installation After your epoxy installation, you expect to have a beautiful floor that is ready to go, so it can be alarming if you begin to notice issues with the floor. Based on what you are seeing, there are a number of issues that could have caused epoxy floor problems: Small Bubbles – While epoxy is non porous, the concrete beneath it is not. These small bubbles are a result of air in the concrete base seeping out into the epoxy. This step can be avoided by sealing the concrete appropriately before applying the epoxy. Blisters or Craters – These are […]
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