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One of the main reasons that concrete is so often used for building foundations and flooring is its longevity. A concrete floor can feasibly last decades, standing up to the many different types of wear and demanding environments like warehouses, auto garages, manufacturing facilities, chemical processing plants, and more. But concrete is not completely without risk of damage. Improper initial installation, environmental conditions, and physical damage can all cause concrete slabs to develop different faults. Many of these challenges can shorten the lifespan of concrete or lead to future problems when installing a new concrete floor in your commercial facility. These challenges make it important to work with an experienced flooring contractor to identify and fix problems that develop with concrete flooring or take all the right preparation steps before a flooring installation. This will provide flooring that will reliably last for years and extend the lifespan of existing concrete flooring that may be showing signs of damage. Potential Challenges with Concrete Slab Floors Many of the defects that often develop in concrete are simply a result of aging. Although […]
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Restaurant flooring has many requirements. Flooring in your commercial kitchen needs to meet OSHA standards for the safety of your employees with dependable slip resistance even when wet. There are also health code standards for cleanliness. The concrete kitchen floor needs to stand up to the wear and tear that is common for a busy kitchen. As a property owner, you likely have your own standards as well, including cost effectiveness and ease of maintenance. One of the top options that meets all these requirements in a commercial kitchen is polished concrete. Made by honing concrete with increasingly fine diamond grit, polished concrete has a smooth, non porous finish that looks great while still providing the natural resiliency of concrete in your kitchen space. Why Use A Polished Concrete Kitchen Floor For Commercial Kitchens A commercial kitchen in your restaurant is a busy place. You have dozens of chefs, line cooks, and waitstaff moving about throughout the day. Regular spills of water, splashes of hot oil, and other commonplace incidents are going to leave debris on your floor. The temperatures […]
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When you own a retail space in the Denver metro area, it is not just the products you are selling that will impress your customers, but also the environment. An attractive interior will make customers more certain of your quality and encourage them to visit and linger in your store. Epoxy retail space flooring using a concrete base layer for durability and easy maintenance can create a beautiful floor that is also highly functional, making it the perfect choice for properties of all sizes, including supermarkets, boutiques, furniture stores, specialty stores, and department stores. What Epoxy Can Bring to Your Commercial Retail Space Flooring Epoxy flooring can cover a space of any size, creating a smooth and non porous surface with options for matte or high gloss, and the ability to add colors and aggregates for a customized appearance. This offers all of the following advantages in a retail space: Fits Multiple Aesthetics – Whether your retail business needs an industrial look or something more bright and colorful, the appearance options with epoxy can meet your various needs. Easy Movement […]
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Denver is a city that likes to be active and gyms in the area need flooring options that can keep up with their members. Whether you specialize in climbing, weights, fitness, boxing, or another technique, a concrete floor is the perfect solution for you as a gym owner and for your members. There are several types of concrete floors available depending on the look and features you want, including polished concrete, stained concrete, and epoxy flooring. Each will give you a clean and beautiful gym that will stand up to years of workouts. Why Install A Concrete Gym Floor Most gyms will use rubber mats or padding in fitness areas, but beneath the mats you need a resistant floor that can endure heavy foot traffic, the weight of machines, and the pressure of dropped weights. As one of the most durable materials in construction, concrete is the obvious choice. But concrete also offers a range of additional benefits, such as: Customizable Appearance – With options for staining, high gloss, and texture you can create a floor that matches the look […]
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If your business or industrial facility already has concrete floors installed or is looking to install concrete, you have the benefit of some of the easiest to maintain flooring. Concrete floors used in commercial facilities, such as polished concrete and epoxy flooring, are non porous so small particles of dirt and bacteria cannot get trapped beneath the surface. Concrete is also very resistant, enabling you to use most of your standing cleaning products when you do need to clean. Steps for Concrete Floor Cleaner This process is largely the same for all interior concrete floors whether they are polished concrete, epoxy floors, or another resin coated floor. Stamped concrete can be a little different because it has texture that can trap dirt that sweeping can miss. The frequency of cleaning will also depend on your facility and how much debris is created each day. You can adapt these steps to meet your needs: Dust Mopping – Does mopping without any cleaners will remove any dust and debris that collects daily. A microfiber dust mop works best since it will create […]
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In a commercial setting, concrete flooring has a range of benefits. With options like epoxy coated concrete floors and polished concrete floors, you can achieve a flooring solution that is extremely long lasting and low maintenance, stain and spill resistant, and antibacterial. This makes these floors ideal when you need a surface that can stand up to extensive daily wear, heavy machinery like cars or forklifts, and the many chemicals and products you use daily on the job. Because concrete floors are also an attractive option, they can be a great choice for any business that needs a professional appearance. What Type of Business Should Install a Concrete Floor in Colorado? More and more businesses in a range of industries around Denver, Loveland, Hudson, and Littleton are choosing concrete floors for versatility and longevity. Some of the business types where concrete flooring works best includes: Warehouses – Epoxy flooring is the leading option for warehouses where the smooth surface has the added benefit of being easy to navigate with forklifts. Auto Garages – Concrete floors at an auto garage can […]
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