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Slip and fall accidents are a significant concern for many workplaces where water, oil, liquids, or other debris can quickly turn floors into a hazard. This type of accident is the cause of approximately ⅓ of all workplace accidents and the leading cause of comp time, making them expensive for many businesses in terms of payouts and lost work. Because of the health risks, OSHA has various guidelines for commercial properties surrounding anti-slip flooring in order to lower the risk of accidents. But any requirements for installing a slip-resistant floor are largely dependent on individual properties or industries rather than requiring specific materials or installation techniques. Instead, properties are required to have a floor that is slip resistant under the specific conditions the business operates in. For many businesses, this makes epoxy flooring the leading solution for slip resistant flooring, but knowing what the existing standards are for slip resistance, what factors impact it, and how epoxy measures up can help you determine if this is the right flooring product for your business. How Slip Resistance is Tested Although there […]
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When your business invests in any new capital, you want to be sure that you are making a cost effective choice. Repairs, replacements, malfunctions, and other problems will mean additional costs, lost time, and an earlier need for replacement. The longevity of commercial epoxy and the durability of epoxy is what makes concrete flooring with an epoxy coating one of the most attractive options for many businesses. Concrete will naturally last many decades on its own, and an epoxy coating can help extend this lifespan in certain situations where concrete may not stand up on its own. Epoxy easily resists scratching, stains, and other forms of damage to give businesses a flooring installation that will last for many years. Depending on the flooring type and specific coatings, the lifespan for epoxy floors is often specified as a couple of decades. While this is a good estimate, the actual lifespan of your floors will depend on many different factors. Here are some of the specifics regarding how long you can expect epoxy floors at your business to last. Increasing the Lifespan […]
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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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