Topic 05 / Fl
Floor coatings
A floor coating turns bare concrete into a surface that is easier to clean and better at handling traffic, spills and wear.
Building a floor system
Most floors are layers: a primer that bonds into the concrete, a body coat that builds thickness, and a topcoat chosen for wear, gloss and sunlight. Broadcast quartz or flake adds texture and slip resistance.
Matching the room
A showroom, a commercial kitchen and a loading dock ask very different things of a floor. Think about cleaning chemicals, hot water, wheel loads, slip risk and how long the room can be closed.
Where it is used
- Warehouses and plants
- Garages and service bays
- Commercial kitchens
- Hospitals, labs and clean rooms
Things to check
- Moisture vapor from the slab
- Slip resistance when wet
- Return to service time
- Hot tire pickup in garages
General information only. Product behavior varies, so confirm details with the manufacturer data sheet and a qualified professional.
