Transforming a Tech Lab Floor: A Step-by-Step Guide
Protecting and Beautifying Concrete Floors
A high-tech laboratory previously operated with bare concrete floors, posing challenges related to chemical exposure, abrasion, and maintenance. To address these issues, a desinous flooring system was implemented to meet stringent regulatory and operational requirements.
The Benefits of Epoxy Coatings
Epoxy coatings are durable, chemical-resistant floor finishes designed to protect concrete surfaces in industrial, commercial, and residential spaces. Known for their superior strength, epoxy flooring provides a seamless, high-gloss surface that resists abrasion, heavy traffic, moisture, and harsh chemicals. Ideal for warehouses, garages, manufacturing plants, and food-grade facilities, epoxy coatings improve safety with slip-resistant options while enhancing aesthetics with customizable colors and finishes. This long-lasting concrete protection solution reduces maintenance costs, prevents dusting, and delivers a clean, professional appearance.
How to Coat Concrete Floors: Step-by-Step Application Process
- Surface Preparation: The existing concrete surface was thoroughly cleaned to remove contaminants, ensuring optimal adhesion for the new flooring system.
- Primer Application: A fast-track primer, Tigerprime™, was applied with a 3/8-inch hair-nap roller. It penetrated the slab’s capillaries to enhance adhesion for subsequent layers.
- Epoxy Coating: A single coat of Pour N Walk™, 100% solids epoxy, was applied at 62.5 mils. This “one-pass” method delivered extreme thickness in one application, reducing time and labor compared to multi-coat systems.
- Topcoat Application: A chemical-resistant urethane topcoat, Hi-Gloss™, was applied at 3–4 mils for superior abrasion and chemical resistance.
- Traction Enhancement: Garon Grit™ 240 aluminum oxide aggregate was added to the topcoat to improve traction and safety in high-traffic areas.
Just Mix, Pour and Spread: It's that easy!
Benefits of the Flooring System
- Durability: Multi-layer epoxy coatings provide long-term protection against wear and chemicals.
- Efficiency: The one-pass application reduces downtime and labor costs.
- Safety: Traction enhancements minimize slip hazards for a safer workplace.
- Compliance: Meets FDA, USDA, OSHA, and ADA standards for full regulatory compliance.
The Final Results
Elevating Laboratory Standards
Implementing a high-performance epoxy flooring system not only enhances functionality and safety in a tech lab but also improves efficiency and longevity. This tailored solution demonstrates how the right flooring can address operational challenges while delivering durability and compliance.
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