Choosing the best flooring for a warehouse is not just about visual appeal. The right flooring material can allow faster inventory movement throughout the facility, reduce accidents and boost employee productivity. Concrete and epoxy floors are widely used in commercial warehouses and distribution centres. However, epoxy outshines concrete in performance. Below are four reasons to consider picking epoxy flooring for your warehouse flooring needs.
Durable and hard-wearing flooring
Warehouse floors undergo immense pressure from heavy foot and vehicular traffic. Over time, conventional concrete floors develop cracks and holes that ruin the visual appearance of the facility. Cracks and holes also damage the wheels of machinery and increase the risk of trip and fall accidents. Epoxy is a tough and durable material that can make your warehouse floors hard-wearing and resistant to heavy traffic.
Epoxy coatings come in different variations to suit your needs. You can opt for super-thick coatings that withstand heavy vehicular traffic without wearing out. Commercial epoxy flooring can also handle shock, heat and impact from falling equipment. This is unlike concrete, which can experience thermal shock when exposed to heat. Concrete can also crack when hit by heavy falling objects.
Slip-resistant surface
Slip and fall accidents in warehouses can lead to costly lawsuits. You require flooring with an anti-slip surface to protect workers from falls. Polished, colour-hardened and sealed concrete floors may look attractive, but they can be slippery when wet. Conversely, epoxy is made with anti-slip additives such as ground polymer grit to achieve slip-resistant flooring. The result is a warehouse floor that is safe and easy to walk on. Consequently, there are fewer accidents in the warehouse.
Attractive design options
Warehouse floors aren't meant to be boring and unappealing. You can use epoxy floor coatings to create a strong visual identity for your warehouse and segregate work areas. These coatings can also map out paths for inventory movement and mark the floor to increase worker safety. For example, if you have brand imagery or colours, you can design your epoxy floors to reflect the brand. The versatility of this product also allows you to create custom patterns and designs on your warehouse floors.
Low-maintenance flooring
Concrete warehouse floors can be costly and hard to maintain. If your concrete floor cracks due to heavy traffic or impact, you must repair it to prevent further damage. Since concrete is a porous material, cleaning oil and chemical stains may be difficult. Conversely, epoxy flooring is easy to clean and affordable to maintain. The surface is anti-porous, so you don't have to worry about chemical spills and oil stains. You can opt for a glossy epoxy surface as it is easy to clean.
Epoxy flooring is an excellent choice for your commercial warehouse. Contact a flooring contractor for installation services.
