Warehouse-Flooring are subject to many forms of wear and tear. They are constantly walked on, driven over and loaded with equipment. These heavy loads cause ruts and imperfections in the floor that need to be addressed. Warehouse flooring also needs to be able to support static loads under the pillars of racking units as well as dynamic load points that are produced by the handling equipment.

When choosing the right flooring for a warehouse, many factors need to be taken into consideration including durability, maintenance, safety and aesthetics. The best warehouse floor coating systems offer a variety of attractive options that can withstand heavy loading, resist chemical spills and are easy to clean.

Making the Move: Transitioning from Traditional to Modern Warehouse Flooring

A concrete floor that isn’t polished or treated with a coating system will often experience a problem known as dusting. This is when water in the concrete evaporates leaving behind water-soluble salts that can damage epoxies, toppings and other coatings. When the bare concrete is walked on, it can become slippery, and it can absorb stains and chemicals that aren’t easily cleaned.

Commercial warehouse flooring polishing contractors can transform porous bare concrete into a dense, tightly sealed surface that is slip-resistant and stain and chemical-resistant. This helps prevent the build-up of oil, grease and other contaminants that can cause your floors to crack, chip or delaminate. Additionally, concrete floor polishing does not require the use of any toxic or hazardous materials and is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-friendly option.