Nobody really thinks about their floors, do they?
So long as it’s relatively flat, stable, and non-slippery, a floor is the last thing on your mind when you’re moving boxes. That is until you’ve tripped and fallen and (heaven forbid) injured yourself.
Warehouse floors are quite literally the foundation of your business. You don’t want injured workers, damaged products, or pests finding cracks in your warehouse flooring and messing up an otherwise productive day.
So what are the benefits of floor coating? What are the risks of unprotected warehouse flooring?
Already protected? Find out how to keep your floors looking pristine.
Protecting Your Workers
The most important reason to have coated warehouse floors is to protect your workers. An unprotected floor is vulnerable to cracks and holes that become tripping hazards.
A flawless floor isn’t as safe as it looks either! With no non-skid coating, a wet concrete floor becomes a slipping hazard in waiting.
If you choose the right floor coating, you may also protect your warehouse and your workers from fire, germs, and chemical irritants.
Old floor coatings are often made from epoxy which can emit VOCs. A VOC is a volatile organic compound, which often has harmful effects. A polyurea floor coating, on the other hand, is stronger, non-toxic, and even antibacterial.
A polyurea floor coating can also protect your workplace from fires because it is extremely heat resistant. If your warehouse already has an epoxy floor coating, you may want to replace it to keep your warehouse up to safety standards.
Keep Out Pests
A polyurea commercial floor coating is resistant to most kinds of wear and tear. This includes scratching, pressure, and impact damage. A strong floor coating keeps your floors smooth and unwelcoming to crawling critters.
Cracks and holes in a floor are safe havens for insects, germs, and rodents. Any gap in your floor could leave a door for pests to get in and make their home in your warehouse.
Because it’s hard to get down into every nook and cranny, mold may take root in cracks due to improper cleaning and moisture retention. Even without cracks, concrete is still a porous material. This means that any moisture can provide an opportunity for mold, fungus, and bacteria to grow.
A properly coated concrete floor safeguards your workplace from common pests that pose a risk to stored food, garments, and the cleanliness of your warehouse.
Stay Pretty!
You don’t have to be pretty, but it helps. The same goes for your warehouse. A blemish-free floor keeps your warehouse looking its best.
A polyurea floor coat also resists yellowing when exposed to sunlight, as opposed to epoxy floor coatings.
Health and safety inspectors will want to know that your floors are up to snuff, and looking nice is a good sign that your warehouse is a safe place.
You don’t just need to please the health inspector, though. A good-looking work environment helps keep up employee morale and will leave you feeling proud of your warehouse.
Protecting Your Floors
A good polyurea-based floor coating is the first step in keeping your warehouse safe and pest-free.
Our two-layer floor coating is durable and can be installed in just one day.
Contact us to protect your floors, your business, and your workers.