Chemical Resistant Flooring Today
Many chemicals and cleaning products used in your company’s day-to-day life may be corrosive to exposed, flooring, and a basic epoxy coating may not be enough to protect them. When dealing with acids, corrosives, abrasives, and hazardous chemicals that can wear away lesser floor coatings, investing in a chemical & wear-resistant floor coating is a good investment.
Food and Beverage
Do you own a restaurant, bottling plant, brewery, or other food processing facility? You’ll need flooring that not only keeps employees safe during fast-paced work, but one that limits the spread of bacteria and other microbes.
The United States Department of Agriculture requires that flooring in food processing facilities be made of “durable, easily cleanable materials, and be impervious to moisture.” If you currently have concrete flooring, consider investing in a specialized epoxy or urethane floor or urethane cement coating (or a combination of the two) specially designed to meet USDA flooring requirements.
Benefits of food-grade epoxy and urethane coatings:
Sanitation – Because epoxy and urethane coatings designed for food processing are impervious to moisture, it makes them easier to clean. They can withstand high water temperatures and hold up under most cleaning solutions. Oils and grease won’t stain or discolor the concrete and, more importantly, liquids can’t seep into the porous concrete below and become a breeding ground for mold or microbes.
Safety – Kitchens and food processing plants can be dangerous in terms of slip hazards, especially when there are frequent spills and constant movement. Food-grade epoxy and urethane coatings can also include slip-resistant features that provide extra grip, even when wet.
Durability – Both urethane and epoxy coatings are scratch-resistant and may last for up to a decade when properly maintained.
Aesthetics – Epoxy flooring is available in a wide variety of colors and patterns, or it can highlight the beauty of existing floors beneath.
Professional installations
Epoxy and urethane coatings only offer the benefits above when they’re properly bonded to the concrete beneath—which requires careful surface preparation before application. To make the most of your floor coating investment and to be sure you’re following USDA standards, consult an expert flooring team.
TKO Concrete specializes in commercial and industrial food and beverage floors. Call us today at 615-414-3727 for a free estimate.
