Metallic Epoxy is carving out a name for itself as the flooring of choice in well-known restaurants and food and beverage establishments. This trending floor combines durability and design, which has caught the eye of many interior designers. Already a popular industrial flooring solution for high-traffic commercial buildings, restaurant owners have a new found affinity…
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When it comes to your commercial flooring options, many are available. Before making a selection, the demands that will most likely be placed upon it and your specific industry regulations should be considered. It’s typical for commercial facilities to need floors which are seamless, sanitary, anti-microbial, chemical-resistant, slip-resistant, thermal shock resistant, etc. Commercial flooring is usually…
The dawn of the craft brewery is upon us. In New England alone, we’ve witnessed a spike in independent brew companies, accompanied by unique flavors that flow across discerning palates craving artisan beers. As eager, would-be crafters seek to create the perfect environment for their new brews, we see function and design collide. Industrial flooring…
One of the most frustrating, and challenging parts of being a flooring contractor is prepping old flooring and substrate for new applications only to see that clearly it hadn’t been maintained properly. This not only creates bottlenecks in installation, but it may require a new strategy when repairing or replacing commercial floors. When customers are asked…
When selecting school flooring material, it’s essential to think about the health and safety issues that could affect students and employees. Unfortunately, many traditional school flooring materials have been found to create health hazards. For example, the Asthma Regional Council of New England has found that carpet and vinyl flooring create health problems. To make…
When it comes to flooring, hospitals present unique challenges to designers and facilities managers. Most hospitals operate 24/7 and safety for patients and employees is a top priority. There are many types of hospital floors and healthcare flooring requirements. As a result, there is a lot to consider when installing a flooring system in a…
Commercial kitchens have not only their own flooring requirements, but, they must also support safety and sanitation regulations administered by agencies like the USDA, FDA, OSHA, and others. When installing a new floor or replacing an existing floor, it is important to ensure the floor and base meet the following requirements: High Durability. Commercial kitchens…
Pharmaceutical manufacturing environments are subject to regulations issued by OSHA, as well as the FDA, which affect flooring choices. For example, the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) dictate that the porous concrete floors in pharmaceutical manufacturing plants must be coated with epoxies that form a barrier against contaminants, pollutants, and contaminants. Regulations also include…
When school is out, facility maintenance crews move in. As the school year winds down, public districts, private schools, colleges, and universities assess their construction needs. The empty buildings and campuses pose an opportune time to make structural changes within the facilities, including the installation of new commercial flooring systems. While ease of maintenance and…
Flexible factories are taking the industry by storm – changing the flow of workspaces to accommodate more business initiatives and innovation. And while this revolutionary push towards inviting and adaptable workspaces has as much to do with productivity as it does safety, manufacturing companies are quickly learning that this new design is also having a…
