Industrial floors are used in all businesses. Industrial floors are different, but their main characteristics are strength and durability.
Which buildings and premises require industrial floors?
The efficiency of indoor parking, shopping and entertainment centers, production workshops, warehouses depends on the type of floor covering, which is subject to a whole list of requirements. The floor should be: non-slip, wear-resistant, resistant to temperature extremes and aggressive environments, durable, attractive in appearance and even suitable for the interior.
Types of floors of industrial buildings
The uniqueness of each object under construction carries many nuances, therefore, when choosing floors for industrial buildings, you must definitely seek the help of professionals.
Concrete-based industrial floors
About 80-90 years ago, a vacuum dewatering technology was invented, which is so effective that it is still used today when pouring concrete floor coverings. Why is this technique still relevant today? This is due to the "set" of its advantages:
- The main load falls on the top layer, which means that it must have high strength characteristics and density. If the floor was erected using a vacuum dewatering technology, then the strength of the coating increases to 145% of the average value. With a normal fill, this figure is much more modest, it rarely surpasses the 85% mark.
- After the mixture has dried, shrinkage is minimal.
- The coiling of the concrete floor to the base tends to zero.
- Moisture and air are thoroughly removed, therefore, the risk of delamination and cracking is reduced.
- The evacuated floor covering can withstand even sharply negative temperatures. And this is provided that no special additives are added to the mixture.
- The terms of commissioning of the floor covering are reduced several times. The evacuated floor can be used after 7-10 days.
Polymer-based industrial floors
Polymer materials are used to create a decorative layer over the concrete base. The use of such a coating allows:
- Reduce the cost of cleaning the premises, because the polymer coating is endowed with dirt and dust repellent properties.
- Increase the resistance of self-leveling floors to aggressive environments.
- Facilitate the work of the service personnel. Polymeric flooring is easy to clean even if professional household chemicals are used.
- Improve the aesthetics of the room. At the request of the customer, additional elements can be added to the composition of polymeric materials that can affect the color and texture of the finished coating.
The raw materials for the production of polymer coatings are epoxy or polyurethane resins, which are applied to a concrete base. The thickness of the layer depends on the type of room and its characteristics. The more intense the load, the thicker the layer should be.
Industrial floors made of polymer-cement mixture
To increase the density of the concrete and level the surface of the concrete base, it is recommended to use polymer-cement mixtures. This material is endowed with a number of positive characteristics and its presence is especially necessary, for example, in garages in which trucks and other dimensional equipment are stored. Also, polymer-cement coating will be appropriate for parking lots, production halls and warehouses. In terms of its properties, this material even surpasses polymer resins, because it is more durable and wear-resistant. The use of a polymer-cement mixture allows to obtain "at the exit" a reliable coating with a pleasant glossy surface. It will be possible to use the polymer-cement coating "at full capacity" 5 days after pouring.
Mosaic floors
Mosaic floors are used less and less every year. But this is a pretty good option for public buildings with high traffic.
Mosaic floors are made using natural stone, and even if granite chips were used in the process, a person will still have the feeling that the floor is made of solid granite slabs. The polished mosaic flooring has such an attractive appearance that it can seriously transform a room.
