What type of floor should I choose for industrial use?
Industrial premises are a very specific environment. Large surfaces of several thousand square meters, existing cement or concrete put to the test, high or very cold temperatures, mandatory French or European classification, watertight floors that must withstand thermal shocks... The criteria are numerous in the industrial field.
The renovation of industrial premises is often carried out on worn, cracked or even totally degraded concrete. Hence the need to install an antibacterial floor, a non-slip floor known for its robustness, while keeping the cost under control. Because although it's not the main criterion, it's still worth saving a good number of euros by choosing the right industrial floor.
Our industrial flooring in PVC tiles is designed for every sector of activity (industrial environments in general, garages, storage areas, even at high temperatures, food processing industries) to support all types of loads: electric carts, trucks, containers, etc. A thickness for every use.
The disadvantages of other resin, epoxy, polyurethane and other solutions
There's no such thing as an ideal floor. However, a durable industrial floor requires certain characteristics.
Good epoxy resins are available, but the choice is vast. You have to be careful and choose quality.
These industrial and commercial floor coverings look good if you go for the professional ranges.
However, this flooring solution is much heavier in application.
Unlike PVC inset tiles, you are completely dependent on the quality of the original floor. It's not uncommon to have to degrease the floor with a specific acid treatment, apply a primer or do some mechanical sanding before laying the floor. It's no coincidence that some resins come off in patches after a few months, and sometimes even a few weeks.
The disadvantages of resin coating
The first risk is the immobilization of your business. This option also requires several days' installation and drying time, which is not the case with interlocking tiles, as they can be rolled or walked on immediately after being laid. The total cost of the renovation operation must therefore take into account the time required to immobilize the premises or production. All the equipment has to be moved to pour the epoxy resin on the floor.
PVC flooring has a major advantage in this respect. There's no need to move machines, and cutting around them is no problem.
Resin offers no soundproofing benefit, while tiles deliver an average 10/15 decibel gain. In thermal terms, plastic tiles also deliver an average gain of 2° on the floor. This can have a positive impact on heating bills.
Our advice: opt for the more versatile solution of PVC slabs
In short, epoxy is a heavyweight option, requiring installation by serious professionals. And depending on the square meters, the bill can quickly explode.
On the contrary, interlocking floors can be assembled by almost anyone, do not immobilize activity, compensate well for minor unevenness" of the floor, reduce musculoskeletal risks and are anti-slip to standard R10.
Some health insurance funds will cover part of the investment for the two above-mentioned items in industry, garage, body shop, production workshop and so on. Example at your disposal.
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