Statistics indicate that, in 2017, more than 8 million people were employed in the construction industry in the United States. Most of these people were involved in industrial construction and project management activities. However, over the last few years, industrial flooring has become a major source of revenue that a considerable number of construction companies are incorporating.
If you are an industry operator, you have probably given the thought of having a professionally finished floor that is not only safe for industrial activities but also attractive. Industrial flooring is an emerging indoor remodel that is currently being incorporated by a considerable number of companies. Before you hire for industrial flooring, here are some important factors that you need to put into consideration.
1. Traffic
One of the major factors that you need to consider before engaging in industrial flooring is traffic. You need to know the volume and type of traffic that your floor will be experiencing. In the beverage industry, you expect forklift traffic throughout the day, and some of the forklifts will be carrying heavy loads.
A floor that will be subjected to warehouse forklifts will require more strength. You need to understand the strength that your warehouse requires before you can engage in any flooring activities.
2. Purpose
You should not engage in any flooring activities in your organization without putting into considerations the purpose of flooring. If you are flooring for the dairy industry, you should know that lactic acid might corrode the floor in the long term.
3. Environment
The environment is a major factor that you should also consider when you are planning to have floor remodeling. Some environmental factors have very high chances of interfering with your floors. Moisture, temperature, and product ingredients, especially in the food industry, could prove to be damaging to most of the floors.
Polyurethane floors have for a longer period proved to be very resistant to direct heat and high temperatures. They are, therefore, the ideal solutions for hot environments. A bakery, where there are hundreds of ovens and high temperatures, polyurethane floors will prove to be very efficient.
4. Floor Color
You cannot ignore the color of your floor. Color is a major factor because it plays a vital role when cleaning, lighting, maintaining, and even with comfortability. If you are using natural light in the warehouse, a lighter color will be essential.
Red and yellow are some bold and attractive industrial flooring colors, but they tend to tire the eyes with time. Cream and white might be very beautiful and nice, but you will always struggle to keep them clean.
5. Finish
The industrial floor finishing is also a key aspect that you should put into consideration before laying down your floor. In offices, you can have a nice finish with attractive colors. The focus is on beauty. However, in a warehouse, you need floor finishing that is resistant to damage and corrosion. Here, the focus is on durability and functionality.
6. Cost
Most of the factors discussed above will have a major impact on the cost of industrial flooring. A quality and durable finish will require considerable investment. However, you can spend extra dollars on a nice and quality finish. Your goal should make sure that you get a good package for your money.
Industrial flooring is a major construction activity in the industries today. Some industries are focusing on beauty while others are paying huge attention to the functionality of their warehouse floors. Your warehouse also needs new flooring, but you should make sure that these factors are analyzed before construction starts.
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