specifying a new flooring surface can be a real headache for facilities managers

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specifying a new flooring surface can be a real headache for facilities managers…


often occupants or users can overlook the importance of

what’s underfoot

but facilities managers understand that no other surface in the building gets as much use as the floor


so an informed & prudent choice at the start of your development project is critical to preventing tragic results


there are many safety factors at play...


1the function of the space


will it be subject to chemical attack, oil & grease spillages or temperature variances?


2 traffic levels


it’s common sense that high-traffic areas will require heavy-duty materials


3 ease of maintenance


over its life, a floor’s maintenance costs can outgrow its installation cost if it’s not easy to keep clean


4repair flexibility


if a localised area of the floor is damaged how easy & cost-effective will it be to repair?


5 service life


just how long can you

expect the floor to function without having to do this all over again?


faced with impending downtime & loss of revenue another consideration is without doubt monetary


that’s where a lifecycle cost analysis will come in handy


the cheapest material to install is often the most expensive over a 15 year+ period due to high cleaning, maintenance & repair costs


it’s also important to think about what happens at the end of the floor’s life…


will it prove costly to remove, dispose of & replace?


flowcrete has a range of resin flooring materials that can meet the needs of facilities managers


fast-cure methyl methacrylate flooring solutions that can be fully operational in just 2 hours


minimising disruption, downtime & loss of revenue


cementitious polyurethane offering excellent strength, chemical resistance, temperature resistance & bacterial control


ensuring a long-lasting & durable surface


highly decorative but deceptively durable terrazzo with a life expectancy equal to that of the building


accommodating high trafficked concourse areas


positively textured quartz-based systems that can be adjusted to suit slip resistance needs


ensuring a safe environment for users underfoot


what’s more – all of flowcrete’s materials

are seamless


making them easy to clean, maintain & offering a more hygienic alternative to tiles


and come in a range of decorative colours, patterns & textures that can be used for a variety of purposes


aesthetics, colour zoning, colour matching, navigational signage as well as safety & hazard avoidance


to top it off end of life resin finishes can simply be floored over


with no need for them to be ripped up, removed or sent to landfill


to discuss how flowcrete can help to reduce any stress on your next flooring project


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