COLORFUL INDUSTRIAL FLOORING COATINGS

Coating are essentials in industrial flooring, it is no doubt just how important it it to have that attractive coating on the floor rather than paint.

It is becoming popular just how critical it is that all industrial  coating has a different shade to it. Industrial flooring is now becoming not just a flooring but an aesthetic place.

Paints have always been preferred but did you know that there are some types of industrial flooring coating that are good to look at.

Some of the colorful industrial floor coatings that are better than paints are:-

Epoxy floor coatings are a two-part system in which a resin and a hardener are combined. The resulting chemical reaction creates an extremely hard and durable surface that won’t chip away or peel like paint may. Epoxy resin comes in a wide variety of colors, and can be applied in any combination to create images and patterns or to indicate traffic flow.
For more about this, click on http://eastafricanflooring.blogspot.com/2017/02/epoxy-paint-vs-epoxy-floor-coating.html.

If you’re looking for a floor coating design that is purely decorative, there are multi color epoxy floor coatings to choose from as well. Options include coatings with a metallic sheen, marble patterns or tiny quartz crystals.

Polished concrete with dye has a number of benefits including increased hardness, easy maintenance and general affordability. Polishing is actually a mechanical process done to the surface of your floor, not simply an applied coating. Concrete can be polished to an almost glass-like shine if desired, and the floor can be stained with dye ahead of time to further beautify your facility.

Custom solutions-if one needs detailed striping work that will require the use of colored tape, certain floor coatings will provide a better grip so that the tape won’t peel up or discolor the floor.

Brighten the area up by using colorful coating that are attractive and of quality.It might a food industry or warehouse, they all look are candidates of a colorful coating.


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DECORATIVE EPOXY FLAKE SYSTEMS

Decorative Flake is a multi-purpose made of epoxy and vinyl flake system formulated to meet or exceed architectural specifications for seamless decorative flooring for commercial, institutional, and light manufacturing areas.


Benefits of decorative flake systems.

• Hard wearing and durable.
• Hygienic and seamless.
• Alternative to traditional floor coatings
• Decorative finish
• Part of a complete water based floor system
• Easy to clean and maintain.
• High scratch resistant and UV light.

Decorative Epoxy Flake Flooring is an excellent option for your home.

For more about epoxy please click on http://eastafricanflooring.blogspot.co.ke/2017/01/epoxy-flooring-in-kenya.html to read more about epoxy flooring, and for more about Vinyl flooring please click http://eastafricanflooring.blogspot.com/2017/01/vinyl-flooring.html.

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CEMENTITIOUS URETHANE FLOORING.

It is commonly referred to urethane concrete or urethane mortar.It is a type of floor coating and has been proven to be one of the best of coatings for construction.
Cementitious urethane is made up of is a modified urethane with Portland cement, water, aggregate and other fine materials.
Cementitious urethane uses two liquids mixed with common cement, known as Portland cement, to create a solid surface.
Cementitious urethane mortar floors are the latest technology in seamless heavy duty flooring.

Some of the Benefits of Cementitious Urethane are as follows:-

• Waterproof, impervious to water and other liquids.
• Very durable.
• Offers a thermal stability.
• Very low risk of bending, buckling, or cracking.
• Resistant to all chemicals.
• Slip resistant
• Fast-curing
• Low-odor installation.

Drawbacks of Cementitious Urethane.

• Difficult to install.
• It is costly.
• Do not have a wide variety of colors.
• Is prone to deterioration.

It has more benefits than drawbacks meaning it is good.If you need more information about cementitious urethane and the services we offer as East African Flooring please contact us on:-

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GLASS TILE FLOORING

Glass flooring is made of glass, it can be transparent or translucent glass depending on the preference.A common choice is toughened glass because of its durability and resistance to breakage.
Glass as a flooring material is used in both residential and commercial structures.
It is viewed as a dramatic creative interior decor and is more of a aesthetic look.
It is an art and therefore a unique work of flooring.
Boats and tall buildings are some of those that has embraced glass and therefore it is important to know the benefits and disadvantages of using such flooring.
Advantages of Glass Flooring.

• Aesthetically Pleasing.Glass flooring as earlier said is a state of the art, the design is pleasing to the eye and hence why many have embraced.
• Glass is a bad conductor of heat, and therefore a fantastic insulation material.Glass flooring will conserve the heat within your room and, as a result, save lots of energy.
• It is custom made to suit your preferences, Tailor made glass tiles not only gives it variety but also uniqueness which most people want.
• Extremely easy to clean, Glass is a simple flooring that is cleaned with just a wipe and sparkle of water.
• Brightens the spaces, glass comes as an advantage to lightening up the place and the daylight is a great sale as it reflects the whole home.
• Ultimately is a saver at reduces the costs of some utility bills like electricity.
• Waterproof, glass is impervious to water.
• No allergic reaction. 

Disadvantages of Glass Flooring.

• It is expensive, glass is a bit costly.
• Very slippery, glass flooring can cause a lot of damage and hurt.
• Very easy to scratch.
• Installation is work and needs professional help.
• Are uncomfortable under feet.

Needless to say glass flooring is a good statement to a home or other institution as it gives us that natural and unique feel of the state of art and a design that many long for, it also has its drawbacks such as the expenses and the damage it might cause if wet.Therefore its a decision that can only be made by you as the client on whether to consider glass flooring or not.

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TIPS ON MAINTAINING AN EPOXY FLOOR.

Maintenance ensures longevity and aesthetics of epoxy floors.
For more about the reasons for maintenance of epoxy, check out http://eastafricanflooring.blogspot.co.ke/2017/02/reasons-for-maintaining-epoxy-flooring.html.

Below are some general tips for maintaining an epoxy floor;

• Sweep your floors regularly.
• Mop the floors to ensure sufficient washing and Scrub if need be.
• Clean with warm water.
• Chemical spills should be cleaned immediately so as not to damage the floor.
• High performance epoxy stains less compared to other floors but if it stains treat it immediately.
• Keep sharp objects away so as not to scratch the floors.
• Ensure all areas are clean before lifting heavy loads with rolling jacks.
• Do not use any cleaner that contains acids or soap-based cleaners.
• Use a welding mat when welding above epoxy coatings.
• For minor spills or vehicle drippings, simply wipe them up with a paper towel or other soft cloth.

These are mostly do-it-yourself tips for an epoxy floor maintenance but it is important to note that professional epoxy maintenance is also important at least after a couple of months.

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REASONS FOR MAINTAINING EPOXY FLOORING.

Epoxy flooring are the great for flooring and just as we have talked about it in numerous times but we have failed to narrate the maintenance of epoxy floors.Every floor needs maintenance although its in different levels.
Reasons for maintaining a epoxy floor.
For durability, epoxy floors are mostly installed in high traffic areas and therefore to ensure a long lasting and good floor then regular maintenance is important.
For aesthetic appearance, some epoxy floor are custom industrial floors meaning they are attractive and good to look at, for an area to retain the aesthetic appeal then maintenance has to be regular.
Slip resistance is an important aspect when one is looking for a flooring and therefore epoxy needs to be maintained so that the floor remains slip resistant to reduce harm.
Performance of epoxy is important as its quality, they should still be good and perform well even after some time.

Those are some of the reasons why we should maintain our epoxy floors.
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PROS AND CONS OF CORK FLOORING

Cork flooring is actually made from the bark of the Cork Oak tree. The cork is sustainably harvested. About every 10 years or so the bark can be harvested from the tree–and then it grows back. The harvesting does not harm the tree. Most cork is grown in the area around the Mediterranean sea.

Pros of Cork Flooring.
Cork flooring is a great flooring that add value and taste to a place.Below are some of the advantages of cork flooring is as follows:- 

• It is comfortable as it is made from natural fibers that make the floors look and feel soft like a cushion that makes you want to stay there.
•  Aesthetic appearance, it is an artistic type of flooring that is attractive to the eye,the expression of any flooring should be attract and cork  floors surely do attract.
• It is Eco-friendly, since cork is from a tree meaning it is natural and therefore an advantage for all those who love being green.
• It is great for high traffic areas, if you were worried then note that it is great for such as it is durable.
• It is easy to clean and to maintain.Requires minimal maintenance, great for all those who were worried about that.
•  Installation is relatively easy.
• Does not absorb dust.
• It is an insulator.
• They are fire resistant.
• It can not only be used for flooring but also ceiling and walls.
•  Resistant to bacteria and micro biological substances.

Cons of Cork Flooring.
Just as it has great advantages, it also has some hiccups that are not good.So some of the cons of cork flooring are as follows:-

• Low resistance to moisture.
• More expensive in comparison to other types of flooring.
• Not a wide variety of colors to choose from.
• Is affected by temperature changes.
• It is soft so can be damage easily.
• Needs re-sealing after a couple of years.

 
The pros  outweigh the cons meaning it is a relatively great floor and it might suit most preferences about flooring.It is important that you consider all the nitty-gritty of flooring before deciding.
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 Article by: Imelda Atieno.