Essential Aftercare, Cleaning and Maintenance for Your Industrial Epoxy Resin Flooring
Epoxy resin flooring is known for its exceptional qualities, so it’s no surprise that it’s become the go-to flooring for numerous industries, including the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. It’s also used as commercial kitchen flooring, and it’s even in aviation hangars, so it’s truly versatile.
Like all resin floors, it still requires ongoing care to increase its lifespan and ensure its performance. At FloorTrak, we can guide you from consultation to installation and vital aftercare practices, which we’ll explore.
The Importance of Aftercare
Epoxy flooring is generally fast to install, which is one reason it’s perfect for busy businesses that can’t afford downtime. But aftercare shouldn’t be overlooked.
Industrial spaces have an increased chance of chemical spills, impact and heavy machinery being operated. Although resin flooring is ideal for this environment and also makes for excellent workshop flooring, it needs proper cleaning and maintenance to provide the best long-term value for money.
Regular cleaning and maintenance not only keep the floors looking professional but also help to protect them.
Epoxy Resin Flooring Cleaning Tips
Create a weekly cleaning schedule.
Whether you use employees or contractors to ensure your space is clean, setting up a cleaning schedule is important. This also helps to avoid safety hazards in the shape of spills or cracks. While cleaning, it’s wise to keep an eye out for any issues with the flooring. Prevention saves you money over time.
Use the right cleaning products.
Whether it’s used as office flooring or warehouse flooring, epoxy resin should be cleaned regularly with the right products.
Start by vacuuming or brushing to remove dirt and debris, but avoid abrasive bristles. Then, use warm water and a microfibre mop; use an appropriate detergent or some ammonia to help sterilise the surface.
More frequent cleaning might be beneficial if it’s a high-foot-traffic environment.
Products to avoid.
Harsh chemical cleaners such as bleach or highly acidic solutions should be avoided. They can damage the resin surface. The same goes for rough tools like wire brushes and harsh scrubbers.
It’s also wise to mop up any spills quickly and ensure the floor is properly dry after cleaning.
You can use machines to clean epoxy floors as they can be more efficient in large spaces, but the pads and brushes should be soft enough to avoid scratches and wear.
Long-Term Epoxy Flooring Maintenance
Flooring can be a big investment, so it’s smart to get the most use out of it, which is why long-term care is key.
- Ensure spills, whether water, food or chemical, are cleaned up fast.
- Call expert floor contractors to look at any issues, including scratches and cracks.
- Minor repairs can help to avoid a complete replacement.
How FloorTrak Can Help
At FloorTrak, we are experienced flooring contractors who can install premium resin floors and advise you on how to keep them functioning well and looking great. Our experts are always available to answer any questions and provide ongoing support. We can repair epoxy floors, so if there’s an issue, our team can perform a site visit to assess the next steps.
Preventative care can save your business money in the long run, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.