You’ve already invested in high-performance a floor for your production areas, whether it’s epoxy, urethane cement, or another durable industrial coating. It’s designed to handle heavy use and starts out looking great. To keep it functioning properly and protecting your concrete from damage, contamination, and wear, you need a clear, consistent maintenance plan.
Even the most durable floor systems face daily abuse. Constant traffic from forklifts and pallet jacks, exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals, thermal shock from hot water washdowns, and impact from dropped tools can all degrade your flooring over time. Left unchecked, these stressors will lead to cracks, delamination, or surface wear.
Small failures may not seem like much, but they can create direct paths for water and bacteria to get beneath the surface. Once moisture intrudes, microbial growth can begin, and your floor system can fail from underneath — especially in food processing or pharmaceutical environments where sanitation is critical.
The good news: routine floor inspections and quick repairs can extend the life of your flooring and prevent major shutdowns or replacement costs. Here’s how to protect your flooring investment:
1. Schedule Weekly Floor Inspections
Designate a consistent time each week for a simple walk-through of your production areas. Focus on zones with a history of damage or high foot and equipment traffic. Early signs of wear are easier, and cheaper, to fix.
2. Keep Repair Materials On Hand
Stock materials that match your specific flooring types. Keep epoxy patch kits, urethane cement repair products, or concrete resurfacing materials in your maintenance inventory. This allows for fast turnaround when damage occurs.
3. Communicate With Production Leaders
Make sure team leaders understand how floor damage can affect production, safety, and compliance. Their support is key to prioritizing repairs and minimizing downtime.
4. Train Your Maintenance Team
Give your in-house team access to repair guides, videos, and manufacturer resources. Confidence and knowledge will help them make fast, effective repairs that keep your floors in service.
With regular inspections and fast action, you can maintain the performance and appearance of your flooring system for years to come — protecting your facility and avoiding costly replacements
| Flooring Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Urethane Cement | Verde-floor Patch Kit Covers 15sf@1/4” Available in gray or red |
Verde-coat Urethane top coats, various types, liquid applied coating |
| Epoxy Flooring | Rapid Refloor repair Cartridges, 10 oz |
Stratrock Thin Pour Epoxy repair and grout |
| Floor Joints | Spal-pro 2000 Dual cartridge, 22oz |
Sika 1A sealant, polyurethane for expansion joints |
| Concrete | Stratarock SR15 or SR 30 General concrete repair 1” plus |
Stratarock TR100 Thin repairs up to 1” |
Give us a call at 888-809-2365 if you have any questions about floor repair or any other maintenance needs. And don’t forget to check out our line sheet to see all we have to offer!
