Posts Categorized: Commercial Flooring

There are plenty of factors to consider when building or renovating a grocery store, supermarket, deli, or similar business. You have a lot of compliance regulations to adhere to, plus you have to create a space that’s safe and attractive for visitors.  In these situations, it’s easy to overlook matters like flooring – but you shouldn’t….

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For those in food and beverage manufacturing, or looking to enter the sector, there are a lot of aspects of your facilities to consider. One critical area that should never be overlooked, however, is your choice of flooring.  Not all flooring will be FDA compliant and meet the regulations that cover food and beverage manufacturing. The…

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It’s easy for someone to become awed if they have the chance to tour the behind-the-scenes facilities at an airport. Between the amazing aircraft, the larger-than-life service equipment, the massive scale of construction, and all the other technological innovations, there’s plenty to gawk at. But one of the most crucial elements goes ignored because it’s literally…

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Show your school spirit from the ground up. Once used solely as outdoor pavers and for utilitarian spaces such as storage and cafeterias, educational facilities are now turning to concrete solutions to enhance the overall look and feel of a school. Concrete has long been touted for its durability. Virtually indestructible, this surface is ideal…

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It’s not uncommon for first time clients to request a specific type of concrete flooring or topcoat. However, as our experts conduct the initial meeting, it becomes quite clear that the best solution isn’t necessarily the one that was originally requested. At Black Bear, we don’t just install or repair commercial flooring. We value engineer…

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Downtime. This could spell out big problems for big businesses. At Black Bear, we know that unexpected slow-downs or ceased production results in loss of revenue; which is why we make every effort to avoid disruption to your business while getting the flooring job done on time and on budget. As a leading partner in…

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Following up on the first part of our two-part series, we are going to focus on Black Bear’s exterior work, featuring our concrete restoration services and new concrete foundations. From decorative accents to directional paths, accessibility ramps to stained walkways, the following samples give you an idea of solutions that Black Bear experts have provided…

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Black Bear Coatings & Concrete has earned a reputation as a leading provider of customized solutions for commercial and industrial clients in the Northeast. We value-engineer flooring, and offer innovative and attractive exterior work that is cost-effective and stands the test of time. Our experienced installers have over 25 years of combined experience providing clients…

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Pharmaceutical manufacturing environments are subject to regulations issued by OSHA, as well as the FDA, which affect flooring choices. For example, the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) dictate that the porous concrete floors in pharmaceutical manufacturing plants must be coated with epoxies that form a barrier against contaminants, pollutants, and contaminants. Regulations also include…

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From municipal properties to privately owned parking facilities, creating a commercial floor to withstand automotive impact and environmental wear is top priority. And, while parking facilities range from exterior lots to multi-story garage enclosures, one thing that all of these structures have in common is exposure to similar stressors and deteriorating properties. This regular abuse…

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