Both methyl methacrylate (MMA) and epoxy floor coatings are viable alternatives for a concrete floor. However, each has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are a few tips on which facilities and business environments are best suited for MMA floors versus epoxy floors. Methyl methacrylate pros and cons – MMA cures quickly, so it’s a good…
Posts Categorized: Commercial Flooring
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…
Polished concrete floors are a great alternative for many different environments. There are several reasons why this type of flooring has become so popular. If you are considering different options for the floors in your facility, here are seven factors which may convince you that polished concrete is the way to go. 1. Aesthetic appeal….
More and more restaurant owners are recognizing that polished concrete floors are a great alternative for their businesses. From an economic and aesthetic perspective, polished concrete just makes sense. Here are three reasons why you should consider this type of flooring for your restaurant: 1. Durability. Polished concrete is one of the most durable commercial…
Many businesses today are concerned about sustainability and whenever possible, they prefer to make decisions that are “green.” When it comes to environmentally friendly flooring, polished concrete is a sensible choice. Here are five reasons why polished concrete floors are “green.” Few, if any, raw materials are consumed. The process of polishing concrete floors has…
