As the name implies, fluid applied flooring systems are applied on-site in liquid form and cured to create a smooth, nonporous surface. Common types of fluid applied systems include epoxy, polyaspartic and polyurethane. These systems can be installed directly onto properly prepared concrete slabs, and are often used in a variety of commercial, institutional and industrial settings where durability and ease of cleaning are high priorities.
Advantages of Fluid Applied Flooring:
Benefits of a Fluid Applied Flooring System
Fluid applied flooring systems have long been the preferred type of floor covering for many industrial and commercial settings that must accommodate high levels of traffic and a range of harsh conditions. Some of the most important benefits these systems can offer include:
- Strength and Durability. Epoxy and other liquid applied floor coatings are installed directly onto correctly prepared concrete, where they can significantly increase the ability of the surface to bear heavy loads, resist damage from puncture and abrasion, and withstand spills of corrosive chemicals.
- Ease of Cleaning. When a flooring system is fluid applied, the result is a smooth, virtually seamless surface devoid of the grout lines or seams associated with tile or plank systems. Without these crevices where dirt and bacteria can accumulate unchecked, fluid applied systems are far easier to effectively and thoroughly clean.
- Cost Effectiveness. Well selected and installed fluid applied floors have a long usable life. When the time finally does come for a refresher coat, the existing system can often remain in place, avoiding the removal and disposal costs incurred when working with tile, sheet or roll goods. Factory authorized installers can frequently prepare the existing surface relatively quickly and apply the new coating or floor system directly over the old.
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