By  Guest Expert Author: Lydia Quinn

Thanks to its variety of uses and longstanding reliability, industrial epoxy is a popular choice among North Alabama manufacturers. This heavy-duty polymer can be used on almost anything, ranging from concrete floors to water tanks, expensive industrial equipment and much more. Due to the substance's naturally occurring properties, industrial epoxy is both long-lasting and extremely durable. Its chemical makeup accounts for its ability to form firm bonds, allowing for even the toughest of materials to be joined together. Because of its durability, industrial epoxy is heavily relied upon in the manufacturing world. When sold for industrial use, epoxy is typically shipped in oversized containers, each capable of holding large quantities of the substance, and is most often bought in bulk by manufacturers. Lifetime Epoxy is one of Alabama's most trusted names in Industrial Floor Coatings. 

Most manufacturers use expensive equipment that is frequently exposed to corrosive substances, including water, alkali bases and harmful chemicals. In order to safeguard this equipment from further deterioration, companies rely on various types of industrial epoxy as a solution to these problems. Not only is this substance capable of repairing damaged industrial equipment, but its protective polymer coating provides long-lasting prevention against corrosion.

Industrial epoxy is also used as a reliable method for both repairing and maintaining concrete floors often found in warehouses, manufacturing centers and industrial plants. Given their constant exposure to heavy industrial traffic, these concrete floors become spalled and worn over time, which eventually leads to the development of holes and cracks throughout the concrete flooring. Manufacturers use industrial epoxy to repair damages, while simultaneously resurfacing the floors with a resilient protective coating. This industrial epoxy coating is capable of withstanding tough impacts, harsh abrasions and heavy traffic, along with offering resistance to strong chemicals, solvents, cleaners, corrosives and acids.

Water and waste management equipment, including pipes, water tanks, wet wells and basins, can easily erode due to their constant contact with elements such as salt water, mineral acids, alkalis and sewage. To repair current damage while preventing future deterioration, manufacturers apply an anti-corrosive coating to all water and waste management equipment. Not only will it repair any preexisting corrosion, but it will provide long-lasting protection against future damage, despite being faced with high temperatures, harsh chemicals and abrasive materials.

Overall, the development and use of them by manufacturers has proven to be a great success. In addition to the range of things for which it can be used, it also offers protection for your important assets while saving money in the long run. With the variety of industrial epoxies currently available on the market, manufacturers can be sure to find the right product to fit their company's needs. Their ability to repair damage while withstanding dangerous substances and extreme conditions, makes it an invaluable commodity for manufacturers across the world.
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By  Lifetime Epoxy  Expert Guest Author: Steve A. Parker

Although concrete floors can withstand the operational load for long periods of time, industrial concrete floor coatings can bolster resistance to chemical and physical damages for much longer. Concrete facility floors in decks, garages, basements, warehouses, storage rooms, manufacturing floors and other facility areas need the application of high-performance industrial concrete floor coatings to endure the stress brought by daily operations. 

Criteria for Selection of Floor Coatings

With many kinds of floor coatings products out in the market today, choosing the right one for the facility can be difficult. But when facility managers keep in mind the actual requirement of the facility, the choice is made easier. Below are some requirements that may come up for the facility, and for which various industrial floor coatings can be used:

1. Repair and protection of damaged floors

2. Quality performance of facility floors

3. Transforming dull floors into beautiful surfaces

4. Cost-efficiency and practicality

5. Ease of installation

6. Time constraints and service uptime

The choice of coating product may be based on one or a combination of requirements, and there are as many equivalent products suitable for each. From cement-based toppings, coatings, and curing materials, not to mention choices in epoxy mixes, urethane-based coats, polyureas or acrylics.

Selecting Coatings for Repair and Protection

Floors decay in time and due to daily wear and tear. Floor surfaces may show cracks and holes, or become slippery and more dangerous to walk on as their resistant abilities are lessened. Floor damages can result to:

1. Uneven surfaces that pose safety threats or potential accidents.

2. Ugly- and dirty-looking floors.

3. Growth of harmful microorganisms that pose health threats.

4. More severe floor damage.

Industrial concrete floor coatings with excellent repair and protective abilities should be chosen for the project. Epoxy fillers are poured on cracks and holes to level the surface prior to application. With deep cracks, sand or quartz mixed with epoxy can be poured on the hole to fill it up. In cases of hairline cracks, sanding can be done prior to industrial concrete floor coatings application to even the surface.

Selecting Coatings for Beautiful Floors

For facility floor make-overs, industrial concrete floor coatings bring back their original beautiful look. For floor beautification, some options for coating products are below:

1. Clear and glossy epoxies. The standard choice for enhancing the look of facility floors, colorless industrial concrete floor coatings hide the tiniest imperfections.

2. Shark-grip satiny coatings. Grips mixed with industrial concrete floor coatings provide an easy-to-clean and skid-resistant rough texture to floors. It also brings out a satin sheen to the top coat, hiding minor floor damages.

3. Multi-colored chips. Freshly-applied top coats are broadcasted with a measured amount of colored chips. The result is a beautiful floor finish.

Industrial concrete floor coatings bring facility floors back to their top condition and former beauty. They revive the floors from physical and chemical damages inflicted by daily operations and traffic. In choosing the coatings to use, facility managers must stick to the true requirements of the project. When it comes down to a choice between cost and performance, the latter should not be sacrificed at any cost.

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By Lifetime Industrial Floors Expert Guest Author: John S Primus 

 If you are a Huntsville or North Alabama business owner, chances are you might want to apply floor coatings at your business premises to protect and extend the life of your garages and floors. In this article, we will cover most options within the sector of commercial floor coatings with a brief overview of the different types of coatings used in various types of commercial floors.

Floors are obviously essential for buildings as they provide the ability to build multiple levels and give a proper structure to the buildings. Hence, it has become the prime duty of both industrial and commercial owners to protect the floors from causing damage by applying the most suitable type of floor coating. Currently, industrial owners are using various types of coatings to ensure protection of their floors. Ceramic based, Polyurethane based and Epoxy based coatings have become the most popular among worldwide industries due to their suitability, durability and protection. These coatings are most commonly referred to as Commercial Floor Coatings or Industrial Floor Coatings.

First, Epoxy Coatings are quite popular and available to us in wide range of colors and finishes. In addition, industrial business owners can use such coatings in wide range of applications. Epoxy is considered one of the Thermosetting Polymers, which consists of two parts, most commonly referred to as Polyamide and Epoxide Resin. In recent years, epoxy coatings have become perhaps the most popular choice for commercial floor coatings as they can create highly durable surfaces, which possesses very high value of resistance against traffic and abuse. Epoxy coatings are available to purchasers in various attractive colors, are highly resistant to rust and waterproof to different types of chemicals such as acids oils and water. You can easily apply any of the Epoxy coatings to uneven, rough and broken floors, where it not only acts as a coating, but also as a filler. 

Second, Polyurethane is one of the harder and more durable substances used as industrial floor coatings. This substance is more or less similar to Epoxy paints, however, when the coatings of polyurethane are subjected to intense heat or shock, it can split or fracture easily, leaving white patches on the floors. One of the negative attributions of traditional polyurethane is that it contains a toxic substance called isocyanates. Isocyanates have been known to cause various health complication including nausea, asthma and in certain cases even death. As such, polyurethane is now being fazed out of production throughout the Unites States and Europe.

Besides Epoxy and Polyurethane coatings, newer more effective solutions have arisen including Green Polyurethane, which is a non-toxic form of polyurethane that costs less to produce than its traditional counterpart and has greater strength and permeability properties. The Environmental Protection Agency of the Unites States and European Environmental agencies are both helping in a major transition from toxic to a non-toxic based polyurethane solution. Given its superior strength, lower cost and multiple colors to choose from Green Polyurethane could be the choice of the future for industrial and commercial floor coating.

John Primus is an industrial chemist from Southern California who advocates using industrial floor coatings from Green Polyurethane Companies like Hybrid Coating Technologies a Northern California high tech coatings company.
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By  Lifetime Epoxy Expert Guest Author: D. Siva Kumar 

In Alabama, epoxy basically refers to a substance formed as a result of mixing a resin with a curator (also called as a hardner). When this is done, a rigid material is formed that has extremely good binding and mechanical properties, yet is resistant to chemicals and wear. When this epoxy material is laid out on a floor for a thickness of about 2 mm, the result is called an epoxy floor. But when the thickness is less than 2 mm, it is simply called an epoxy coating. Lifetime Epoxy Floors of Boaz Alabama, is one of the most respected names "Industrial Epoxy Flooring" in the Southeast.

Industries by their very nature require a robust flooring arrangement. In heavy engineering industries, floors may be moved on by forklifts and trucks while in others such as chemical industries, floors may be subject to chemical spillages and the like. In many cases, floors need to have excellent anti-slip properties to ensure the safety of workers and ensure compliance with various regulations. Further, some speciality industries, such as food and beverage industries, require high levels of hygiene and hence the floors must be easy to clean and maintain.

One common solution to all these flooring challenges, which can satisfactorily work in a variety of scenarios, is epoxy flooring. Some of the basic types of epoxy floors available in the market that are suitable for industrial applications include self dispensing epoxy floors, mortar epoxy floors, gravelled epoxy floors, anti-static and anti-slip floors. A new type that is gaining traction in the market is epoxy flaked floor. They have coloured chips or flakes inlaid within the floors and these lend a very decorative and aesthetic feel to the floor. They are available in different colours and combinations and their application depends only on the budget and the area to be covered.

Epoxy floors are favoured in industrial environments because they give longer life to an untreated floor and help prevent the floor from getting spoilt by oil and chemical stains. Further, they can be washed easily and offer excellent value for money. They are robust and have sound mechanical, anti-slip properties and good resistance to chemicals. Further, they also give business owners an added benefit of customisation in properties which is not available with other flooring options. Aesthetic designs can be incorporated, if necessary. Epoxy floors are extremely long lasting (anywhere between 15 to 20 years) and thus give good returns on the investment made. The floors are waterproof and prevent water from attacking the substrate beneath. They can be applied on all types of surfaces including concrete and other floor materials and sometimes, even on damaged floors.

But one important point to remember when going for such a solution is to seek professional help. Though many self-help guides are available, the best results are obtained only engaging a professional contractor as they have the expertise to ensure that the substrate and coasting bind effectively with the floor.
With increasing awareness among business owners and newer innovations and chemical resins, flooding the market, the future of the epoxy flooring industry looks very bright.

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By Lifetime Epoxy Expert Guest Author:  Gideon Klaassen  

Alabama Industrial processes make use of various metals, materials, equipments and machinery that are often susceptible to corrosion and external abrasions. This is primarily on account of reactions of metal surfaces with the atmospheric conditions, oxidation and continued use of various materials to extreme weather conditions. In order to eliminate the risks of deterioration of metals and materials or moving parts of machinery, it is highly imperative for Alabama industries to make use of effective protective coatings that are essentially instrumental in enhancing the durability of such metal surfaces.

Most industries are in dire need for suitable protective coatings that are quite beneficial under extreme weather conditions wherein the metal surfaces are prone to get corroded owing to high temperatures. Under such circumstances, thermal spray coatings are extremely effective that tend to provide a protective coating in order to ensure the sturdiness of materials. In order to achieve the desired results, it is feasible to select those industrial coatings that are compatible with the atmospheric conditions and parent metal in order to avert any adverse chemical reactions. With a view to ensure increased resistance against corrosion and rust, it is advisable to make sure that the base metal is not exposed to corrosion-prone environment.

Apart from these thermal spray coatings, there are various powder coatings that are essentially used without the use of solvents. Such coatings are applied to provide supreme finish to the metal surfaces or materials like fireboards, acrylics, aluminum and automobile parts. A powder coating involves heating of the thermoplastic material in order to get the powder that can be effectively used on the metal surfaces in order to make them rust-free. Usually, an electric gun is used to apply the powder coating which is spread on the surfaces of objects after heating them thereby enabling the coating to stick to surfaces of numerous metals. The application of such coatings ensures the robustness of the surfaces and offer high resistance against chemical reactions or corrosion.

One of the most commonly used types of coatings is the PTFE coatings that are essentially non-stick protective coating layering of the metal surface. These coatings tend to possess some impeccable properties that primarily include high corrosion resistance, increased mechanical strength and low friction thereby protecting the metal surfaces from getting corroded. Apart from these properties, these coatings are exceptionally resistant to oxidation, nuclear radiations, strong chemical reactions and UV rays. These coatings are therefore quite significant in enhancing the quality and longevity of numerous metals and materials that are used in large number of industrial processes.

The use of protective coatings is therefore almost indispensable owing to their efficacy in providing a rust-free surface thereby protecting the metal from getting damaged. It is primarily due to this reason that several industries are paying great attention to exploring different forms of coating services to ensure the durability and sturdiness of the metals.

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By  Expert Guest Author: Edward Winslow 

In Huntsville and North Alabama, when it comes to Industrial space, every aspect of the building matters. Cost, safety, productivity, and performance are all major factors. The factory and warehouse floor must perform on several different levels. Today Polished Concrete, Epoxy, and Polyurea surface treatments are being chosen again and again because they deliver. Let's take a look at the many advantages these concrete floors offer industry.

Safety - Avoiding workplace hazards should always be a major consideration in industrial interior design. Polished and technologically advanced floor treatments are designed with non-slip surfaces. Their coefficient of friction levels meet or pass the guidelines suggested by OSHA and maintain these levels even under constant use.

Low Maintenance Costs - All three types of floor treatments clean easy and fast. There's no need for any expensive cleaning solutions since they are bacteria and moisture resistant. Since the surface is dense and hard, there is no place for dirt or grime to attach, so it cleans up quicker than other surfaces. Businesses benefit in reduced labor and supply costs.

Environmentally Friendly - Many businesses are making efforts to choose Green practices whenever possible. Since finished concrete floors use existing materials, other resources are not used. In addition, no toxic chemicals are needed to clean or maintain the surface.

Enhances Ambient Light - Floors can be finished with a highly reflective surface which reflects ambient light. This creates a brighter, more pleasant work environment and may even help lower energy costs.

Minimum Work Disruption - Concrete polishing can actually be done during work hours. Specialized machines include dust vacuums so one area can be polished while other areas of the building are still conducting business. Epoxy and polyurea coatings have a very short cure time. Floors can often be used just a couple days after the surfaces are treated.

Durability - Finished concrete floors are extremely durable because they are integrated directly into the concrete. They don't peel, splinter, or chip. They are ideal for industrial work spaces because they can withstand constant use. They maintain their appearance and high performance standards longer than other types of floors.

When you compare polished concrete, epoxy and polyurea floors with other industrial flooring, it's easy to see why these three treatments are used in factories, warehouses, and storage facilities all over the country.


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By Guest Expert Author: Anna Poelo 

With the upward Alabama growth of concrete use in facilities and buildings, it can be deduced that the use for industrial floor coating has increased as well. It's only natural as many now conceive that concrete and coatings come together more nicely than just concrete only. These days, you also consider the concrete coating when you think about the concrete for your facility. This is only reasonable after seeing the aesthetic and durability results of having coated concrete.

Many people are generally familiar with industrial floor coating. However, some facts have been mixed with some myths about floor coatings. Here are some points to straighten out what's true and what's not:

Coatings and Coloring Mixtures: 

No matter how they may seem like coatings, some products that enhance the appearance of concrete are not really considered as coatings. Chemical stains like acid stain, for example, is not exactly a coating. It is actually a coloring process that creates a chemical reaction with the concrete surface. There are a lot of other products that may be considered as floor coating to some people, but technically are not.

The Real Process of Coating Concrete: 

It is a general thought that coating would initially fail because, by its nature, it would bridge the porous surface of the concrete and trap the moisture present in the surface. You see, the moisture vapor should be allowed to escape. If not, there will be problems of blistering, peeling, and delamination, all of which contribute to concrete coating failures. Nowadays, though, there are products available that dismiss the initial thought. New elastomer coatings are one of these products. It is the application of a thick elastic film that enhances the concrete surfaces and conceals cracks, patches, and other concrete problems.

Concrete Block Fillers: 

Some people deem concrete block fillers unnecessary. But using the block fillers will enhance the concrete surface. It provides a stable foundation and fills up the pores and voids in the surface. With regards to block fillers that are heavy and difficult to apply, there are block fillers available nowadays that will save you some time and effort. These new block fillers also weigh less than the traditional ones.

These are only some of the issues that needs to be cleared up. These facts may not seem worthy of your time. But when it comes to choosing and applying coating on your concrete surfaces, these may help. The curing period of seven days and the new concrete block fillers, for example, can help in saving you some time while improving the quality and durability of your concrete. Facts like these can be helpful, even in just small ways, when you do the application for industrial floor coating.

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​To select the best industrial concrete floor coatings for your Huntsville or North Alabama facility, the first thing to consider is the criteria to be used in your selection. Nearly all types of flooring requirements can be addressed by various industrial concrete floor coatings systems. Identify the requirements for your specific floors, which can be any of the following:

1. For repair and protection. Many floor coatings options cater to floor maintenance, repairing damaged surfaces, and offer protection from various types of floor abuses, such as chemical spills, abrasive impacts or physical loads, to name a few.

2. For quality performance and durability. Industrial concrete floor coatings contractors can install high-performance floors that last for long periods of time. The thickness of coatings used, plus the type of coating product applied, can vary the strength and durability of installed floor coatings systems.

3. For beautifying drab-looking floors. Industrial concrete floor coatings can transform floors in any areas of the facility -- employee lounge, shop floors, loading bays, among others.

4. For cheaper and practical floor solutions. When you're after a minimum amount of expenditure for your industrial floor project, this is possible with industrial concrete floor coatings that are less expensive but still perform well, fitting your budget and project requirements at the same time.

Concrete Coatings for Floor Repair

When signs of floor damage appear, facility managers should waste no time in replacing the industrial concrete floor coating system. Putting off the work will result to negative consequences such as:

1. Unsafe floorings that may lead to potential accidents for building occupants, due to uneven floors, low-friction or non-skid-resistant surfaces.

2. Dirty-looking floors despite constant cleaning.

3. Unhygienic floors that encourage the growth of harmful bacteria lodging in difficult-to-clean floor cracks.

4. Worsen floor damage as time goes by.

Epoxy-based fillers may be applied to level the holes and remove unevenness in surfaces. For deep cracks, sand or quart-mixed epoxy fillers will have to be used fill the bottom. For hairline cracks, sanding will remove coating unevenness and blend the edges to make banish the crack. In cases of large cracks, repairing the floor foundation is necessary before any coating system can be installed.

​Concrete Coatings for Floor Make-Over

Industrial concrete floor coatings transform facility floors back to their original look. You can choose from any of the following, based on your unique requirements:

1. Glossy coatings. Clear epoxy gloss is standard choice for floor beautifications. The colorless formulation can hide tiny floor imperfections.

2. Satin coats. Shark-grips mixed in industrial concrete floor coating lend a rough texture to the floor, leaving the top coat with a satin sheen that hides minor damages, and makes for easy-to-clean and skid-resistant surfaces.

3. Colored chips. Multi-hued chips applied on still-wet top coats can enhance the look of floors. The chips are broadcasted in measured amounts and certain distances from each batch, or applied using a pail with holes in the bottom, to achieve the right chip density and appearance on the surface.

The choice of the most appropriate coating product has to be a careful balance of monetary considerations and practical or functional requirements.

When cost is the biggest factor in coatings selection, facility managers must remember to insist on quality and good performance. Cost-savings that sacrifice quality is useless, due to further repairs and rework needed in the future.

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By  Guest Author: Lydia Quinn 
If your Huntsville Metro Area warehouse and manufacturing facility has a concrete floor, you should consider using durable industrial floor coatings to protect it. They will look better, last longer, and will save a lot of money in the long run. Lifetime Epoxy installs industrial coatings in the Huntsville Metro Area.

Most industrial businesses start with the standard pour of concrete, and it has clearly proved its viability in the workplace. But no one has ever thought that it was pretty or even anything but ugly. From your own experience, you already know that concrete gets stains and other marks on it because it has a porous finish. Those marks stay there forever, no matter what you do. In addition, concrete tends to break and chip, and the repairs remain visible because the patch never quite matches the original surface.

You can avoid those problems when you choose epoxy to begin with, or you can change the texture of your floors with a protective epoxy coating.

Consult with an experienced industrial coatings supplier that is ready to help you decide which floor coating has the most optimal use for your floor. Make sure that they have a policy of staying up-to-date on the technology required, in the selections of floor coatings that are available, and in the installation of industrial floor coatings. Their team will provide you with the most expert advice available anywhere. When you need expert recommendations on one of the best investments that you can make, stick with professionals who have a proven track record of success.
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