School buildings are home to thousands – and millions over the years – of running, jumping feet and eager students rushing from class to class. So when it comes to flooring that protects your student body and prevents both human injury and structural damage, there’s a resounding winner in the contest for the perfect material: epoxy floors. Here’s what makes this material so excellent for schools and why you should consider it if you’re in the education field.
In the world of commercial flooring, it can be very tough to navigate which materials are right for your building. Epoxy flooring consistently ranks high among industrial or commercial facility flooring options, and for good reason. Epoxy floor coatings provide a very low maintenance option for high traffic areas like hallways or cafeterias – particularly in school settings.
Epoxy floor coatings are applied over all manner of surfaces – typically concrete, but also any type of tile or wood flooring. These epoxy floor coatings provide an aesthetically pleasing and customizable option to each individual space in your building. They’re incredibly durable and very easy to clean. Plus, the coatings last two to three years in even the most high traffic areas, making them a smart option financially in terms of maintenance.
Epoxy floor coating can be specially customized for your specific performance requirements. This means that you can arm your concrete sidewalks against shock and debris that could lead to damage. It means that your science lab surfaces can withstand exposure to caustic chemicals. It means that your gymnasium floor can provide a non-slip surface for your school’s athletes and PE classes. And it means that your cafeteria’s walk-in refrigerators are easy to clean and, with the traction from epoxy floor coatings, are safe for your workers to move around in.
Keeping your students and staff safe is a major part of running an educational institution. Additionally, the management and maintenance of your facilities means making the right choices in terms of materials and services that protect your buildings. From chairs and desks scraping across your floors to cleats or high heels in the hallways and locker rooms, your school’s floors no doubt take a beating regularly. But with epoxy floor coatings, you can prevent damage that could lead to costly repairs.
Fortunately, the process of applying epoxy to existing flooring is relatively quick, making the service a great option for short holiday breaks or other times when students and staff are out of the building. After a thorough cleaning of the floors, a commercial interior painting team will apply the epoxy floor coatings. Once applied, the epoxy solution takes about 12-18 hours to cure and fully dry. However, you will still need to allot roughly 72 hours before allowing heavy foot traffic on the floors.
PAINTech professionals can help you with your school’s epoxy floor coatings. Our team has more than 20 years of experience providing commercial interior and exterior painting, power washing services, commercial flooring, and more. We’ll work with you to ensure that any downtime needed happens during your holiday break. If you are in Pennsylvania, The Main Line area, Maryland, Delaware, or Northern Virginia and would like a quote, contact PAINTech today.
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