Urethane Floor Finish: The ideal choice for your industrial floors

Unless you are deeply immersed in the industrial flooring world, you probably aren’t too familiar with the concept of a urethane floor finish. If you have some basic knowledge or are shopping around for some solid solutions, kudos are in order, but if you need some professional insight on how this protective layer could optimize your industrial space, we have some pro tips for you that we will happily outline for you in the article below. Remember, your business relies on the integrity of your flooring material on a daily basis- why devalue what you do with an unfinished floor?

What is a Urethane floor finish?

A urethane floor finish has earned and maintains its place as the most reliable and economical choice when it comes to floor finishes in the industry. It is inherently a protective layer, operationally like a raincoat that shields from the elements, and proves to be flexible and water resistant when tested under harsh conditions.

What are the benefits of finishing your floor with a Urethane coating?

Urethane is instinctively used as an industrial floor finish not because it’s the industry standard, but because of its impressive characteristics. This particular finish boasts protective, flexible and water-resistant properties that can benefit the efficiency of your industrial business but also optimize your space with a dependably smooth appearance.

Protecting your best assets- A urethane floor finish is a powerful protective agent. It is one of the best defense against scratches or the burden of heavy equipment in your industrial space. The abrasions or high impact areas (often in aircraft hangar or manufacturing warehouses) that can negatively affect the integrity of your floor can have potential safety discrepancies if the cracks and uneven texture of the floor interferes with daily operations and foot traffic.

Flexible under any condition- Due to its flexible nature, a urethane floor finish is an ideal application for high traffic areas, which is suitable for a high volume, highly productive environment. Whether you are storing valuable products, manufacturing components for clients or simply showing them off in your showroom, this floor can match any industrial condition or demand and look impressive at the same time.

Water-resistant and attractive finish- Moisture is the enemy of any indoor space or concrete surface (concrete is porous), especially if it houses expensive manufacturing equipment, pharmaceutical products, or advanced aircraft. Although it’s not completely water-proof, the water-resistancy of a urethane floor helps repel harmful moisture that could lead to unsightly and unsafe cracks in your floor’s foundation and surface. The coating will maintain a glossy appearance so your investment retains the new looking aesthetic for the foreseeable the long term.

Why you need a Urethane floor application

If the benefits listed above didn’t convince you, rest assure this conclusion will. If you have an industrial floor that requires water repellancy, durability and hygienic techology, a urethane floor finish is the ideal choice. Overall, it is an elegant combination of durability and effortless aesthetics. It is primed to protect your best assets, between equipment and your hardworking labor force, a durable floor is important to incorporate in high traffic areas that can take a toll on your floor but also your profit margin if you are reactive to address. Because it is a flexible solution by nature, urethane can effortlessly handle high impact and heavy traffic sites in your industrial space which also lends to it’s longevity. Being an impressive water-resistant finish, expertly defends against potentially damaging water exposure which could cost you safety as well as efficiency points.

Our team collectively has years of experience applying these types of coatings, and we caution our industrial clients that because it is so thick, carefully applying this finish is best done in thin, calculated layers to avoid an uneven result. Why invest in a finished floor if a poor or rushed application is bound to leave it in a worse state? Here’s where industry professionals like us really shine.

We adamantly advise our new and repeat clients to consciously choose the proactive approach to their flooring finishes, and it all starts with a quick consultation. Feel free to reference our previous work and lessons learned from over 20 years of experience optimizing industrial floors for business owners all over the Southeast.

Let your floors be an exemplary reflection of the way you do business- with Liquid Floors.