Thin-Film Commercial Coatings

Thin film floor coatings, including epoxy, polyurethane, polyaspartic, and novolac systems, are frequently selected for warehouse environments requiring specialized performance characteristics. They offer excellent chemical resistance, making them ideal for industries handling reactive chemicals, and meet specific secondary requirements such as Foreign Object Detection (FOD) in aerospace or defense applications and Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) properties in tech manufacturing, testing, and logistics settings. Despite these advantages, thin film coatings are significantly more expensive compared to standard warehouse flooring options like densified or polished concrete. Additionally, these coatings can experience accelerated wear, particularly in high-vehicle traffic zones or when subjected to impacts from forklifts. Consequently, thin film systems are optimally applied in specialized, lower-traffic areas, while more economical and resilient flooring solutions are chosen for high-traffic warehouse sections.

Sealed Concrete

Sealed concrete floors typically involve applying a film-forming sealer—usually a high-solids acrylic coating—that is sprayed or rolled directly onto the concrete surface. This approach often requires minimal mechanical preparation, making it especially cost-effective and accessible for DIY or amateur installations. Sealed concrete eliminates dusting and simplifies routine cleaning. However, these sealers produce a softer, more vulnerable surface compared to densified or polished concrete, causing accelerated wear in areas with frequent traffic. They are prone to delamination, peeling, or chipping, necessitating regular repairs or resealing. Consequently, while sealed concrete can be practical and budget-friendly for certain applications, it is generally unsuitable for warehouse environments.

Retail Distribution

Grocery distribution centers

Grocery distribution centers face daily wear from heavy pallet jacks and forklifts. Facilities like Aldi Distribution Center utilize warehouse flooring solutions renowned for durability under heavy equipment and machinery, as well as extensive ease of maintenance. Optimal flooring promotes smoother logistical operations by reducing the need for frequent repairs, enabling the facilities to maintain uninterrupted workflow even during peak distribution periods and ensuring cleanliness standards required to handle perishable goods are consistently met.

Big-box retailer distribution hubs

Big-box retailer distribution hubs handle massive inventories and high-volume shipments, requiring consistently clean environments and efficient inventory handling. Dust reduction and efficient lighting reflectivity are critical in these fast-paced facilities, preserving product quality and improving employee safety conditions. Craftsman Concrete Floors provides manufacturer-warrantied systems to prominent retailers nationwide, ensuring that distribution hubs maintain optimal conditions for improved product visibility, storage efficiency, and reduced cleaning and maintenance expenses.