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Choosing the right flooring system: Five questions to ask

Fosroc ANZ provides custom industrial flooring solutions tailored to the unique requirements of every project, whether it’s resurfacing an underground car park, refurbishing a warehouse or renovating a research facility.

Andrew Nelson, Fosroc ANZ’s Product Segment Specialist for Flooring and Coatings, says that selecting the right flooring solution is paramount.

“Floors are the hardest working surfaces of any building,” he said.

“To ensure they last the distance, it’s critical to select a flooring system that is fit for purpose.”

“We have a wide range of flooring products from sealers and densifiers to cementitious and resin-based flooring systems.

“It can be confusing for asset owners, builders and specifiers to know where to start.”

Five factors to consider when selecting a flooring solution

According to Andrew, there are five key factors that should be considered before selecting a flooring solution.

  • Project type – Are you undertaking defect rectification or producing an internal finish? What substrate are you working with?
  • Expected traffic – What levels of traffic will the flooring have to endure? Heavy vehicle? Foot traffic? Does the surface need to be non-slip?
  • Environment – Are aesthetics important? Will the flooring be exposed to a corrosive environment or harsh UV light? Will it be overlayed with tiles or carpet? Is waterproofing a requirement? Are VOCs a concern?
  • Chemical exposure – Will the surface be exposed to harsh industrial chemicals or other corrosive substances?
  • Hygiene – Are there particular hygiene requirements?  Does the floor need HACCP certification for use in the food and beverage industry?

“By taking each of these factors into account, asset owners can be confident they’re getting the right flooring system for them.” said Nelson.

Fosroc’s industrial flooring offering

Fosroc’s vast flooring product range is the key to delivering tailored, durable and fit-for-purpose flooring solutions.

Fosroc’s flooring products include:

  • Nitoflor – a range of urethane cementitious flooring products
  • Cemtop – polymer modified, cement-based, floor levelling compounds
  • Patchroc – fast setting floor and pavement patch repair mortar
  • Paveroc – large area, internal and external pavement repair mortar

Solutions not just products

Fosroc partners with builders, asset owners, applicators and specifiers at every stage of a project to work through the performance requirements and deliver a complete industrial flooring solution.

“We provide tailored solutions for projects of any size and scale, making sure that all aspects of design and performance are factored in from the start,” said Nelson.

“Our sales and technical teams focus on solutions, not products. Everyone is dedicated to providing the best possible solution for the end user.”

Dominated by the Nitoflor and Cemtop ranges, Fosroc’s flooring products, are formulated with advanced compounds and additives ensuring they can satisfy even the most demanding performance requirements.

“We have an industrial flooring solution for every conceivable situation,” said Nelson.

“Whether it’s an airport hangar, clean room, car park or bakery, if it’s industrial flooring you need, we can deliver.”

For more information:

Read Fosroc’s Industrial Flooring Solutions brochure

Read Fosroc’s Food and Beverage Industry Solutions brochure

Review the full list of Fosroc Flooring Products

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