There are so many options and considerations when it comes to resinous flooring systems. Do you need a cove? Will a moisture vapor barrier need to be installed? Will the top coat need chemical resistance, what about slip resistance? Is thermal shock a consideration? What will work better, epoxy or cementitious urethane, or maybe MMA? Does the room need water proofing? What is a broadcast coat and how many are needed? How long will it take to install the floor?

The list could seemingly go on forever, as each room or building can face its own unique circumstances and requirements. Some of these decisions are predetermined for you by regulations, building codes, aesthetics, and cleaning protocols. Knowledge, experience, and asking the right questions will help determine the rest.

So how do you decide what the best floor for a facility is?

Choose a system that has worked for you in similar environments. Provided the environments are comparable and have slight to no variances from each other, this should work just fine. Best case scenario you get it right, worst case scenario, you have to grind it out and put in another resinous flooring system. Discuss the project with your NorthCraft technician or service team. They not only understand the complex needs of various environments, they also have a thorough understanding of all things resinous floors, and a network of the most experienced installers. In the off chance that a resinous flooring system is not going to be the best fit, they will let you know that, too.

Architects:
NorthCraft assists architects by taking the guess work (and stress) out of specification writing for resinous flooring systems. We draw on our vast experience and expertise to ensure you are specifying the right floor for your facility, budget and timeline. By discussing specific projects with NorthCraft before writing the specifications for bids, you will create a clear plan and reduce the amount of time spent responding to or receiving bids with varying flooring systems and pricing.

Users:
As a facility owner, facility maintenance manager, operations manager etc., you know better than anyone the complex needs of the various types of rooms in your care. A bathroom floor and a mechanical room floor have different needs, just like an operating room and a classroom floor have different needs. Sure, they all need durable floors, but when it comes to the exact needs, they vary considerably.

To recap, there are several resinous flooring solutions available for almost every environment. It would be almost impossible for an architect or building owner to know them all. NorthCraft is happy to assist you in choosing the right floor for your needs. And remember, with such a comprehensive list of products and flooring systems available, there is no need for flooring installers to go at it alone either. That said, when you have extra assistance and knowledge readily available, why wouldn’t you take advantage of it? NorthCraft representatives and technical service teams are there to determine which resinous floor is right for your property.