Factory floor paint (coating) is a great way to smarten up your business.
A clean, dust free factory floor is a very important part of a successful operation. It tells everyone that you are professional and have higher standards than the “guys down the road”.
- Looks better to clients
- Improves staff morale
- Increases productivity
- Controls dust
- Improved lighting
- Less maintenance
Floor Masters are Master Installers of factory floor paint and concrete floor coatings.
For over 25 years we have been helping clients get the floors they need.
And that is the important issue – “The Floor You Need“.
Floor Masters offers a wide range of concrete floor paint and coating products and systems. There is not such thing as one factory floor paint that is suitable for every job. We ask the questions that help determine which product and system is the right one for your business.
- How long do you need it to last? Different products and resin technologies offer different performance. If you are only in a building for 18 months then outgrow it, why spend more $ on a product that will last 20 years?
- What activity will take place on the floor? There is no point putting down a 4mm self levelling epoxy (that offers great impact resistance) if you only have light foot traffic.
- Are there any special conditions that need to be considered? Will you be using harsh chemicals? Does it need to be able to be steam cleaned? What are the anti-slip requirements? Do you need the edges coved?
- What time period do we have for install? We have faster cure systems for rapid return to service.
- Is it a new concrete slab? Does it require a moisture barrier?
- What is the visual requirements? We have a number of systems that have higher visual appeal for more public areas (rather than standard grey paint colour).
There were two panel beaters in Penrose, Ron and Don.
Ron was a DIY guy. He was a great panel beater, maybe even better than Don. Every Christmas break, Ron would repaint his workshop floor (because it needed it). Ron did no real preparation, he would just degrease the workshop floor and scrub it. He would go to his local “paint store” and buy what they told him was the best thing for factory floors.
Anyway Ron and his staff would spend half the week between Christmas and New Year, cleaning and painting the workshop floor for another year of work.
Don, well he went Fishing, and spent time with his wife and kids. His Staff had a holiday too. While he was recharging his “batteries” with some R & R, Floor Masters did his floor.
Floor Masters used diamond grinders to properly prepare the concrete. Preparation is always the foundation of success.
Floor Masters uses industrial quality Sparta-Guard polyaspartic resin coating system.
Floor Masters did a high quality job.
By June, Ron was thinking he would have to do his floor again, because it was not prepared properly, the coating was starting to fail.
For the Next 8 years Ron did what he and his staff did every Christmas – redid his workshop floor.
For the Next 8 years, Don had a holiday and Floor Masters did other peoples floors – properly.
Morale of the story – do what you do best, and remember to take a break.
Be like Don – Here’s our number – 0800 733 566. Give us a call so you can go fishing!
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Why you can trust us with your floors
For over 25 years we have been giving New Zealand and International companies the floors they need to run their operations the way they need to.
We work with them to create a floor coating system that matches their use case. We consider how the floor will be used, chemicl resistance, abrasion and impact resistance the floor needs to cope with daily use.
We don’t try to sel you the most expensive system if you don’t need it, But we will warn you if the system that meets your budget won’t perform to the lever we suspect you need.
We have a wide range of resin coating suppliers, both local manufacturers, and global suppliers. We have spent decades testing floor coating products to know what works in given situations.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
- What sort of surface preparation is required?
For new concrete the surface layer needs to be removed. When concrete is laid, a dense layer of cement and fines (and some impurities) are floated to the surface. This layer will prevent the resin from getting penetration and a strong bond to the substrate. The surface should be abraded to create a profile for the coating to bond to. The most effective ways are diamond grinding or shot blasting. The surface profile required can vary depending on the resin system being used. Thicker industrial and Heavy duty coatings/toppings require a coarser profile.
- How long does it take to install a resin coating?
Different resin coating systems have varying requirements and time frames. Typically epoxy and urethane systems require 1 day between application of coats – so a 3 coat system needs 3 days of installation (and typically 2 days to cure, before light use). Our Sparta-Guard polyaspartic systems have rapid curing, and3 or 4 coats can be applied in 1 day, with 4-6 hours curing required before return to use. The amount of preparation and repair will add to this timeframe.
- What is the best resin coating to use?
There is no Best coating. Each installation needs to consider the use senario. Determining factors include, Abrasion resistance, Chemical resistance, Impact resistance, UV compatibility, Heat exposure, substrate condition, floor flatness, asthetics and many other factors.
Looking for epoxy resin in NZ
Floor Masters also do epoxy resin floor painting. We have a number of different systems depending on your requirements.
If you do not require the speed adn performance benefits of our Sparta polyaspartic systems, epoxy can save you some money.
You can check out our epoxy resin based systems here