Specify for the traffic the floor actually carries
Tell us about forklifts, pallet jacks, delivery vehicles, turning areas and loading zones. Concentrated loads, hard wheels, repeated turning and impact can create different demands from pedestrian traffic. Include rack locations, equipment bases and routes that must remain accessible.
Match the finish to exposure and maintenance
Dry storage and general warehouses
Consider abrasion, dust control, cleaning and light reflectivity. An appropriate solid-colour epoxy system can provide a seamless coating, subject to the slab and operating requirements.
Mechanical and trade workshops
List oils, fuels, cleaners and other chemicals, together with spill duration and cleaning practices. Chemical resistance is specific to the product and exposure; no floor should be treated as resistant to every chemical.
Wet or wash-down areas
Review slip resistance, drainage, falls and cleaning access. Different areas of one facility may need different systems or surface textures.
Loading and movement zones
Assess joints, transitions and damaged concrete before coating. Line marking can help define routes, but it should follow the site’s operating and traffic-management plan.
Preparation comes before coating
The assessment should identify existing coatings, weak or dusty concrete, contamination, cracks and joints. Mechanical preparation and repairs must suit the substrate and chosen system. Moisture conditions and the environment during installation also need to be checked.
A coating does not correct every structural or movement problem. Discuss which defects can be repaired within the flooring scope and which need further assessment before installation.
Plan a practical shutdown
- Define the work zones. Measure the floor and identify fixed equipment, access routes and excluded areas.
- Confirm preparation and repairs. Include coating removal, contamination treatment and joint details where required.
- Agree the system. Record the intended use, layer build, finish and maintenance requirements.
- Stage access if needed. Discuss whether separate areas can be completed without compromising preparation or curing.
- Confirm reopening conditions. Pedestrians, forklifts, wet cleaning and chemicals may need different waiting periods.
What to include in your flooring enquiry
Send your Perth location, approximate area, floor photographs, business activity, traffic types, known spills or moisture issues and preferred shutdown dates. We can then discuss the site assessment and suitable system options.
For budget planning, read the commercial epoxy flooring cost guide. For hot, wet food-production areas, see epoxy versus PU cement. Explore our flooring systems for other applications.
Frequently asked questions
Is epoxy suitable for forklift traffic?
An appropriately specified system may suit forklift areas, but traffic intensity, wheel type, turning, loads, substrate and maintenance all affect suitability. Describe the actual operation before selecting a system.
Can you coat a workshop floor with oil contamination?
Contamination must be assessed and treated as part of preparation. The extent and depth of contamination can affect the scope and whether the proposed coating can be installed successfully.
How long will the warehouse need to close?
The work area, preparation, repairs, system and curing conditions determine the programme. Discuss staged work and confirm the conditions for pedestrians, forklifts and full operation separately.