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The science and technology of farming and agriculture has come a long way in recent years. Pressures imposed by various environmental and economic changes have compelled growers to look beyond traditional practices to help lower risk and improve efficiency. Advances such as computer-controlled irrigation and mobile apps that allow farm managers to monitor and manage […]

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS:  Florock® Polymer Flooring, manufacturer of professional-grade concrete floor coating systems, headquartered in Chicago since 1952, introduces new Club Florock, an innovative program for industrial, commercial and institutional facilities desirous of installing their own flooring. While the great majority of end users will continue to utilize the company’s network of highly skilled Approved Contractors […]

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What Our Customers Are Asking… Question: How do you apply epoxy flooring in extreme temperatures with fluctuations? My facility is located in a semi-arid climate that can have 50 degree daytime/nighttime temperature swings. We’ve had trouble with epoxy flooring installations in the past. Do you have any suggestions? Bob P. of Paso Robles, CA Answer: […]

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While LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) started out as a rating system for sustainable new construction, over the past nearly two decades, it has grown to now encompass nearly all types of building projects and is the most widely used green rating system in the world. The benefits to building owners of having […]

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As is the case with any product, the properties and thus, the quality and value of epoxy floor coatings vary among different brands and manufacturers. By knowing what the experts look for, you will be better prepared to evaluate the various epoxy flooring systems on the market and select the products ideally suited to your […]

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While the term, “3D Epoxy Flooring”, may occasionally be heard around commercial construction sites, individuals outside the industry may well wonder what this new flooring trend is all about. After all, the average user or building occupant typically thinks about floor surfaces in terms of length and width, that is, two dimensions or “2D”. However, […]

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Nothing takes quite the beating in an industrial or commercial facility like the flooring. Durability, abrasion resistance and traction are common needs for any hard working operation. The flooring has to be able to withstand both pedestrian traffic as well as traffic from forklifts, dollies, and other types of equipment. Then there are the specific […]

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Preventing accidents and injuries in the workplace is one of the most critical priorities of every employer. Concern for the potential victims and their families, along with possible financial costs, are the stuff of managers’ nightmares. Unfortunately, slip or trip and fall events continue to rank high on the list of worker injury causation year […]

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Concrete is one of the most common flooring substrates used in commercial and industrial buildings. Its durability, performance, and lifespan can be virtually unequalled, if it is: Poured and placed correctly, with the right concrete mix and curing process for the situation Properly finished for the specific type of facility Cleaned regularly and well-maintained Leveling […]

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When bubbles appear in a freshly applied epoxy coating, the most common culprit is something called “outgassing”. Outgassing is a site condition that allows air or gas from the concrete substrate to escape in excess and cause blisters, craters, bubbles, or pinholes. Temporary Condition Unlike moisture vapor transmission (MVT), which can be a more serious […]

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