How to Select the Right Flooring for Pharmaceutical Facilities
The production of medical drugs, the manufacturing of medical supplies, and the delivery of healthcare require superior safety and cleanliness. You need durable, high-performance flooring, wall, and lining systems that meet or exceed FDA safety standards for industrial buildings and manufactured materials.
Consider industrial epoxy flooring as your commercial flooring solution. Resin and epoxy flooring can enhance safety, reduce maintenance, protect your sensitive equipment, and provide the long-term durability necessary to optimize production. But which flooring system is best for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry?
Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Epoxy Flooring
Healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities regularly turn to industrial resin flooring options such as epoxy, urethane cement, and other industrial resin flooring systems due to their versatility and durability. Resin flooring systems are the solution to high performance flooring that can be kept clean and sanitary.
Epoxy flooring provides a seamless surface that is non-porous, resists bacteria growth, and is highly resistant to heavy machinery and corrosive chemicals. These flooring options offer extended lifespan in well-trafficked areas, and the materials are easy to maintain.
High Performance Characteristics in Healthcare Flooring
Epoxy flooring systems are a go-to for labs, clean rooms, hospitals, and medical rooms because they have these key characteristics:
- Antibacterial
- Antimicrobial
- Abrasion-resistant
- Impact-resistant
- Chip/flake resistant
- Corrosion-resistant
- Anti-slip (safety)
- Antistatic
- Hygienic
- Long-lasting
Don’t forget to check that your flooring installer is factoring elements such as FDA compliance and sanitary concerns into their recommendation for pharmaceutical flooring.
Floor Coatings for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Healthcare Facilities
The best industrial epoxy floor coatings will depend on the needs of your room, building, or office space. Here are some of the common floor coatings used in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.
Epoxy
Industrial epoxy (not to be confused with epoxy paint) is a type of floor coating that is non-porous and is used in high-impact facilities where optimum durability is the top priority. Highly resistant to chemical spills and abrasion, these systems are combined with decorative chips or colored sands to enhance both functionality and aesthetics.
Urethane Cement
Urethane cement, commonly known as polymer concrete, is a unique blend of a polymer binder (urethane) and fillers (cement and aggregate), resulting in a durable and versatile material. The resulting resin is strong and high-performing. It is wear-resistant, durable, and can tolerate high moisture. Urethane cement flooring systems tend to perform well when installed in pharmaceutical labs and care facilities, as they can create seamless finishes that are easy to clean.
Epoxy & Urethane
Epoxy and urethane floors are highly durable and versatile flooring options. These floor systems consist of multiple layers, with an additional top layer of urethane that acts as a seal, providing a seamless surface that is resistant to moisture and heat. This makes them ideal for demanding environments, such as the healthcare industry, where cleanliness and durability are key. With their exceptional performance epoxy and urethane floor systems continue to be a popular choice for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.
Download our guide, Tips on Selecting the Right Flooring System for Pharmaceutical Facilities, for the expanded list of resin flooring options.
High-Quality Pharmaceutical Flooring Installation
The quality of the installation process can directly impact the flooring’s longevity and overall performance. For the best results, entrust the installation of your industrial epoxy or resin flooring to an experienced flooring contractor. They will ensure that the floor is appropriately prepared, the mixes are correct, and the coatings are properly applied and allowed to cure between coats. A professional team will have the necessary tools, training, and experience to install your floor efficiently and effectively.
Surface Technology Has Over 35 Years of Industrial Flooring Experience
When it comes to flooring, it’s important to ensure that the people you are working with are highly experienced and respected in the flooring industry. Surface Technology is a licensed, deadline-focused, national epoxy resin flooring contractor, providing industrial flooring, coating, and lining systems to healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities.
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