specifying a new flooring surface can be a real headache for facilities managers
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Flowcrete know that facilities managers understand that no other surface in the building gets as much use as the floor. An informed and prudent choice at design stage is critical to preventing tragic results. Here, Flowcrete highlight key considerations when specifying, replacing or repairing floor finishes in various facilities.TRANSCRIPT
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specifying a new flooring surface can be a real headache for facilities managers…
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often occupants or users can overlook the importance of
what’s underfoot
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but facilities managers understand that no other surface in the building gets as much use as the floor
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so an informed & prudent choice at the start of your development project is critical to preventing tragic results
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there are many safety factors at play...
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1the function of the space
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will it be subject to chemical attack, oil & grease spillages or temperature variances?
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2 traffic levels
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it’s common sense that high-traffic areas will require heavy-duty materials
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3 ease of maintenance
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over its life, a floor’s maintenance costs can outgrow its installation cost if it’s not easy to keep clean
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4repair flexibility
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if a localised area of the floor is damaged how easy & cost-effective will it be to repair?
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5 service life
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just how long can you
expect the floor to function without having to do this all over again?
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faced with impending downtime & loss of revenue another consideration is without doubt monetary
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that’s where a lifecycle cost analysis will come in handy
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the cheapest material to install is often the most expensive over a 15 year+ period due to high cleaning, maintenance & repair costs
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it’s also important to think about what happens at the end of the floor’s life…
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will it prove costly to remove, dispose of & replace?
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flowcrete has a range of resin flooring materials that can meet the needs of facilities managers
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fast-cure methyl methacrylate flooring solutions that can be fully operational in just 2 hours
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minimising disruption, downtime & loss of revenue
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cementitious polyurethane offering excellent strength, chemical resistance, temperature resistance & bacterial control
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ensuring a long-lasting & durable surface
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highly decorative but deceptively durable terrazzo with a life expectancy equal to that of the building
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accommodating high trafficked concourse areas
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positively textured quartz-based systems that can be adjusted to suit slip resistance needs
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ensuring a safe environment for users underfoot
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what’s more – all of flowcrete’s materials
are seamless
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making them easy to clean, maintain & offering a more hygienic alternative to tiles
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and come in a range of decorative colours, patterns & textures that can be used for a variety of purposes
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aesthetics, colour zoning, colour matching, navigational signage as well as safety & hazard avoidance
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to top it off end of life resin finishes can simply be floored over
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with no need for them to be ripped up, removed or sent to landfill
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to discuss how flowcrete can help to reduce any stress on your next flooring project
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