Industrial & Warehouse Epoxy in Naperville, IL
We put epoxy floors down in warehouses, plants and other industrial spaces across Naperville, Illinois.
- Quotes in writing
- 21 areas covered
Naperville Epoxy Flooring coats warehouse and industrial floors across Naperville. We walk the building with you, check the concrete, and send you a written quote before any work starts.
What an industrial epoxy floor is
NIOSH, which is part of the CDC, says epoxies and resins are chemicals that can combine to form a hard, strong surface when they cure, or dry. It says they are often used in two-part glues or surface coatings. On a warehouse floor, we lay thicker coats so the floor stands up to forklifts, pallets and carts.
Floors that carry forklifts and heavy loads
OSHA says powered industrial trucks, commonly called forklifts or lift trucks, are used in many industries, mainly to move materials. OSHA's rule for floors at work also says each floor has to be able to hold the most weight it is meant to carry. We ask what runs on your floor and how heavy it is, and we pick the coats to suit it.
Marking aisles and walkways
OSHA's rule for handling materials says that where machines move materials, there has to be enough safe room for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and anywhere a turn has to be made. It says aisles have to be kept clear and in good repair, and permanent aisles have to be marked. We can lay aisle lines and walkways in a different color as part of the floor.
Battery charging areas
OSHA's forklift rule says battery charging has to be done in areas set aside for it. It says those areas need ways to flush and neutralize spills from the batteries, fire protection, protection for the chargers from trucks, and enough fresh air to clear the fumes. Tell us where you charge your forklifts, and we'll plan the coating in that area with you.
Grinding dust
OSHA says concrete contains crystalline silica. It says grinding concrete creates very small particles of it, at least 100 times smaller than ordinary sand you might find on beaches and playgrounds. OSHA says workers who breathe those particles in are at higher risk of serious diseases, including lung cancer and silicosis, an incurable lung disease. Before we grind, we tell you how we keep the dust down and away from your workers and stock.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- The name of each product, and how many coats.
- Where the aisle lines and walkways go, and what color they are.
- How the concrete will be ground, and how the dust will be handled.
- Which areas get done on which days, and where stock and racks move to.
- Whether crack repair and removing an old coating are in the price.
- When people can walk on each area, and when forklifts can drive on it again.
Questions about industrial and warehouse epoxy in Naperville
Can you coat the warehouse one section at a time?
Yes, we can split the job into sections so your shipping and receiving keeps running while we work on the rest.
Does a wet or oily floor need anything extra?
OSHA says falls on the same level, on a working surface, are among the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Its rule says floors at work have to be kept free of hazards such as leaks and spills. We can add a fine grit to the top coat where your floor gets wet or oily, so it grips better.
Do you bring safety data sheets for the products?
Yes, we can give you the safety data sheet for each product we use. OSHA says all employers with hazardous chemicals in the workplace must have labels and safety data sheets for the workers exposed to them, and train them to handle those chemicals.
Is the floor safe for workers once it has cured?
NIOSH says cured epoxies are usually safer to handle than their uncured parts, and that as epoxies cure they generally turn into much less toxic materials. We tell you when each area is ready for your crew.
Can a business take leftover epoxy to the Naperville hazardous waste drop-off?
The Illinois EPA says one of its long-term household hazardous waste drop-off sites is in Naperville. It says its collections take items such as paints and thinners, but business wastes are not accepted. So we take our leftover epoxy and empty cans away with us.
How do you keep epoxy and dust out of the floor drains?
The City of Naperville says not to flush or pour paint, harsh chemicals and similar products down the drain, because its wastewater plant has a hard time treating them and they can end up in local waterways. So we bag the dust and never rinse our tools in a floor drain.
Can you fix cracks or a worn coating first?
Yes, we can. Our concrete crack repair page covers cracks, and our epoxy floor repair page covers an old coating that has worn through.
How much does a warehouse epoxy floor cost?
We price your floor once we've walked the building, and you get that quote in writing.
Get a quote for industrial and warehouse epoxy
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and a note about your warehouse floor. We'll walk the building, go through the options with you, and give you a written quote. To see the other floors we coat, go to the Naperville Epoxy Flooring home page.
Ready to talk about your epoxy flooring job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.