Floors Built to Handle Daily Wear

Heavy-duty commercial floor coating systems installed throughout Minnesota for warehouses, shops, and high-traffic facilities.

When your facility floors in Thief River Falls show wear patterns from forklifts, foot traffic, or chemical exposure, commercial-grade coating systems are designed to withstand that level of use without chipping, peeling, or wearing through in high-traffic lanes. These systems use thicker resin layers and faster cure formulas than residential coatings, allowing you to return to normal operations sooner while maintaining a durable, easy-to-clean surface.

Concrete Designs installs commercial floor coating systems throughout Thief River Falls in manufacturing plants, automotive shops, retail spaces, and food service areas. The crew preps the floor by grinding and shot-blasting to remove oils, old coatings, and surface laitance, then applies a primer, base coat, and urethane or polyaspartic topcoat depending on the chemical resistance and cure time your operation requires. Slip-resistant additives can be broadcast into the coating for wet areas or ramps.

If you need a floor system that reduces downtime and holds up to heavy equipment or daily cleaning protocols, contact Concrete Designs to review coating options for your facility in Thief River Falls.

How commercial systems differ from standard epoxy coatings

Concrete Designs uses shot-blasting or diamond grinding equipment in Thief River Falls to prepare commercial floors, removing built-up oils, tire marks, and old sealers that would interfere with adhesion. The base coat is applied at a higher thickness than residential systems, and fast-cure topcoats allow the floor to be walked on within hours and returned to full service within 24 to 48 hours depending on the product used.

Once cured, the floor resists impacts from dropped tools, chemical spills from solvents or cleaners, and abrasion from rolling equipment. The surface stays level and smooth, so carts and pallet jacks move easily without catching on rough spots or cracks. Cleaning crews can mop or pressure wash the floor without worrying about degrading the finish.

Slip-resistant finishes are available for areas exposed to water, grease, or food processing liquids. These coatings include aluminum oxide or polymer grit that increases traction without making the floor difficult to clean. The system does not repair structural defects in the slab, so any settling, heaving, or deep cracking should be addressed before the coating is applied.

What facility managers want to know before installation

Business owners and facility managers in Thief River Falls often ask how long the installation takes, how soon the floor can be used again, and what level of traffic the coating can handle without breaking down.

How long does installation take in a commercial space?
Most installations take one to three days depending on the size of the floor and cure time of the topcoat. Fast-cure systems allow you to resume light traffic within 12 hours and full operations within 24 to 48 hours.
What types of facilities use commercial floor coatings?
Concrete Designs installs these systems in warehouses, auto repair shops, manufacturing plants, retail stores, and commercial kitchens across Thief River Falls. Any facility with high foot traffic, heavy equipment, or chemical exposure benefits from a durable coating.
How do slip-resistant coatings work?
Slip-resistant additives like aluminum oxide or polymer grit are broadcast into the wet topcoat and sealed in place. This creates a textured surface that increases traction in wet or greasy conditions without making the floor hard to clean.
What chemicals can the coating resist?
Commercial-grade systems resist oils, solvents, acids, alkalis, and most cleaning agents used in industrial and food service environments. The specific level of resistance depends on the resin type and topcoat used in your system.
When should the floor be recoated?
Recoating is typically needed when the topcoat shows visible wear in high-traffic lanes or when the surface no longer repels liquids as effectively. Most commercial systems last five to ten years before requiring maintenance.

Concrete Designs has installed commercial floor coating systems in facilities throughout Thief River Falls using heavy-duty resins, fast-cure topcoats, and professional surface prep equipment. If your floors need a coating that can handle daily traffic and reduce maintenance downtime, learn more about custom systems designed for your operation.