The best way to maintain concrete surfaces is to protect them with epoxy flooring. Garages are a typical space for epoxy coatings, principally to protect the concrete from tire marks and oil stains. One of the largest garage spaces is actually an airplane hangar! The larger the space, the more critical it is to have a skilled and professional installer, like the team at West Coast Epoxy in Lincoln.
Epoxy Flooring — Favored by Pilots
When you read up on what pilots like for coating their hangar floors, epoxy coats are continuously mentioned. Hot tires adhere to concrete, but not epoxy coatings. Plane mechanical work causes drips and stains, but not on covered concrete. Explains one pilot: “I have had an epoxy floor in my hangar going on 9 years now and it still looks new.”
Why Add Epoxy Coatings for Hangars
Considering most hangars are quite big, providing enough lighting is a challenge. Lights are placed at a high elevation to accommodate space for airplanes, while the planes themselves cast strong shadows. Epoxy topcoats help resolve these challenges with their excellent reflectivity, directing all available light upwards to improve visibility in the work area.
Another advantage to epoxy coatings is the ability to embed positioning lines and safety markings right into the floor covering. That way, you do not need to worry about paint getting scratched and faded, or surface applications losing adhesion over time. A well-defined hangar is a safer and more productive workspace, and epoxy coatings contribute to both of those qualities. And if you are worried about friction when the hangar floor is greasy or wet, ask that non-slip additives be incorporated in your epoxy topcoat.
You no doubt would like your hangar space to look just as great as your aircraft! Epoxy topcoats contribute to creating the style you want, with color-matching options to meet your needs. For more information and to schedule an on-site consultation, contact West Coast Epoxy online or over the phone today!
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