The best way to protect concrete floors is to cover them with epoxy coatings. Garages are a typical space for epoxy topcoats, mainly to preserve the concrete from oil stains and tire marks. One of the largest garage spaces is in fact an airplane hangar! The larger the space, the more critical it is to have a professional and skilled installer, like the crew at West Coast Epoxy in Richmond.
Epoxy Flooring — Favored by Aviators
When you inquire about what pilots favor for coating their hangar floors, epoxy coats are consistently mentioned. Hot tires attach to concrete, but not epoxy coatings. Equipment work causes drips and stains, but not on epoxy coated concrete. Explains one pilot: “I have had an epoxy floor in my hangar going on 9 years now and it still looks new.”
Benefits of Epoxy Coats for Hangars
Because most hangars are quite large, 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 superior reflectivity, directing all available light upwards to boost visibility in the work area.
Another advantage to epoxy coats is the ability to embed parking lines and safety marks right into the floor covering. That way, you do not have to worry about paint getting scraped and faded, or surface applications losing grip over time. A well-delineated hangar is a safer and more efficient workspace, and epoxy coatings support both of those qualities. And if you’re worried about friction when the hangar floor is slick or wet, ask for non-slip additions be included in your epoxy topcoat.
You want your hangar space to look just as terrific as your aircraft! Epoxy coats support creating the look you desire, with color-matching options to meet your needs. For more information and to schedule an on-site consult, contact West Coast Epoxy online or over the phone today!
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