Three Tips To Stay On Schedule With Your Next Flooring Project

As an architect, designer, or contractor, staying on schedule is an important part of your business and your reputation. Project management is key, but there are often factors that are out of your control. When it comes to a flooring project, there are some steps that can be taken to help you meet critical deadlines.

To maximize efficiency, select a single-source flooring company. A flooring company that both manufactures and installs the product can ensure there are no coordination or communication issues. Working with one company directly minimizes the number of contacts you deal with and provides seamless service, from product selection and design specifications, to installation and final walk-through.

Specifying the product for spaces within your facility is vital for project success. Knowing the conditions of your space is the first step. Once you know the flooring performance requirements, your flooring provider can then assist you in selecting the right flooring system to meet the challenges of your environment.

For food and beverage facilities, a floor that is thermal shock resistant is often recommended due to the rapid and extreme temperature changes it experiences due to hot liquids, steam, or cold substances that come in contact with the floor's surface. The stresses generated in thermal shock are much greater than those in normal loading cycles, and even greater than the ultimate strength of the material^[1] causing uneven expansion and contraction. To avoid cracking, delamination, or other structural failures, floors designed to accommodate rapid temperature shifts should be installed.

Noise reduction may need to be factored in when choosing a floor for healthcare and educational facilities. Impact resistance could make or break the performance of a flooring system in a heavy-duty manufacturing or automotive company. Every area poses unique problems, and these specifications are essential to think about before installation to avoid time and money spent on potential repairs/replacements in the future.

When timelines are under pressure due to unforeseen construction delays, it is best to consider and assess the fastest options. Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) flooring has become of growing interest to several industrial companies, as the material produces fast-acting results, some that are ready to use in a matter of hours after application – depending on a myriad of factors.

The speedy solution offered by MMA makes it an attractive choice for those looking to minimize renovation downtime and save expenses caused by closures. Remember, the right flooring company will make sure to utilize the correct system and chemistry to fit the timeline of the project being installed.

Stonhard is in the unique position to offer epoxy, urethane, and MMA seamless flooring systems that can be installed quickly to save critical path time on new construction projects. At Stonhard, we not only have the capability of formulating our own products, we manufacture the materials as well. This allows us to carefully control and tailor the properties of each project to meet the specific needs of our customers. Contact us to set up a site visit and get started today!