Industrial Floor Protection for Resinous Flooring: Why It Matters During Construction
Proper industrial floor protection for resinous flooring is essential in construction projects. Skipping it can lead to costly damage that impacts both your budget and your reputation. Learn how safeguarding resinous flooring during construction saves money while maintaining professional standards.
Imagine investing in a brand-new resinous floor only to see it scratched, stained, or gouged before the facility even opens. Unfortunately, this happens all too often in today’s fast-track construction environment. And if you’re not offering industrial floor protection for resinous flooring as a contractor, you’ll likely find yourself fixing the damage on your own dime. We’ve learned this lesson the hard way.
The Reality of Today’s Construction Schedules
There was a time when resinous flooring went in at the very end of a project. Once installed, the space was cleaned, turned over, and ready for the owner to enjoy.
Today, schedules dictate everything. Flooring is being pushed earlier in the construction sequence, which means our crews are often sharing space with other trades. Lifts, toolboxes, and heavy equipment end up crossing floors that should already be protected.
The result? Damage before the owner ever sees the space. And no one wants to walk into a brand-new facility that already looks worn.
Where the Process Breaks Down
Floor protection is often specified at the design stage, but here’s what really happens:
Subcontractors redline it to cut costs
General contractors overlook it in the rush to meet deadlines
Responsibility gets pushed downstream until problems appear
By then, the damage is done and the flooring contractor is stuck with touch-ups, recoats, and lost profit.
Taking a Proactive Approach
At T.W. Hicks, Inc., we’ve decided to be proactive.
We’re excited to try Proguard Duracover, a protection system introduced to us by Sika USA—designed to guard resinous flooring from impact, staining, and abrasion throughout the rest of construction. Using proper industrial floor protection for resinous flooring ensures that every floor remains pristine, even in high-traffic construction environments.
The brand doesn’t matter as much as the principle: floors must be protected if we want owners to receive a facility that truly feels brand new on day one.
Protecting the Floor = Protecting Your Reputation
Industrial flooring is a major investment. Without industrial floor protection for resinous flooring, even the best floors can look worn before the ribbon is cut. At T.W. Hicks, we’re committed to delivering floors that perform on day one and beyond. Whether you’re a contractor, owner, or GC, it’s time to start the conversation. Contact us today and let’s start protecting your floors—and your reputation!