Car Park Flooring

Car Park Flooring 

Car park flooring is essential for both a safe and stylish place to park all types of vehicles. Usually available in epoxy, resin, or protective coating, each type is designed to meet updated requirements for car park construction.

Benefits of Car Park Flooring 

These textured finishes provide a surface that is safe and anti-slip for foot traffic, which is especially important in areas that receive heavy rainfall or experience ice and snow. 

However, car parking solutions also offer the following benefits:

• Enhanced visual appearance
• Reduced noise from tire squeals
• Improved light reflectivity
• Increased safety for vehicles maneuvering around the structure 

Types of Car Park Flooring 

GraniPoxy Epoxy Floor Coating 

Formulated from a fine granular coloured aggregate and an epoxy resin, this finishing system offers a unique granite look to car park floors. It boasts a 2-4mm self-levelling resin floor topping that is resistant to high wear and has an impressive gloss or satin finish. 

More cohesive and homogeneous than other resin products, GraniPoxy Epoxy floor coating becomes a solid floor with no pores after application. Compared to other car park flooring systems which are glued together, this means that both moisture and bacteria cannot penetrate the flooring system. 

Plain Color Resin Floor Coating

Plain-coloured resin floor coating can be directly applied to concrete floors and has many advantages over other types of resin, including an impressive variety of colour options. 

This option is known for its fast cure, meaning it does not take long to fully dry. A re-coat can be done about an hour after the initial application, allowing workers to apply more than one coat per day to maximize effectiveness. 

This resin coating is also ready for light use after 4 hours and ready for vehicle traffic in just one day. It is also available with enhanced slip reduction and a 0% VOC version. 

Decorative Polyaspartic Coating 

Both attractive and highly durable, polyaspartic resin is combined with a coloured vinyl flake blend to completely transform traditional concrete floors. This polyaspartic coating boasts durability, fast installation and can even extend the life of car park flooring. 

For even more customization, a wide range of both existing and custom colour blends are available.

Metallic Resin Flooring System 

A new and exciting method for floor finishes, this metallic resin offers a unique blend of design and practicality. The blend of metallic pigments and clear resin combine to create different angles inside the resin itself. As a result, the flooring reflects several colour tones and offers the appearance of depth. 

Concrete Floor Sealing 

Applying a seal to a concrete car parking floor is another possible solution. This particular method involves a colloidal silica chemical infusion, which reacts with the chemicals already present inside the concrete. 

This reaction creates a hard surface that prevents moisture and dust from escaping from the concrete and creates a protective “wear layer.” 

This option is cost-effective, reduces wear, and doesn't flake or peel away from the surface. However, it can't hide existing stains that may already exist in the concrete. 

Parking Carpet Tiles 

Parking Carpet Tiles make a great addition to the entry and exit areas of a car park where there is heavy foot traffic. Enjoy fewer scuffs and worn floors with these highly durable tiles. Made from 100% SDN registered nylon, these carpet tiles are suitable for heavy-duty use consistently. With routine cleaning, they can also stand up to inclement weather conditions. They also are designed in several appealing patterns to elevate any car park structure.

Installation of Car Park Flooring

Regardless of type or material, car park flooring needs correct installation to offer the desired effects:

• First, make sure that the floor is cleaned and degreased, then allowed to dry. This ensures the solution applied will be able to stick. 
• Next, the surface will need to be etched to get the epoxy or other material to stick to the concrete. Specialized etching solutions are available for this purpose and should be applied with a stiff broom or brush. 
• Once the floor is dried completely, prepare the room for application by using painter's tape along the base of each wall. 
• Next, the epoxy or other solution will be mixed and applied. Usually, the application needs to begin right away, or it won't apply correctly. 
• Finally, let the surface dry before use. 

Care & Maintenance

Car park flooring is easy to maintain due to its durable nature. However, it is still possible that grit or dirt will embed or scratch the floor over time. If this is the case, some simple spot cleaning will suffice:

• Vacuum using a shop vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Soap-based cleaners should be avoided since these leave a hazy coating behind. Using a deck-scrubbing brush with warm water will suffice. 
• If an area becomes heavily soiled, make sure to remove all dirt or grime on the surface with a vacuum or stiff broom. When this is complete, clean with a hard foam mop and hot water. 
• Lastly, apply an ammonia and water mix and mop again. This will properly clean all car park flooring. 

If you need assistance to find the right car park flooring for your home or office, ArchiPro provides a connection to the various professionals, ready to assist with all requirements and questions. Simply click "Contact supplier" on the product's page, or visit the supplier's website directly from the product's page.