We use the criteria below to evaluate options and normally we will offer you 3 options, bronze, silver and gold. Simple.
General observations/comments:
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Traffic and wear Abrasion, what wheels, repeated routes? |
Service life? How long until maintenance? | ||
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Chemical resistance Duration, frequency, cocktails, temp? |
Steam cleaning How will the floor be cleaned? |
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Temperature Normal, max, min. Thermal shock? |
Cure/downtime Think temperatures for curing! |
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Slip resistance Wet or dry? Think about cleaning |
Substrate humidity Always assess this! Rubber mat or tramex |
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Impact resistance Repeated impacts? Local or general? |
Conductive/AS What earth leakage resistance? |
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Hygiene Seamless, coving, cleaning |
Crack bridging Rigid, flexible or elastometric? |
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VOC content VOC and solvent free? |
Sound damping Comfort or noise reduction |
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UV resistance How important is this - visual and technical? |