Why flooring determines safety, hygiene and efficiency
In the fast-growing world of industrial, food-production and high-tech facilities, countless engineering considerations go into keeping operations safe and efficient. Yet, one element is often overlooked despite supporting every movement, every process and every worker: the flooring system.
Flooring is no longer a simple decorative finish. It has evolved into a specialised performance surface that directly influences hygiene, durability, safety and long-term operational cost. Today, three categories play the biggest roles across modern facilities, namely, industrial flooring, food-safe flooring and anti-static flooring. Nippon Paint delivers professional flooring systems engineered precisely for these environments—ensuring buildings perform the way they should.
Industrial flooring: Built for durability
Factories, automotive centres, logistics hubs and warehouses subject their floors to intense punishment. Heavy loads, forklift traffic, chemical exposure and continuous abrasion can quickly wear down ordinary concrete. When flooring fails, operations halt—resulting in safety risks, costly repairs and production downtime.
Nippon Paint’s FloorShield Industrial Flooring Systems, particularly FloorShield Epoxy and FloorShield PU (Polyurethane), are designed to withstand these harsh conditions. These solvent-free, high-build epoxy systems deliver:
- Exceptional abrasion and impact resistance
- Protection against oils, chemicals, solvents and cleaning agents
- A seamless, dust-free surface that improves workplace hygiene
- Long-term structural durability for 24/7 operations
Nippon Paint FloorShield Epoxy’s smooth, self-levelling finish not only enhances productivity but also reduces maintenance frequency—making it a strategic investment rather than a mere finishing choice.
Food-safe flooring: Hygiene from the ground up
In food-processing plants, beverage factories, commercial kitchens and cold-storage areas, hygiene is everything. Floors here must withstand thermal shock from hot washdowns, resist bacteria, perform safely in wet conditions and tolerate constant chemical exposure.
This is where Nippon Paint FloorShield UCREED, a high-performance polyurethane cement (PUC) flooring system, becomes essential. Engineered for HACCP-relevant environments, FloorShield UCREED provides:
- A non-porous, seamless surface that prevents bacterial growth
- Resistance to extreme temperatures—from steam cleaning to freezing zones
- Slip-resistant textures for worker safety in wet or oily areas
- Outstanding chemical resistance against acids, oils, fats and sugars
Nippon Paint FloorShield UCREED’s superior thermal stability prevents cracking or delamination—ensuring facilities remain clean, compliant and safe. For the food industry, where contamination risks must be controlled at every step, a professionally engineered flooring system is the foundation of trust.
Anti-static flooring: Protecting high-tech spaces
In electronics manufacturing, pharmaceutical labs, clean rooms and data centres, even a tiny electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment or disrupt sensitive processes. Flooring in these environments must do more than support foot traffic—it must actively control static electricity.
Nippon Paint FloorShield ESD systems—available in both conductive and dissipative variants—ensure consistent, controlled grounding of static charges. These systems offer:
- Reliable electrical resistance across the entire floor
- Protection for sensitive equipment and microelectronic components
- Compliance with international ESD safety standards
- A clean, easy-to-maintain seamless surface suited for sterile environments
By preventing uncontrolled static build-up, Nippon Paint FloorShield ESD enhances product quality, protects workers and equipment and reduces costly production failures.
A total system, not just a surface
The performance of any flooring system depends not only on the product but also on the correct installation method. Nippon Paint provides end-to-end support—from substrate assessment and surface preparation to system selection and professional application.
This ensures every Nippon Paint FloorShield system—whether Epoxy, PU, UCREED or ESD—performs exactly as engineered, extending the lifespan of the facility and minimising operational risks.
The foundation of safe, clean and efficient facilities
Industrial flooring, food-safe flooring and anti-static flooring may serve different purposes but they share one important truth: the right flooring system is essential for building performance. With Nippon Paint’s professionally engineered flooring solutions, businesses can operate safer, cleaner and more efficiently—empowering the flooring beneath their feet to become the true unsung hero of modern buildings.
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