Commercial applications
Aerospace & military flooring
Resilient floors for hangars, maintenance bays, labs and assembly areas that see heavy machinery, traffic and chemicals.
Overview
Floors for hangars and military buildings
Floors in aerospace and military installations must be highly resilient and withstand heavy machinery, traffic and chemical exposure. Assembly areas, labs, maintenance bays and jet-engine repair stations all need seamless, dependable flooring.
Epoxy systems offer chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, ease of maintenance and light reflection for air hangars and military buildings. Our epoxy and urethane floors can be customized to your facility’s specifications and appearance requirements.
To find out which epoxy or urethane system suits your facility, call or arrange a site visit with one of our installation professionals.
Application at a glance
- Typical spaces
- Air hangars, assembly areas, labs, maintenance bays and jet-engine repair stations
- Common floor needs
- Heavy machinery, traffic and chemical exposure
- Why epoxy
- Chemical and abrasion resistance, easy maintenance and light reflection
Where it works
Areas we floor
- Air hangars
- Assembly areas
- Labs
- Maintenance bays
- Jet-engine repair stations
- Parking and apparatus areas
Inside the facility
Different floors within one facility
An aerospace or military facility is several floor environments under one roof. Hangars, maintenance bays, labs, assembly areas and support spaces see different traffic and exposure, so the system is chosen area by area.
| Area | What the floor faces | Systems to consider |
|---|---|---|
| Air hangars | Heavy machinery and equipment traffic across a large open floor, where good light matters | Solid epoxy, which is used on airplane hangar floors, or other epoxy systems with a reflective finish |
| Maintenance bays and jet-engine repair stations | Chemicals, fluids, tools and parts, and constant work traffic | Epoxy or urethane systems chosen for chemical and abrasion resistance |
| Labs | Chemicals and frequent cleaning | Seamless epoxy floors that are easy to keep clean |
| Assembly areas | Steady traffic, carts and equipment | Epoxy or polished concrete, depending on traffic and exposure |
| Offices and support spaces | Foot traffic and a professional appearance | Polished concrete or epoxy finishes |
Systems
Systems for aerospace and military
Epoxy and urethane systems are used in hangars, maintenance bays, labs and assembly areas because they offer chemical and abrasion resistance, easy maintenance and light reflection. Solid epoxy is used on airplane hangar floors.
Planning factors
What shapes a hangar or maintenance floor
Beyond durability, a few factors decide which system and finish suit a hangar, shop or lab.
Light reflection
A light-colored, glossy epoxy floor reflects light, which helps in large hangars and under aircraft and equipment.
Chemicals and fluids
Maintenance work brings fluids and chemicals onto the floor, so chemical and abrasion resistance guide the choice where exposure is regular.
Markings and zones
Line markings and color coding can show where equipment parks and moves and where people should walk.
Heavy machinery
Equipment and machinery loads call for a hard, abrasion-resistant surface on a sound, repaired slab.
Facility specifications
Epoxy and urethane floors can be customized to a facility’s own specifications and appearance requirements, so those are reviewed before a system is proposed.
Easy cleaning
Seamless floors without joints are easier to keep clean in labs and maintenance areas where fluids and dust collect.
FAQ
Aerospace and military flooring questions
What flooring is used in aircraft hangars?
Solid epoxy is used on airplane hangar floors, and epoxy systems offer chemical and abrasion resistance, easy maintenance and light reflection. The system and finish are chosen after evaluating the floor and how the hangar is used. See solid epoxy flooring.
Why does light reflection matter on a hangar floor?
A light-colored, reflective floor bounces light around a large space, including under aircraft and equipment, which can make work areas easier to see.
Can a worn hangar or shop floor be recoated?
Often, yes. The old coating is removed by grinding, cracks and damaged concrete are repaired, and a new system is installed. The condition of the slab decides the exact steps. See concrete grinding.
How should maintenance-bay floors be cleaned?
Sweep regularly so grit does not wear the finish, wipe up fluids and chemicals as they happen, and clean with a neutral cleaner. Strong degreasers should only be used if the coating manufacturer allows them. See the floor care guide.
Areas served
Serving homes and businesses across Southern California
- San Diego County
- Orange County
- Riverside County
- Los Angeles County
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