Antistatic and ESD flooring in Agra

Agra isn't an electronics manufacturing city, so antistatic flooring here is mostly about protecting expensive equipment rather than production lines. We see demand from hospitals building operation theatres and imaging suites, hotels and banks with server rooms, and service centres that repair phones, computers and medical devices. For these rooms, a small investment in the right floor protects equipment worth far more.

Hospitals and diagnostic centres

Agra's hospital sector is expanding, with new OT complexes, cath labs and imaging centres. Floors in these rooms usually need to meet a hospital specification that includes:

• antistatic or conductive properties within a set resistance range
• a jointless surface with coved skirting for infection control
• resistance to disinfectants used many times a day
• enough strength for operating tables, C-arms and imaging equipment

We lay these floors over a copper grid with a conductive primer, finish with an antistatic self levelling epoxy or PU, and test resistance before handover.

Hotel and bank server rooms

Server rooms in hotels, banks and offices are often small rooms that were never designed for IT equipment. They frequently have ordinary tiles or bare concrete, and static builds up when staff walk in during dry winter months. Replacing or coating the floor with an antistatic system is a straightforward fix, and it can usually be done in a day or two with careful protection of running equipment.

Electronics service centres

Phone, laptop and medical device repair centres open up electronics every day. A technician's footsteps on a tiled floor can build enough charge to damage a board. An ESD floor in the repair area, used with ESD footwear and bench mats, reduces repeat failures and warranty returns.

Heat, dust and installation

Agra's summer heat and dust affect resin work. Hot slabs speed up curing and make self levelling finishes harder to get right, while dust settling on a fresh floor spoils the finish. In summer we work early in the day, cool the room where possible and keep it sealed until the surface has set.

Installation steps

1. Survey to confirm the resistance requirement and check the slab
2. Grinding and repair of the existing floor
3. Copper grid and earthing points
4. Conductive primer across the room
5. Antistatic or ESD finish, with coves where required
6. Earthing by your electrician
7. Resistance testing and handover of readings

Looking after an antistatic floor

The floor doesn't need special care, but a few habits matter. Clean with a neutral cleaner, never wax or polish, use ESD-safe mats rather than rubber ones, and ask staff in sensitive rooms to wear ESD footwear. Retest the floor periodically, and always after any repair.

FAQs

How long does it take to do a small server room?

A small server room can often be completed in a few days including curing and testing. We protect running equipment during the work.

Can antistatic flooring go over existing tiles?

If the tiles are sound and well bonded, yes, after grinding. Loose tiles must be removed first.

Is an antistatic floor required for every hospital OT?

It depends on the hospital's specification and the equipment used. Your project or biomedical engineer should confirm the requirement.

Call +91-8755475716 or fill in the form below to discuss your room in Agra. More details are on our antistatic ESD flooring page.