Epoxy flooring in Kanpur

Kanpur's industrial areas at Panki, Dada Nagar and Fazalganj are full of small and mid-sized units: plastic moulding, engineering, packaging, electrical goods and food packing, along with distribution warehouses that serve much of Uttar Pradesh. Many run in older sheds with worn concrete floors. Epoxy flooring is a practical upgrade for most of them, as long as it's matched to the unit and installed with Kanpur's summer heat in mind.

Plastic moulding units

Moulding units have their own floor issues:

• Plastic granules everywhere, which are slippery underfoot on smooth floors
• Hydraulic oil leaks from moulding machines
• Hot runners and moulds being moved around
• Heat from machines and the building

A self levelling epoxy or epoxy screed resists oil and makes sweeping granules easier. We add fine anti-slip texture in walkways, because loose granules on a glossy floor are a real slip hazard. Oil-soaked concrete around old machines is cut out before coating.

Engineering and electrical units

Machining, fabrication and assembly units need floors that resist oil and coolant, handle dropped parts and can be marked into zones. Self levelling epoxy suits assembly, and an epoxy screed or EPU hybrid handles heavier impact near machines.

Packaging and food packing

Packaging units need dust-free floors so film and cartons stay clean. Dry food packing areas need washable, hygienic floors. Self levelling epoxy works well in both. Wet food processing with hot water needs PU concrete.

Distribution warehouses

Warehouses in and around Kanpur carry pallet trucks and forklifts all day. An epoxy coating or self levelling epoxy controls dust, while forklift routes need a thicker system. Broken slab joints should be repaired before coating, or the new floor will chip along them.

Installing epoxy in Kanpur's heat

Kanpur's summer is one of the hottest in north India, and it affects epoxy installation:

1. Short working time. Epoxy sets very fast on hot slabs. We mix smaller batches.
2. Bubbles and marks. Fast setting traps air. We work early in the morning and in the evening.
3. Sun and heat in the building. We shade skylights and keep materials in the coolest spot.

After installation, standard epoxy near sunny doors and skylights can yellow, so UV-stable topcoats or EPU are worth considering there.

October to March is the easiest period for large floors.

Getting value for money

FAQs

Will an epoxy floor be slippery with plastic granules?

Loose granules make any smooth floor slippery. We add anti-slip texture to walkways and recommend regular sweeping.

Can epoxy be installed in May or June?

Yes, with early and late working hours and smaller batches, but October to March is easier.

How soon can machines restart after coating?

Foot traffic after about a day, and machines and trolleys after a few days, depending on temperature.

Call +91-8755475716 or fill in the form below to book a survey in Kanpur. More details are on our epoxy flooring page.