Managing high-traffic areas in your building can be a challenge. Whether you are dealing with pedestrian or vehicular traffic, chemical spills, rainwater or snow dragged in from the outside, keeping your floor safe, accessible and aesthetically pleasing is no easy task. Let's explore a few major issues high-traffic areas may face:

• Wear and tear: Constant traffic and impact wear your floor surface down, leading to visible signs of deterioration.
• Scratches, scuffs and skid marks: Shoes, tires, furniture and equipment may leave their mark on your floors.
• Stains and spills: High-traffic areas are prone to accidental spills, such as a dropped beverage in a mall or a fluid spill in a machine shop.
• Water damage: Rainwater and snowmelt tracked in on shoes and tires can settle in high-traffic areas. If not cleaned in time, it may contribute to floor damage if your floor system is susceptible to it. Additionally, moisture in cracks can create a conducive environment for mold and mildew growth.

As a result, the floor of your high-traffic areas may lose its aesthetic appeal and create unsafe or inaccessible conditions for pedestrians and equipment.

What can you do about it?

Addressing floor conditions in high-traffic areas is an essential and very customized task. It depends on your floor type and your facility's operations. The needs of a hospital are very different from those of a heavy manufacturing plant. How can you determine what you need to keep your floors in great shape? Start with a commercial floor inspection to determine the extent of the damage and receive recommendations based on your traffic level and functions. With this information in hand, you will be able to determine your next steps.

Is it time to resurface your floors?

One of the most effective ways to quickly restore a worn, damaged floor is resurfacing. This process involves repairing and grinding (if needed) your existing floor, followed by the application of a new layer(s) and top coat. As a result, this method creates a seamless and easy-to-maintain floor that can be customized to your specific needs. You may choose various finishes and sealants that fit your application and traffic impact. Floor resurfacing is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to new floor installations.

What is floor rejuvenation?

Floor rejuvenation is an excellent, cost-efficient way to make your floors look new and as safe as possible. It is a multi-step process where the top surface is removed and the floor is treated or polished, bringing them to the desired gloss level. This also includes the VCT or terrazzo Strip and Wax process, where the dirt and debris are removed with industrial scrubbers and a wax coating is applied after a thorough cleaning. Rejuvenating your concrete, VCT or terrazzo floor creates a like-new, smooth surface with high reflectivity and resistance to various contaminants. The service that can be easily done after business hours, on YOUR schedule, delivering "just-like-new" rejuvenated flooring with no impact on your business operations

Repairs: Keep your floors safe and accessible.

Imperfections or damage to floor surfaces, such as cracks, damaged joints or spalling, can create safety concerns for your facility. Various contaminants, including mold, bacteria or fungi, may thrive in those areas. Additionally, floor damage may result in accidents and add extra wear to your material handling equipment. Typical floor repairs include cracks, joint reconstruction and repair, patches and sidewalk repairs. If you are looking for DIY floor repair solutions, check out QuestMark's online shop. Need professional help? Not a problem! Visit this page for more details.

Maintenance: Help your floor keep up with traffic.

The secret to extending the life of your commercial floor is routine maintenance. There are various types of flooring and it is crucial to understand the specifics of cleaning and maintaining the type(s) you have in your building. Check out this page to help you stay ahead of your floor maintenance schedule.

Clean, Sanitize, Disinfect (CSD): Emergencies happen, what to do?

Suppose your facility experienced a significant spill, flooding, pandemic or needs post-renovation clean-up. Not sure where to start to resolve the situation? Check out QuestMark's Clean, Sanitize and Disinfect (CSD) service where highly trained teams will safely remove contaminants from your interior surfaces, including bathrooms, racking and sealed products.

Maintaining high-traffic areas can be challenging, but multiple professional services are available to help you stay ahead of the game. Need help? Contact us today.