When your facility goes offline for a summer shutdown, it’s the perfect opportunity to complete critical flooring projects that are difficult to schedule during regular operations. Proactive floor maintenance, repairs, resurfacing or rejuvenation can improve safety, operational efficiency or aesthetics and help you avoid costly repairs in the future. Here’s how you can make the most of your summer shutdown from a flooring perspective:

>> Download Our Summer Plant Shutdown Maintenance Checklist, a quick guide created for facility and maintenance managers looking to optimize their downtime.

Surface Cleaning

Give your floor a deep clean to improve safety, appearance and overall performance. Regular cleaning and maintenance extend the life of your floor system and protect your investment. 

Floor Drainage Check

Inspect floor drains and surrounding areas to ensure proper drainage. Clean or repair damaged areas to prevent standing water that can lead to slips, trips and falls once operations resume.

Joint and Crack Repair

Over time, floor joints and cracks can expand and contract with seasonal changes or even become damaged under heavy traffic. Use shutdown periods to repair and protect joints, preventing further damage and ensuring a smoother, safer surface for operations.

Floor Resurfacing and More Repairs

Summer shutdowns are ideal for addressing worn, damaged or deteriorated floor in production zones, warehouses and high-traffic areas. Restore slip resistance, repair and rejuvenate surfaces to create a safer and more aesthetically pleasing workspace.

Floor Coatings

Need a floor coating to add chemical resistance, impact protection and simplify maintenance? Plant shutdowns are the best time to do it. Fresh coatings can also improve brightness and aesthetics in work areas.

Safety Line Striping and Demarcation

Fresh safety striping and clearly marked pedestrian zones help maintain OSHA compliance and optimize workflow. During shutdowns, without production interruptions, you can update or redesign your facility’s traffic patterns with new, durable markings. Keep in mind, not all demarcation methods are created equal. Unlike stickers and decals commonly used in the industry, QuestMark’s high-durability floor paint is built to last — standing up to heavy traffic, tire wear and the demands of your facility.

Exterior Pavement and Parking Lot Maintenance

Parking lots, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces are constantly exposed to the elements and heavy traffic, causing uneven sidewalks and pavement to become brittle over time. A plant shutdown is the perfect time to address your parking areas, sidewalk and grounds to ensure safety, accessibility and clear wayfinding for employees and visitors. Explore our traffic solutions here.

Not sure where to start?

Begin with a free comprehensive floor inspection by one of our experienced specialists to identify safety hazards and areas for improvement. Ask your representative about a free demo of our industrial-grade DIY products and in-house training programs to ensure your team has all the tools they need to keep your facility floor in top condition.

Contact QuestMark today to schedule your summer shutdown flooring projects and set your facility up for long-term success!