The safest floor coating for high-traffic warehouse areas is a heavy-duty, abrasion-resistant epoxy system that provides both durability and slip resistance. Nordbak’s epoxy compounds, including Nordwear 8, Fixwear, and Nordtile®, are designed to withstand forklifts, pallets, and constant foot traffic while ensuring worker safety and long-term floor performance.
Warehouses are the beating heart of logistics and supply chains. But their floors endure relentless stress: forklifts running day and night, heavy racks and pallets weighing down surfaces, and constant movement of people and equipment. In such environments, safety and durability must go hand in hand. A weak or unsafe floor isn’t just inconvenient – it’s a liability.
Why warehouse floors fail
Even well-built concrete floors deteriorate quickly under warehouse conditions if left unprotected. The main threats include:
- Abrasion from forklifts, pallet jacks, and trolleys.
- Impact damage from dropped goods and machinery movement.
- Surface dusting that makes floors slippery and unsafe.
- Cracking and spalling that lead to uneven surfaces and tripping hazards.
These issues not only increase maintenance costs but also compromise worker safety and efficiency.
Epoxy coatings: a warehouse essential
Epoxy floor coatings are widely recognised as the best solution for high-traffic warehouses because they form seamless, durable surfaces that resist wear and provide a safe working environment. Nordbak’s epoxy systems are engineered to handle both heavy mechanical stress and safety requirements.
- Nordwear 8 – A tough, abrasion-resistant epoxy designed for areas under heavy traffic and load.
- Fixwear – A versatile wear compound for patching and relining damaged areas without long shutdowns.
- Nordtile® – Provides chemical resistance as well as compressive strength, ideal for warehouses that store or handle corrosive goods.
Together, these coatings provide not just durability but a safer, cleaner surface for warehouse teams.
Safety as a priority
A safe warehouse floor is more than just strong – it must also reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls. Epoxy coatings help achieve this by:
- Creating smooth, dust-free surfaces that improve visibility and cleanliness.
- Offering non-slip finishes that reduce the risk of accidents, even when floors are wet.
- Maintaining flat and level floors that are safer for forklift operations.
By addressing both structural durability and worker safety, epoxy coatings create a safer operational environment.
Best practices for application
For coatings to perform as intended in warehouses, proper application is critical:
- Surface preparation – Concrete must be cleaned and mechanically profiled to ensure adhesion.
- Thickness of coating – Floors in high-traffic zones require thicker applications for maximum abrasion resistance.
- Curing time – Allowing coatings to fully cure ensures they can handle immediate forklift and trolley loads.
- Ongoing maintenance – Regular inspection and quick patching with compounds like Fixwear keeps floors safe and reliable.
Following these steps ensures that coatings deliver both safety and durability.
Example from the field
A large distribution warehouse experienced constant floor deterioration under forklift traffic, creating cracks and uneven surfaces that posed risks to workers and slowed operations. After resurfacing with Nordwear 8, the facility gained a seamless, slip-resistant surface that handled the heavy loads with ease. Safety improved significantly, and the warehouse reduced both downtime and repair costs.
Why Nordbak coatings are trusted in warehouses
With more than 40 years of experience in developing abrasion- and impact-resistant epoxy systems, Nordbak is trusted across industries that demand reliability. For warehouses, their coatings stand out because they:
- Withstand constant heavy traffic without breaking down.
- Resist abrasion and impact from forklifts, pallets, and equipment.
- Improve safety with slip-resistant finishes and dust-free surfaces.
- Enable quick maintenance with patch solutions that reduce downtime.
This combination of durability and safety is why Nordbak is the preferred choice for warehouse flooring.
Building safety and efficiency into warehouse operations
Warehouse floors are more than just surfaces – they’re the foundation of safe and efficient operations. By choosing abrasion-resistant epoxy systems, facilities ensure that their floors can handle the toughest traffic while protecting workers from accidents.
With Nordbak’s proven flooring solutions, warehouses gain durable, safe, and low-maintenance floors that keep operations moving smoothly and securely.
NORDWEAR 5 has excellent wear properties together with resilience and impact strength. It has been designed specifically for Waterborne Slurries and Pneumatic Conveyancing.
NORDWEAR 5 has excellent wear properties together with resilience and impact strength. It has been designed specifically for Waterborne Slurries and Pneumatic Conveyancing.
NORDWEAR 5 has excellent wear properties together with resilience and impact strength. It has been designed specifically for Waterborne Slurries and Pneumatic Conveyancing.
NORDWEAR 5 has excellent wear properties together with resilience and impact strength. It has been designed specifically for Waterborne Slurries and Pneumatic Conveyancing.
NORDWEAR 5 has excellent wear properties together with resilience and impact strength. It has been designed specifically for Waterborne Slurries and Pneumatic Conveyancing.
NORDWEAR 5 has excellent wear properties together with resilience and impact strength. It has been designed specifically for Waterborne Slurries and Pneumatic Conveyancing.
STANDARD BACKING is tough, resilient and ideal for Gold, Copper and Low Strength Ores Cone Crushers (5 foot Crushers), Primary Gyratory Crushers, Rotating Mills, Pulverizes and other heavy reduction machinery.
STANDARD BACKING is tough, resilient and ideal for Gold, Copper and Low Strength Ores Cone Crushers (5 foot Crushers), Primary Gyratory Crushers, Rotating Mills, Pulverizes and other heavy reduction machinery.
NORDWEAR 5 has excellent wear properties together with resilience and impact strength. It has been designed specifically for Waterborne Slurries and Pneumatic Conveyancing.
