Antimicrobial Flooring Assists in Battle Against Influenza Virus

The flu virus can survive on hard surfaces for up to 8 hours. As a number of particularly difficult flu strains have spread throughout the United States, the demand for antimicrobial floor coatings has grown dramatically.

Antimicrobial flooring surfaces provide a hygienic foundation to maintain cleanliness in many food processing, healthcare and industrial settings.

Antimicrobial floor coating technology has shown an ability to improve indoor air quality of a facility to create an environment where harmful pathogens cannot thrive grow.

How do antimicrobial flood coatings work?

First, antimicrobial flooring surfaces are both seamless and non-porous which creates a surface where moisture and contaminants are not able to collect and grow. These flooring surfaces are incredibly durable and withstand both high traffic and frequent cleaning.

In facilities where cleanliness is vital, these flooring surfaces foster improved air quality by not allowing mold, mildew, algae, bacteria, yeast and fungi a favorable area in which to grow.

Secondly, antimicrobial flooring contains a silver-based additive which inhibits the growth of dangerous microbes and bacteria. This technology is an efficient slow-release protective barrier against harmful microbial growth.

Antimicrobial floor coatings are available either in epoxy or urethane based formulas depending on the needs of a particular facility.

Steve Hess, president of Surface Solutions Inc, an Indianapolis based provider of industrial floor coating systems discussed the recent demand of antimicrobial flooring.

“Particularly in the food production and healthcare industries, we’ve seen an increased need for hygienic floor surfaces. Government regulations in these areas have become increasingly stringent regarding the overall cleanliness of these facilities. “ Hess said. “ We’ve had great success with the long term durability of these products and have been particularly impressed with how they’ve withstood some fairly harsh environments.”

About Surface Solutions

Surface Solutions is an independent industrial floor contractor specializing in seamless, polymer flooring systems utilizing the most trusted brands in the industry. From testing to consultant and complete installation services, Surface Solutions is your premier source of non-toxic, safe and environmentally friendly flooring systems. Surface Solutions offers turnkey installations using only in house personnel. All installations come with a complete single source warranty.