Voids between baseplate and grout may be discovered after grouting. These voids may be the result of obstructions, trapped air, or varying grout levels during placement.
There are basic steps to addressing these voids that are meant to ensure maximum contact between base and grout so unused forces are properly transferred to the foundation.
The most common method is sounding. Tap the plate and listen for hollow
When choosing the best slip resistant flooring system, there are several things a maintenance professional must take into consideration. You want to choose the correct system, because after all, you’re spending money, time, and effort to ensure safety to the employees that will be on it. Also, you want to make sure the system you put down will be durable enough to take the abuse.
As you know, industrial environments can be filled with hazards just waiting for someone not paying attention. And your Food and Beverage plant even has some unique challenges of its own.
On a daily basis, your floor is exposed to hot oils, blood, sugars, food acids, animal fats and the ever-present hot water washdown. One of your most common problems maintaining a floor that is slip resistant in the mist of all those slick substances. Production areas, coolers, locker rooms, etc., there is always the possibility of an employee slipping or falling and getting injured. Not having a slick resistant floor can cause real safety concerns for everyone involved. The 3 biggest issues that are most often with creating a slip resistant surface is labor restrictions, time, and cost. Let’s cover some common myths about applying
