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Impact-free Control Joints - Epoxy vs Flash Floor

Uneven slabs and worn control joints not only pose safety hazards but also lead to repeated impacts on your forklift wheels, resulting in unnecessary wear and tear. This can translate into costly repairs and replacements for your equipment. Companies often spend thousands of dollars each year on maintenance that could be avoided by simply addressing their floor conditions.

Get the Most Value from Your Investment

Repairing your floors can reduce damage to your forklifts and prevent costly wheel replacements. However, not all floor repair options are created equal. Take a look at the photo above, which shows a control joint repaired with epoxy. You'll notice the gap between the trowel and the joint. This "low point" is common with epoxy repairs and creates an uneven surface that disrupts the smooth ride you expect for your forklifts. Over time, this irregularity leads to repeated impacts, contributing to additional damage and premature wheel replacements.


Why Flash Floor Makes a Difference

Flash Floor is a game changer when it comes to floor repairs, thanks to its innovative "grade matching" capability. This process bridges uneven surfaces or gaps, creating a smooth transition. Unlike epoxy, Flash Floor requires no saw cutting and no minimum depth. Flash Floor can be feathered to a thickness thinner than a grain of sand, ensuring a flawless transition without any low points that could damage your equipment.


In the animated photo below, you'll see a control joint repaired with epoxy. Notice the remaining dip between the slabs, which is confirmed by the wear pattern and exposed aggregate, highlighted in green. This low point will continue to impact forklift wheels.


Moreover, notice the significant amount of concrete that must be cut out during the epoxy repair. This essentially creates two new control joints, which will eventually need further repairs, as epoxy has a limited lifespan. Over time, this could result in a much larger, more costly repair.



In contrast, the next photo shows a control joint repaired with Flash Floor. As you can see, the transition between the slabs is seamless, with no low points or widening of the repair area. Flash Floor creates a stronger, more durable repair and requires no saw cutting, making the process more efficient, non-invasive, cleaner, and cost-effective.

At Maintenance Solutions, SE, we offer a wide range of concrete repair services, with Flash Floor as one of our premier solutions. Learn more about Flash Floor and its benefits:



Explore all the advantages of Flash Floor repairs over traditional epoxy: Flash Floor Info


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