Industrial Flooring: The ultimate guide to choosing a durable and safe floor
Choosing the right floor for an industrial warehouse, workshop or professional kitchen is one of the most critical decisions in any construction or renovation project. It’s not just an esthetic issue: it's about safety, durability and hygiene. From the constant movement of heavy machinery to contact with chemicals, grease and extreme temperatures, industrial flooring must withstand intensive use. Therefore, the choice of material will determine the lifespan and long-term maintenance costs. Compared to traditional solutions such as concrete or resins, technical ceramics have become the most complete and reliable alternative. Their ability to combine strength, safety and hygiene makes them the perfect base for the most demanding environments.
What is industrial flooring and what are the characteristics?
Industrial flooring is much more than just a simple surface: it's a layer designed to withstand the harsh conditions of productive, logistic or commercial environments. Unlike household flooring, the technical properties are the most important. The essential characteristics of good industrial flooring are:
- High mechanical strength: it must be capable of supporting the weight and traffic of heavy vehicles such as forklifts, as well as resisting impacts and preventing cracks.
- Chemical resistance: the material must remain unchanged when exposed to spills involving acids, oils, solvents and other corrosive substances.
- Anti-slip safety: to prevent workplace accidents, one of the highest priorities is ensuring a surface that provides a good grip, even in humid conditions or in the presence of grease.
- Hygiene and ease of cleaning: in sectors such as foodstuffs or healthcare, the floor must be low-porosity to prevent dirt buildup and bacterial proliferation. Cleaning should be quick and easy.
- Durability and low maintenance: a good choice will lead to flooring that will maintain all the original technical and esthetic properties for decades with minimal maintenance and at a very low long-term cost.
Types of industrial floors: extruded ceramic as a solution
Although there are several options on the market, such as epoxy resins or polished concrete, extruded porcelain stoneware has become the most advanced solution. The manufacturing process achieves tiles with extraordinary hardness, which outperform all other materials.
At Gres Aragón, we have developed Aciker Plusa range of technical porcelain flooring designed to meet the most demanding industry needs. The composition and extrusion process guarantee flexural strength above 43N/mm², near-zero water absorption (≤0.5%), and excellent resistance to stains and chemical attack.
In addition, the durability has been tested against wear, frost and sudden temperature changes, making it ideal for both industrial facilities and kitchens or food processing areas.
Project carried out with the Aciker Plus collection – industrial flooring
Hygiene in any industry begins with the choice of flooring
Hygiene is non-negotiable in the foodstuffs industry, laboratories and healthcare facilities. Surfaces must be aseptic to prevent contamination. Thanks to their zero porosity, Aciker Plus ceramic tiles prevent dirt from penetrating, making cleaning easier and ensuring a clean environment.
This feature aligns with the excellent antibacterial properties of ceramics, which naturally inhibit microorganism growth combined with solutions such as Bioklinker®, a treatment integrated into the tile during firing that eliminates up to 99% of bacteria, fungi and other pathogens makes it the perfect industrial flooring for school cafeterias, industrial kitchens and other facilities requiring extra safety and hygiene. In addition to being an antibacterial solution, Bioklinker® is also effective against stains and odors.
The collection includes a variety of Tiles that adapt to different needs and styles. The available formats are 12×25, 25×25 and 25×50, in addition to special options such as 12×25 Grooved, 12×25 Gridded and 25×25 Gridded, which bring texture and personality to any space.
As for the color range, two carefully selected tones stand out for their elegance and versatility:
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Natural Aciker, a light beige tone that conveys warmth and naturalness.
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Grey Aciker, a sober gray that provides modernity and visual balance.
This combination of formats and colors allows for unique compositions, which can adapt to both contemporary settings and more classic spaces.
How to choose the best flooring for your industrial warehouse?
The specific needs given the activity involved must be analyzed in order to make the right choice of flooring for an industrial warehouse. Answering these four questions helps determine the best industrial flooring option:
- What does your company do? A logistics company is not the same as a livestock facility. Assess the level of exposure to chemicals, grease and moisture.
- Who or what will move through this facility? Will it be mainly pedestrian traffic or will there be a constant flow of heavy machinery? This will determine the required mechanical strength.
- What level of safety do you need? Don’t skimp on safety—the most advisable option is always choosing flooring with the appropriate anti-slip classification. Aciker Plus offers the highest classification (Class 3/R12).
- What do the regulations say? Make sure the floor complies with all applicable safety and hygiene regulations for your sector.
Gres Aragón: your partner for high-performance industrial flooring
In summary, choosing an industrial ceramic floor like Aciker Plus means investing in peace of mind, safety and long-term efficiency. Its robustness and advanced technical properties ensure exceptional performance in the harshest environments, minimizing maintenance costs and guaranteeing an impeccable surface for years.
If you’re looking for a definitive solution for your industrial project , contact our team of experts. At Gres Aragón, we specialize in ceramic flooring different types of industrial flooring. We will advise you to find the flooring that best suits your needs and those of your business, combining maximum functionality with the quality and innovation that define us.