THE TRUE COST OF FLOORING FAILURE FOR ASSET OWNERS

As an asset owner in South Africa, you know that quality materials and expert execution are critical to the success of any facility - whether during initial construction or long-term operation. While it's tempting to focus solely on the epoxy flooring cost or the price of epoxy floor paint, the real financial risk lies in flooring failure, ranging from safety risks and downtime to regulatory violations. The true cost of flooring failure is often staggering and entirely avoidable.

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF FLOORING FAILURE

1. Downtime & Lost Revenue: When your floors fail - whether through cracking, delamination, or chemical breakdown—you're often forced to shut down operations for repairs. In industries like food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or automotive, even a few hours offline can mean hundreds of thousands in lost production.
2. Safety Hazards & Liability: Slippery, uneven, or degraded flooring increases the risk of accidents and injuries, leading to lawsuits, workplace safety claims, and even shutdowns enforced by health and safety authorities.
3. Regulatory Non-Compliance: Industries such as food processing and healthcare flooring must meet strict hygiene and safety standards. Flooring failure here doesn’t just risk contamination; it can result in fines, failed audits, or even business closures.
4. Frequent Repairs = Higher Long-Term Cost: Choosing the wrong contractor or a cheaper material may save you money upfront, but when your floors need to be repaired or replaced sooner than expected, the life cycle cost analysis skyrockets. Understanding the epoxy flooring cost per square meter in relation to lifespan and performance is critical for making informed decisions about durable commercial and industrial flooring solutions.

OUR APPROACH

We work with asset owners who demand long-term value from their flooring investments, balancing cost, performance, and compliance.

• On-Site Expert Consultation: We assess your facility firsthand to understand exact performance requirements and potential substrate preparation needs.
• Detailed Product Specifications: Tailored to your industry, environment, and compliance requirements, ensuring the right industrial or commercial flooring solutions.
• Proven Materials: High-performance epoxy resin flooring and polyurethane floor paint are built to last.
• Certified Installation Teams: Ensuring the right technique, every time, for optimal floor installation and longevity.
• Ongoing Technical Support: Available before, during, and long after floor maintenance and installation.

Ready to protect your asset and avoid costly flooring failures? Let Stonhard South Africa come to you. We'll evaluate your site, specify the right flooring solution, and ensure it performs—now and in the future.