Animal Facility Floors

Material Options and Installation Tips

Published November 2005 Insight from Tradeline's Animal Research Facilities 2005 Conference.

There are an increasing number of animal facilities that are using vinyl flooring in animal rooms -- citing durability and ease of repair -- U.S. and Europe. For epoxy floors, the steps for successful installation are:

1. A completely cured slab
2. Surface abraded mechanically
3. Wash with muriatic acid and let dry completely
4. Keep AC running while applying epoxy materials.