Design for Real-World Conditions

A floor can look identical on the drawing but be exposed to completely different stresses in practice. When designing, we recommend taking into account, among other things:

Mechanical load – forklift traffic, machinery, wheel loads and point loads.
Chemical load – acids, alkalis, oils, cleaning agents and other chemicals.
Temperature – hot water, steam cleaning, temperature swings and thermal shock.
Hygiene – cleaning requirements, freedom from pores and ease of cleaning.
Slip safety – the right surface texture and slip protection for the environment.
Cracks and movement – the need for flexibility and crack-bridging properties.
Electrical requirements – for example ESD and electrical dissipation.
Aesthetics – colour, texture, zoning and visual environment.
Maintenance – cleaning, wear and expected service life.

Flooring Systems for Different Environments

Different operations have different requirements. UQESH's systems can be adapted to both environment and load.

Food Industry

Food production places high demands on hygiene, cleaning and resistance to both mechanical and chemical load. The floor may need to withstand:

Frequent cleaning
Hot water and temperature swings
Chemicals and cleaning agents
Heavy traffic and point loads
Damp and wet environments
High cleanability requirements

PF, IF and PLUS can, for example, be suitable for these environments depending on load and requirements.

See Customer Cases for the Food Industry

Production and Heavy Industry

Production environments often require high wear resistance and resistance to heavy traffic, machinery and point loads. Here the flooring system can be dimensioned according to:

Forklift traffic
Heavy mechanical load
Chemical exposure
Impact and abrasion
Slip risk
Varying temperatures

IF is developed for high-load environments, while other systems may be chosen depending on the project's specific requirements.

See Customer Cases for Heavy Industry

Warehousing and Logistics

In warehousing and logistics environments, the floor is often subject to continuous forklift traffic and high point loads. Key parameters when designing include, among others:

Traffic intensity
Wheel load
Wear resistance
Slip safety
Cleaning requirements
Requirements for visual zones and markings

The right system can be combined with different surface textures and colours to create clear, functional work zones.

See Customer Cases for Warehousing and Logistics

Bakery and Food Production

Bakeries and other food environments often combine high temperature, water, cleaning chemicals and heavy equipment. Here the floor needs to handle both thermal and mechanical stresses.

For environments with recurring temperature swings and hot-water cleaning, PLUS or other adapted systems may be suitable.

See Customer Cases for Bakery and Food Production

Wet and Hygienic Environments

In wet environments, watertightness, cleanability and the right slip protection are important parts of the design. Surface texture can be adapted to the environment and the safety level required.

See Customer Cases for Wet and Hygienic Environments

Storage, Utility Rooms and Balconies

Utility rooms, storage areas and balconies often have simple, untreated concrete and are rarely prioritised during renovation – yet balconies are at the same time exposed to sun and weather over time. When designing, it's important to consider, among other things:

UV and weather exposure on balconies
Risk of discolouration and chalking over time
Slip risk in wet and cold conditions
Simple, untreated concrete as the substrate
Need for fast, cost-effective installation
Temperature swings between -20°C and 60°C

TAP is a thin-layer system developed specifically for this type of space, where a full-scale industrial floor is rarely warranted.

See Customer Cases for Storage, Utility Rooms and Balconies

Libraries, Hospitals and Sports Facilities

In environments where quiet, comfort and movement are central – such as libraries, hospitals, schools and sports facilities – different requirements apply than in heavy industrial environments. Here the design may need to take into account:

Requirements for quiet and good acoustics
Cracking in the underlying concrete
Repeated load from exercise equipment
Noise reduction in healthcare environments
Good walking comfort
Slip protection in damp areas

TF is an elastic, crack-bridging system that provides good walking comfort and acoustics in this type of environment.

See Customer Cases for Libraries, Hospitals and Sports Facilities

Choose a System by Function

UQESH's flooring systems are developed for different technical needs.

Vehicle or wheel type

Max total weight, vehicle + load

Slip-resistance requirement R9 = TAP750 V18, R10 = TAP750 V15, R11 = 40–70 mesh quartz sand or corundum, R12 = 20–40 mesh quartz sand or corundum.

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This recommendation is guidance only, based on UQESH's standard systems. Contact UQESH's technical department for a project-specific assessment.

PF – Self-Levelling Industrial Floor

For environments requiring a level, hard-wearing and easy-to-clean surface.

See UQESH® PF

IF – For High Load

For surfaces with high mechanical load, heavy traffic and intensive use.

See UQESH® IF

PF PLUS – Temperature and Slip Protection

For environments where temperature variation, hot water and slip safety are important parameters.

See UQESH® PF Plus

IF-EC – Antistatic / ESD

For environments where controlling static electricity and electrical dissipation is part of the requirements.

See UQESH® IF-EC

SF – Thermal Shock

For environments exposed to strong, recurring temperature swings.

See UQESH® SF

TF – Flexible and Crack-Bridging

For substrates where movement and cracking need to be managed with a more flexible system.

See UQESH® TF

CF – Coloured Sand

For hard-wearing surfaces where both function and visual zoning matter.

See UQESH® CF

TAP – Thin Layer

For projects where a thinner coating is suitable and the substrate already has the right conditions.

See UQESH® TAP

Quality and Environmental Certifications

We hold more than 10 verified certifications – see the image below for more information. In addition, we have relevant environmental and product assessments, such as EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) and BVB (the Swedish Building Materials Assessment).

ISO 9001

Quality Management System Certification

ISO 14001

Environmental Management System Certification

HACCP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

GMP

Good Manufacturing Practice

CE Marking (Conformité Européenne)

REACH SVHC

Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals – Substances of Very High Concern

LEED

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

HALAL

HALAL Certification

EHEDG

European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group

A+ Certification

French Indoor Environmental

CSM Class 2

Cleanroom Suitable Materials Certification

Byggvarubedömningen (BVB)

UQESH® System PF Now Published in Byggvarubedömningen (BVB)

The PF system is developed for heavy industry, food environments and demanding indoor spaces. The system's emissions reports meet the requirements for “Recommended” as well as the highest environmental class, French A+.

	French A+ (threshold)	UQESH® result
TVOC emissions (28 days)	1 000 µg/m³	31 µg/m³
Formaldehyde	< 60 µg/m³	Not detectable
Acetaldehyde	–	Not detectable
CMR substances (category 1A/1B)	< 1 µg/m³	Not detectable

Component	BVB ID	Assessment
UQESH® PF PART A – waterborne polyurethane coating	205793	Accepted
UQESH® IF/PF PART B – hardener	205794	Avoided
UQESH® PF PART C – cement/filler	205796	Accepted
UQESH® PART D General – pigment	205798	Accepted

The “Avoided” classification for Part B applies to the product in its delivered, uncured form – the hardener contains isocyanates that are technically necessary for the polyurethane reaction. When mixed with components A, C and D, the isocyanates are fully bound into an inert polymer matrix. Independent testing carried out by SGS (report CANPC26011809903, per ISO 10283:2007) confirms that no detectable levels of TDI or HDI remain in the cured matrix (< 0,01 % w/w). The finished floor surface therefore does not give rise to free isocyanates and does not constitute hazardous waste at demolition or removal – the classification is limited to the working environment during the application stage itself.

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