Can epoxy be installed inside a working freezer?

Yes. Low-temperature-cure urethane cement systems can be installed in cold storage and freezer environments where standard epoxy will not cure. We prepare and install at the operating temperature so the floor bonds and cures correctly. Call us about your freezer.

Will the floor handle thermal shock from temperature swings?

Yes. Urethane cement handles thermal shock far better than standard epoxy, which cracks and delaminates under temperature swings. That is why it is the standard for cold storage and freezers. We match the system to your temperature range.

Will the floor be slippery with frost and condensation?

Not if it is installed correctly. We add anti-slip texture graded for frost and condensation so forklifts and workers keep their footing. The texture is chosen to add grip in cold, wet conditions without making the floor hard to clean.

Can the floor take forklift traffic in cold-storage aisles?

Yes. Urethane cement handles the forklift traffic in tight cold-storage aisles without gouging or wearing through. The key is proper prep and a system rated for cold and impact. We assess your aisles and equipment on the walk-through.

Cold Storage & Freezers in Columbus, Ohio

Cold Storage & Freezers Epoxy Flooring in Columbus, Ohio

Low-temp-cure floors for freezers and cold storage — installed in the cold and built for thermal shock.

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The floor problems cold storage & freezers owners face

Standard coatings will not cure in freezer and cold storage temperatures.
Thermal shock from temperature swings cracks and delaminates ordinary floors.
Condensation and frost create slip hazards for forklifts and workers.
Forklift traffic in tight cold-storage aisles gouges and wears the floor.
Moisture vapor from the slab blisters coatings applied over it.
Ice and frost make standard floors dangerously slick.

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The system we recommend and why

Low-temperature-cure urethane cement

Cold storage and freezers need a floor that cures in the cold and handles the thermal shock from temperature swings and the condensation from frost. Low-temp-cure urethane cement does both and gives forklifts and workers grip on a floor that would otherwise be a sheet of ice.

How it goes down

1
Prepare the slab at the operating temperature and assess moisture conditions.
2
Apply a low-temp-cure urethane cement system rated for cold storage and freezer use.
3
Form cove base and detail drains for washdown and condensation management.
4
Apply a topcoat rated for cold conditions and thermal shock.
5
Add anti-slip texture graded for frost and condensation conditions.

Cure time

Low-temp urethane cement cures in cold conditions in 12-24 hours.

Return to service

Light traffic in 24-48 hours, full forklift traffic in 72 hours.

What to ask any cold storage & freezers floor installer

Use this checklist on every quote. The right installer answers these clearly; the wrong ones dodge them.

Can your system cure in freezer and cold storage temperatures?
Does it handle thermal shock from temperature swings?
What anti-slip texture do you use for frost and condensation?
Do you test for moisture vapor before coating?
Can the floor take forklift traffic in tight cold-storage aisles?
Can you work around our cold-chain and storage schedule?

When epoxy is the wrong choice

Standard epoxy is the wrong choice in a freezer or cold storage. It will not cure in the cold, and thermal shock from temperature swings will crack and delaminate it.

The better alternative: Low-temperature-cure urethane cement is the correct system. It cures in the cold, handles thermal shock, and resists the condensation and frost that destroy standard epoxy.

How we keep your operation running

Cold storage cannot shut down for long, so we work in sections and schedule around your cold-chain and storage cycles. Low-temp urethane cement cures in the cold in 24 to 48 hours. We coordinate with your team so a section is ready before product is moved back in.

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What it costs in Columbus

Cold storage and freezer floors in Columbus typically run $9 to $13 per square foot installed. Low-temp-cure urethane cement and anti-slip texture add cost. These are estimates — your real price depends on the temperature, the system, and the prep.