Warehouse and Storage Flooring


With the surge in online purchases from engineering components and manufacturing, right through to online retail shopping, there has never been a busier time for distribution warehouses. Sika installs great flooring that is tough and resilient, able to sustain long-term impact which is key to longevity and ensuring regulatory requirements are met.

Both businesses and the public are using the internet to make significant numbers of purchases and these items are all housed in warehouses before being delivered. With literally miles of floor area, it is vital to have a seamless floor covering, able to sustain the impact from forklift trucks, palettes, as well as enormous amount of staff footfall. Through research and development, Sika has continually progressed technology to offer floors which can endure high volumes of traffic.

Concrete floor in warehouse

Warehousing and Storage Categories

FAQs

What are the maintenance and service-life expectations for heavy-duty warehouse flooring?

With proper specification and installation in a warehouse setting, high-quality flooring systems offer many years of reliable performance. Routine cleaning, periodic inspection of high-load zones, and timely repairs of damage help maximise service life and minimise disruption.

Can warehouse flooring systems support heavy machinery and forklifts long-term?

Yes. Sika’s industrial flooring systems are engineered to handle constant heavy traffic, large equipment loading, vehicle movements and palletised storage operations while maintaining an even surface and minimal downtime.

What qualities should a warehouse floor have to cope with logistics operations?

A warehouse floor must resist abrasion, impact, high pedestrian & vehicular traffic, mechanical wear, chemical exposure and allow efficient cleaning. Sika emphasises these attributes as essential for storage and distribution facilities

How does the substrate preparation affect warehouse floor performance?

For optimal durability, the concrete floor slab must be structurally sound, levelled, clean and moisture-controlled before applying a high-performance flooring system. Poor preparation can lead to premature wear, cracking or adhesion failure in heavy use environments. 

What types of flooring systems are suitable for warehouse and storage environments?

Warehousing & storage spaces demand flooring systems that handle heavy traffic, impact from forklifts and pallets, and long-term durability. Sikafloor® systems such as epoxy, polyurethane and cementitious finishes are designed for this environment — enabling seamless, robust surfaces that meet logistic facility demands.

Can you recommend the best product for a warehouse floor?

Epoxy resin flooring products are ideal for a warehouse environment - combining durability, chemical resistance, and suitability for heavy foot and vehicle traffic.