Hangar Flooring for Demanding Aviation Environments
Aircraft hangars require durable, practical floor finishes.
The floor may be exposed to:
- aircraft tyre loads
- maintenance equipment
- oils and fluids
- cleaning products
- tool movement
- towing equipment
- high levels of pedestrian traffic
The coating needs to be selected around these operational conditions.
Hangar Floor Preparation
Preparation can include:
- diamond grinding
- removal of old coatings
- edge preparation
- local repairs
- crack treatment
- cleaning
- substrate profiling
Correct preparation is particularly important on large open hangar slabs.
Epoxy Hangar Floor Coatings
Epoxy floor coatings can provide a seamless and easily maintained surface suitable for many aviation maintenance environments.
Options can include:
- light grey main areas
- coloured work zones
- high-visibility lines
- pedestrian routes
- safety demarcation
Aircraft Maintenance Areas
Maintenance environments may require different performance characteristics from standard warehousing.
The specification should consider:
- chemical exposure
- fluid spills
- cleaning regime
- equipment movement
- aircraft loads
- slip resistance
- visual inspection requirements
Hangar Line Marking
Line marking can be incorporated for:
- aircraft positioning
- walkways
- restricted zones
- equipment storage
- safety routes
- parking positions
MRO Flooring
Maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities require floors that support both aircraft movement and engineering activity.
A carefully planned refurbishment can improve:
- cleanliness
- visual organisation
- safety zoning
- maintenance appearance
Working Around Aviation Operations
Where full closure is not possible, phased refurbishment may be considered.
Programming will depend on:
- aircraft movements
- hangar access
- operational windows
- cure times
- safety controls
Practical answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Can old hangar floor coatings be refurbished?
Yes, depending on their condition.
Can you provide anti-slip areas?
Yes.
Can you include hangar line marking?
Yes.
Do you work in MRO environments?
Yes, subject to project requirements and site access.