High Performance Resinous Flooring

Industrial and commercial floors face extreme abuse—heavy traffic, chemical exposure, thermal shock, abrasion, and constant cleaning cycles. When these environments operate around the clock, flooring failures quickly become safety hazards, sanitation issues, and costly maintenance problems.

That’s why so many facility managers, engineers, plant operators, and contractors rely on Tnemec’s Strata-Shield line. Strata-Shield resinous flooring systems provide high-performance protection through engineered epoxy and urethane technologies designed specifically for industrial flooring challenges.

This blog highlights some of the most trusted solutions within the StrataShield family, including 100% solids epoxies, water based epoxies and the Ultra-Tread urethane modified concrete systems

100% Solids Epoxies: Durable, Chemical-Resistant Flooring That Lasts

Tnemec offers several high-performance epoxy systems designed for facilities requiring seamless, durable, and chemical-resistant floors. The StrataShield line includes 100% solids epoxies formulated to withstand heavy industrial use while providing excellent adhesion and long-term protection.

Series 222 Deco-Tread

Series 222 Deco-Tread is one of Tnemec’s most widely used 100% solids clear and pigmented epoxy. It is engineered for environments that require both durability and a decorative finish.

Key performance features include:

• High-build protection for damaged or worn concrete

• Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance

• Seamless, sanitary surface suitable for food and beverage plants

• Ability to incorporate decorative quartz or flake blends

• Ideal for restaurants, manufacturing, commercial spaces, and wet environments

• Series 222 provides a highly durable topping system that reinforces concrete while offering attractive finishes when aesthetics are part of the design requirement.

Series 288 and 289: Water-Based Epoxy Options for Versatile Applications

For projects requiring a low-odor, environmentally friendly epoxy coating, Tnemec’s Series 288 and Series 289 water-based epoxies offer exceptional performance with simplified application.

Series 288 and 289 provides:

• Excellent substrate penetration and adhesion

• Breathability

• Low VOCs and very little odor during application

• A tough, protective film suitable for light to moderate industrial service

• Fast dry times for efficient return to service

Ultra-Tread Series N241 and N242: Heavy-Duty Urethane Mortar Systems for Extreme Conditions

When floors require the highest level of durability—especially in areas subject to thermal shock, impact, heavy loads, and aggressive cleaning—urethane mortar systems are the top choice.

Tnemec’s Ultra-Tread line (Series N241 Ultra-Tread MVT and Series N242 Ultra-Tread S) delivers superior performance in the harshest industrial conditions.

Series 241 Ultra-Tread MVT is a slurry-applied urethane mortar engineered for:

• Thermal shock resistance, even under steam cleaning

• Extreme impact and abrasion

• High-moisture and wet environments

• Constant chemical exposure

• Heavy forklift traffic

  
  

It is commonly specified for:

• Food and beverage facilities

• Meat and poultry plants

• Breweries and distilleries

• Commercial kitchens

• Chemical processing areas

  
  

Series N242 Ultra-Tread S offers similar performance in a higher build format. It provides a dense, durable surface ideal for:

• Production areas

• Processing rooms

  
  

Both Ultra-Tread systems are moisture-tolerant, fast curing, and designed to outperform traditional epoxy floors in severe industrial environments.

Why Tnemec Strata-Shield Flooring Systems Outperform Traditional Coatings

StrataShield flooring systems offer benefits that traditional coatings cannot match:

• Seamless, sanitary surfaces

• Long-term resistance to chemicals, abrasion, and impact

• Excellent adhesion to concrete

• Fast return to service options for minimal downtime

• Thermal shock tolerance (Ultra-Tread)

• Compatibility with decorative flake or quartz finishes

• Proven performance across multiple industries

• From food processing to manufacturing to commercial spaces, Tnemec’s StrataShield systems provide a long-lasting solution that reduces maintenance costs and enhances facility safety.