Industrial - Marine & Decorative Flooring

Magnesia based industrial floors are heavy-duty floors based upon Sorel cement. Sorel cement is a hydraulic cement mixture of magnesium oxide (calcined magnesia) and magnesium chloride which is usually combined with filler materials such as sand, aggregates, talcum and pigments.

Magnesia based industrial floors have been initially used in residential and industrial constructions. It is worth mentioning that the floors of the first wagons of the Paris Metro were laid with Sorel cement, thanks to their resistance in shocks and continual vibration. Another specialized application is in shipbuilding for the interior decks of war and merchant vessels.

Today Magnesia based industrial floors constitute an eco-friendly & economical solution for a wide range of industrial sectors such as automotive, aircraft, armament and aerospace, electrical and mechanical, printing, electronics, pharmaceutical, plastics, clothing textile, general warehouses and furniture.

Panorama of Magnesia based floors ǀ Main advantages from:

A functional point of view

• They have excellent adhesion and they can be quickly laid on any substrate, new or old.
• They are self-levelling.
• Their thickness can be from less than 5mm to over 5cm.
• They acquire high early strength.
• They are uniform in their mass and jointless.
• They do not need wet curing.
• They require low maintenance and are quickly and simply repaired.

A performance point of view

• They are highly resistant to shocks, can receive heavyweight and are practically unwearable, because of their high compression and flexion strength as well as abrasion resistance.
• They are resistant to fuels, solvents, grease, non-acidic oils and paints.
• They have an excellent electrical and low thermal conductivity.
• They are incombustible and fire-resistant.

An ecological and comfort point of view

• They are non-toxic, inorganic, dust-free and odorless.
• They have good acoustical properties.
• Their surface is smooth, warm and non-slippery.
• They present insecticide properties and they discourage bacteria and fungi growth.
• They are available in a wide variety of colors.

Precautions and Limitations 

The major limitation of Magnesia based industrial floor comes from its non-resistance to prolonged contact with water. Consequently, it cannot be installed in exterior constructions and also in areas, which need repeated water flow cleaning.