ESD Flooring
ESD Flooring System Build-Up
Our basic system is built around substrate preparation, moisture mitigation, conductive continuity, and top-coat performance. The goal is not brand dependency; the goal is a floor system that performs under real facility conditions.
Approximate Layer Thickness
A basic thin-film ESD coating system may finish around 22–26 mils depending on the moisture barrier thickness: moisture barrier 12–16 mils, conductive layer ~5 mils, and top coat ~5 mils. Because this is still a thin system, minor dust particles, substrate texture, and slab imperfections may remain visible unless a separate self-leveling system is added.
Installation Process
The basic system is built in layers: concrete profile preparation, epoxy patching, moisture mitigation, conductive network, ESD top coat, and resistance testing. The system is explained visually so clients understand what is actually being installed.
01 Grinding
Concrete is mechanically prepared to a CSP 2–3 profile so the coating system has a stronger mechanical bond.
02 Patch
Large cracks and joints are repaired with epoxy patch material to reduce movement, voids, and coating failure points.
03 Moisture Barrier
Moisture mitigation is applied at approximately 12–16 mils when slab conditions require vapor control.
04 Conductive Layer
A conductive layer of approximately 5 mils creates the electrical network that allows static charge to move toward ground.
05 Top Coat
The final ESD top coat is approximately 5 mils and protects the system while supporting conductivity continuity.
06 Testing
Resistance-to-ground and point-to-point testing help confirm that the installed surface is performing within the expected range.
Visual ESD system map
This diagram connects the coating layers to the actual ESD function: people, footwear, carts and equipment generate charge; the top coat and conductive layer guide charge across the floor; grounding points complete the controlled path.
- Top coat: contact surface for personnel, carts and operations.
- Conductive layer: electrical network below the wear surface.
- Moisture barrier: protects adhesion and system stability.
- Grounding point: gives charge a defined path instead of a random discharge.
Basic thin-film ESD system
More economical and common for ESD coating systems. Because the build-up is thin, slab texture, dust particles or small imperfections may remain visible.
Optional self-leveling build-up
Higher build depth can create a smoother visual finish, but it is a separate system decision based on budget, slab condition and operational requirements.
Static charges need a controlled path to ground.
Static electricity can build up on personnel, footwear, carts, benches, equipment, and work areas. An ESD flooring system helps transfer that charge into a controlled conductive network instead of allowing an uncontrolled discharge near sensitive components.
- Personnel and footwear generate charge during movement.
- The conductive floor network provides a controlled path.
- Grounding points complete the system.
- Testing confirms electrical continuity.
The visual shows charge movement from people and work areas through the ESD floor system toward ground, reducing uncontrolled discharge risk.
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