Safety and hygiene drive every environment, while the integrity of your flooring system plays a critical role. Whether you manage a food processing facility, hospital, pharmaceutical lab or commercial kitchen, the path to sanitation begins much deeper than the surface.
It starts with dry, moisture-controlled concrete, and the right moisture vapour epoxy can make all the difference.
Moisture: The Invisible Enemy of Clean Floors
Concrete is naturally porous, constantly absorbing and releasing moisture from the ground. When vapour pushes upward through a slab, it can compromise even the strongest floor coatings.
This process, called Moisture Vapour Transmission (MVT), can silently cause. The process also led to many challenges as
- Bubbling, peeling or cracking coatings that trap contaminants.
- Mould and bacterial growth beneath flooring systems.
- Musty odours and discolouration that signal poor sanitation.
- Weakened adhesion, making floors harder to clean and maintain.
In high-compliance environments, these failures aren’t just cosmetic. They can lead to inspection failures, product contamination and regulatory penalties.
Why Hygiene Regulations Start from the Ground Up
Flooring has strict standards for cleanliness. Either it is classroom or food facility flooring. Surfaces must be seamless, non-porous and easy to sanitise, but these properties rely on one critical factor: the bond between the floor coating and the substrate.
If rising moisture breaks that bond, the surface can quickly become a harbour for bacteria, mould and chemical build-up. That is why moisture barriers are often required before any hygienic flooring system installation.
A dry slab ensures all floors are clean, sealed and compliant with every inspection.
How Moisture Barriers Improve Cleaning Efficiency
A properly sealed floor doesn’t just stay cleaner; it cleans easier. By blocking moisture migration and forming a tight, non-porous layer, ArmorPoxy Moisture Vapour Barrier Epoxy helps coatings cure evenly and smoothly. This results in,
- No cracks or gaps where dirt and microbes can hide.
- Faster cleaning cycles with less need for harsh chemicals.
- Longer-lasting shine and surface performance.
In food, medical and lab settings, where sanitation schedules are constant, these small differences translate into big operational advantages.
ArmorPoxy Defence Against Moisture and Microbes
ArmorPoxy Moisture Vapour Barrier Epoxy is engineered for environments where cleanliness, durability and compliance are working together.
This 100% solids, zero VOC system forms an impenetrable layer that blocks moisture emissions up to 20 lb per 24 hr per 1000 sq ft. This is ideal for
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Commercial kitchens and cold storage
- Hospitals, clinics and labs
- Warehouses and logistics centres
With these places, ArmorPoxy wrecks performances like
- Prevents microbial growth beneath coatings
- Eliminates odour and mould potentials
- Enhances coating adhesion and lifespan
- Meets environment and health safety standards
With this paired with ArmorPoxy epoxy, urethane and polyaspartic topcoats, it creates a seamless, sanitary surface built to withstand heavy use and daily disinfection.
The Cost of Ignoring Moisture Control
Skipping a moisture barrier might seem like a shortcut until problems appear. Moisture-related failures are among the top causes of premature floor replacement in many facilities. Common consequences are,
- Frequent recoating due to peeling or bubbling
- Shutdowns and sanitation delays for floor repairs
- Failed hygiene audits, risking product recalls or operational fines.
Through contrasting this with a vapour barrier, you can protect your floor investment for years, preventing downtime, rework and non-compliance issues.
Sustainability and Safety in One System
Beyond the performance, the ArmorPoxy vapour barrier system contributes to a healthier work environment. Its 100% solids formula means no harmful VOC emissions, no toxic odour and safe indoor application. Ideal for sensitive operations like food prep or medical production.
Further, with reduced need for recoating, it minimises material waste and maintenance chemicals, supporting a more sustainable and compliant facility.
Start Clean from the Ground Up
Hygiene and moisture control go hand in hand. No coating, no matter how advanced, can perform on a damp foundation.
By starting every flooring system with ArmorPoxy Moisture Vapour Barrier Epoxy, you create the clean, stable base needed for lasting performance, compliance and safety.