We offer flooring solutions built to last.
When it comes to aviation spaces, durability isn’t optional; it’s essential. At Floor Coating Source, we provide specialized aircraft hangar flooring solutions for facilities across Florida that prioritize safety, longevity, and performance. Whether you’re managing a private hangar or a commercial aviation facility, our floor coatings are engineered to withstand the extreme demands of the aviation industry.
Aircraft hangars are demanding environments where flooring must endure extreme weight loads, chemical exposure, and heavy foot and vehicle traffic. Spilled aviation fluids, dropped tools, and the constant movement of aircraft and machinery can quickly degrade unprotected surfaces.
Key Functions:
Aircraft Storage and Protection:
Provides a secure, enclosed space to store aircraft when not in use. It also protects aircraft from weather and shields the planes from corrosion, dust, bird activity, and other environmental hazards.
Maintenance & Repairs:
Serves as a controlled environment for scheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs. They are equipped with tools, lifts, cranes, lighting, and safety systems to support mechanical and structural work.
Safety and Compliance:
The hangar provides fire suppression, ventilation, and spill containment systems for safe fuel and chemical handling. It also ensures secure access control to prevent unauthorized entry or tampering.
Operational Efficiency:
This area reduces downtime by allowing work in all weather conditions and provides space for logistics such as parts storage, equipment staging, and ground support vehicle access.
Longevity and Value of Aircraft:
It protects aircraft in a hangar significantly reducing long-term wear and tear and helps preserve resale value by minimizing exposure to elements. They extend the service life of the aircraft through consistent controlled conditions.
Flooring Requirements:
Chemical and Fluid Resistance:
Floors must resist aviation fuels, hydraulic fluids (skydrol, phosphate esters) and lubricants. Chemical resistance testing (ASTM standards) is typically required to ensure long-term performance. A non-porous, sealed system prevents absorption and staining.
Load-Bearing Strength:
The floor must withstand the extreme point loads of aircraft landing gear, jacks, and maintenance equipment. A high compressive strength and flexural strength are necessary to resist cracking or deformation. Seamless resinous systems or urethane cement are often specified for durability.
Moisture and Vapor Control:
Concrete slabs in hangars are often very large; moisture vapor transmission can cause flooring failures. A moisture mitigation primer or urethane cement base layer is commonly required before top coating.
Fire Resistance:
Hangars must comply with NFPA 409 (Standard on Aircraft Hangars). Flooring should be non-flammable, low-smoke, and non-conductive where possible. Resinous flooring systems are often chosen for their ability to meet these fire safety standards.
UV and Light Reflectivity:
High-gloss, light-colored resinous floors enhance visibility for maintenance and inspection. UV stability prevents yellowing or discoloration under hangar doors with direct sunlight exposure.
Electrostatic Properties (as required):
Some hangars (especially military or sensitive avionics work) may require ESD (electrostatic dissipative) flooring to prevent static discharge risks.
Aircraft hangars are exposed to constant stress. From heavy static loads and rolling aircraft to chemical exposure from oils, fuel, and hydraulic fluids, the floor needs to do more than just look clean. It needs to hold up under pressure. Our aircraft hangar flooring solutions are designed with these specific challenges in mind. We use industrial-grade coatings that resist staining, reduce wear, and make maintenance fast and efficient.
A smooth, reflective finish also helps improve visibility inside the hangar, creating a safer and more functional workspace for maintenance crews and pilots alike. Our team will work closely with you to assess your hangar’s usage, climate conditions, and traffic volume so we can recommend the right coating system for the job.
Whether your facility sees occasional aircraft storage or daily service operations, our goal is to deliver aircraft hangar flooring that meets both operational and aesthetic standards. And because we understand downtime impacts schedules, we focus on efficient application and fast cure times to get your facility back in action.
We help aviation professionals protect their investments from the ground up with high-performance flooring systems. If you’re ready to improve your facility, contact us today for a consultation.