Corporate Aircraft Hangar Flooring
Private Corporate Aviation Facility – Lunken Airport
- Industries: Aviation
- Services: Industrial Epoxy Flooring
High-Performance Flooring for Corporate Aviation Facilities
When a private corporate aviation facility at Lunken Airport began experiencing widespread floor coating failure, the owner needed a long-term solution that would restore both the appearance and performance of the hangar floor. The existing coating system had deteriorated over time, with joint failures and coating defects creating an unattractive appearance and increasing maintenance concerns throughout the facility.
Hardig Industrial Services was selected to completely remove the failing system and install a high-build, four-coat flooring system designed to withstand the demanding environment of a busy corporate aircraft hangar while delivering the professional appearance expected in executive aviation facilities.
The Challenge
The existing hangar floor had reached the point where localized repairs were no longer practical. Joint deterioration and coating failures throughout the facility compromised both the appearance and performance of the flooring system.
To achieve a long-lasting result, the entire coating system needed to be removed down to the concrete substrate before a new flooring system could be installed.
Operational Requirements
The new flooring system needed to:
- Withstand aircraft traffic and ground support equipment.
- Address existing joint failures and coating defects.
- Deliver a professional, high-end appearance suitable for a corporate aviation facility.
- Provide long-term durability and wear resistance.
- Minimize the risk of future coating failures.
- Support ongoing facility operations with minimal disruption.
- Create a seamless, easy-to-maintain surface.
Hardig's Approach
Hardig Industrial Services developed a comprehensive flooring restoration plan that focused on proper surface preparation, advanced installation methods, and a high-performance resinous flooring system engineered for aviation environments.
Complete Coating Removal
The project began with the removal of the existing flooring system down to the concrete substrate. This approach allowed the team to fully address the underlying causes of the floor's deterioration while creating the ideal foundation for the new coating system.
Joint Repair and Surface Restoration
Damaged joints and surface defects were repaired as part of the restoration process. Proper substrate preparation ensured optimal adhesion and long-term system performance.
Four-Coat High-Build Flooring System
Hardig installed a robust four-coat flooring system utilizing Sika flooring materials. The upgraded system was engineered to provide superior durability, improved wear resistance, and enhanced protection against the demands of daily aircraft operations.
Innovation Through Automated Mixing Technology
This project also served as a proving ground for new installation technology. Hardig's team piloted the use of a Graco TruMix pump, an automated mixing system designed to improve consistency throughout the installation process.
The Results
The completed project transformed the 20,000-square-foot hangar floor into a high-performance aviation flooring system designed for long-term durability and appearance.
- The failing flooring system was completely removed and replaced with a higher-build, four-coat system.
- Existing joint failures and coating defects were successfully addressed.
- The upgraded floor provides improved durability and wear resistance for aviation operations.
- The Graco TruMix system improved installation efficiency and material consistency.
- The facility received a clean, professional appearance consistent with the expectations of corporate aviation clients.
- The successful project led to additional flooring work with the same client, reinforcing Hardig's reputation for quality and performance.
Project Specifications
- Industry: Aviation
- Location: Lunken Airport, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Facility Type: Private Corporate Aircraft Hangar
- Total Square Footage: 20,000 SF
- Project Scope: Existing coating removal, joint repair, substrate preparation, and installation of a new resinous flooring system
- Solution Provided: High-Build Four-Coat Flooring System
- Materials Used: Sika Flooring Systems
- Special Equipment: Graco TruMix Automated Mixing System
- Special Requirements: Joint failure remediation, coating replacement, long-term durability, professional appearance
Ready to Upgrade Your Aviation Facility Flooring?
From private corporate hangars to maintenance facilities and aviation service centers, Hardig Industrial Services delivers flooring systems engineered to withstand the demands of aircraft operations.
Our team specializes in concrete surface preparation, resinous flooring systems, epoxy coatings, and aviation facility renovations that improve durability, safety, and appearance while minimizing disruption to operations.