Greenhouses and horticultural facility floors are highly demanding environments that require specialized flooring systems for adequate protection. In greenhouses, propagation rooms, or climate-controlled environments, frequent watering, wash-downs, and elevated humidity are part of daily operations. Warm temperatures and consistent moisture degrade concrete floors quickly, exposing aggregate and cracks that can lead to pooling water, mold, and bacteria. Moisture buildup also contributes to slip hazards in high-traffic zones.

With the growing emphasis on food safety, plant health, and operational efficiency, there is increasing demand for flooring solutions that meet the needs of modern greenhouse operations. Regulatory standards—often aligned with those of food processing facilities—require that commercial greenhouse floors be free from microbial contamination and chemical residue. Areas with exposed aggregate are among the most scrutinized during inspections, as they can harbor bacteria, and cracks may allow deeper contamination down to the concrete substrate. As a result, durable, hygienic, and waterproof floors are essential.

Pooling water is one of the most common challenges in greenhouse environments, making proper slopes and drains necessary to maintain a safe, dry, and sanitary space. Installing industrial-grade slopes and drainage systems requires an experienced professional. AIF offers custom sloping gradients and trench drain solutions within flooring systems, along with wall protection systems to minimize bacterial growth. For front-of-house areas, we’ve installed a wide variety of attractive yet robust floors including polished concrete, resinous epoxy, and more.

Resinous epoxy floors create a reflective surface that can enhance lighting efficiency by reflecting light upward—improving plant growth, reducing energy use, and contributing to operational savings. Applied provides fast installation of seamless, moisture-resistant, and antimicrobial flooring systems that are easy to clean and emit zero VOCs during installation, meeting EPA and similar environmental standards.

Facilities that benefit from these specialized flooring systems include: Greenhouses, Cafeterias, Restrooms and Locker Rooms, Mechanical Rooms, Offices, Reception Areas, Conference Rooms, Lobbies, Laboratories, Propagation Rooms, Vegetation Areas, Dry Storage Rooms, Packaging Areas, Shipping and Receiving Docks, Equipment Storage, and Retail Garden Centers.