Data Center Flooring Contractors London

Data centres typically use ESD (electrostatic dissipative) epoxy resin flooring or conductive polyurethane systems. These floors dissipate static electricity safely to prevent damage to sensitive electronic equipment. The flooring must maintain resistance levels between 10^5 and 10^9 ohms to meet BS EN 61340-5-1 standards. Some facilities use raised access flooring with ESD tiles for underfloor cable management and cooling, while others prefer seamless resin systems applied directly to the slab.

For slab-on-grade applications, we recommend 3-6mm thick ESD epoxy systems for data centers. Light-duty server rooms with standard rack weights can use 3mm systems, while high-density environments with heavy equipment require 4-6mm for optimal load distribution and durability. The floor thickness depends on substrate condition, expected traffic, and point load requirements. For raised access flooring, the void depth typically ranges from 150-600mm depending on underfloor cooling and cabling needs.

ESD flooring (Electrostatic Dissipative flooring) is specially formulated to control static electricity by safely channelling electrical charges to ground. The floor contains conductive additives and connects to a copper grounding grid installed beneath the surface. When personnel or equipment generate static, the floor dissipates it at a controlled rate, preventing sudden discharge that could damage sensitive electronics. ESD floors are essential in data centres, electronics manufacturing, cleanrooms, and anywhere static-sensitive components are handled.

Installation time depends on floor area and system specification. A 500m2 data center typically takes 5-7 working days for standard ESD epoxy, including surface preparation, primer, conductive layer, and topcoat. MMA systems can reduce this to 2-3 days due to rapid cure times. We offer weekend and overnight installation to minimise operational disruption. Phased installations allow sections to be completed while maintaining access to critical equipment. Full ESD testing and certification adds one day to the programme.

Yes, we regularly install flooring in operational data centres. Our teams work in designated zones while maintaining access to critical equipment. We use low-odour, low-VOC systems suitable for occupied spaces and coordinate with your facilities team on isolation requirements. Dust control measures including negative air machines and physical barriers protect sensitive equipment during surface preparation. Phased installations allow continuous operation throughout the project.

Yes, all our data center installations include comprehensive ESD testing and certification. We test surface resistance, system resistance to ground, and walking body voltage generation in accordance with BS EN 61340-5-1. You receive a detailed certificate documenting test locations, readings, and compliance confirmation. We recommend annual retesting to verify ongoing performance, which we can include in a maintenance agreement.