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Katy, Texas · ESD Flooring
ESD Flooring in KatyStatic control for electronics, labs and manufacturing
Katy sits along the Katy Freeway and the Grand Parkway, where warehouses, data rooms and equipment closets share buildings. New Era installs a grounded conductive floor in them and tests it against ANSI/ESD S20.20 before handover.
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Specifications
The numbers a plant engineer asks for
New Era installs the conductive grade. Here is the resistance band it is published at, how that compares with the dissipative grade, and the rest of the cured properties, so you can check the floor against your own ESD program before anybody quotes it.
Conductive
2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohms
Charge drains fastest in this band. Tested to ASTM D257 and ANSI/ESD S7.1.
Dissipative
10^6 to 1.0 x 10^9 ohms
The band most electronics assembly programs specify. Available if yours calls for it.
| Property | Test method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance, conductive grade | ASTM D257, ANSI/ESD S7.1 | 2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohms |
| Body voltage generation | ANSI/ESD STM 97.2 | 15 V |
| Compressive strength | ASTM D695 | 13,700 psi |
| Flexural strength | ASTM D790 | 9,000 psi |
| Tensile strength | ASTM D638 | 7,800 psi |
| Hardness | ASTM D2240 | 85 Shore D |
| Impact resistance | ASTM D2794 | 120 in-lbs |
| Abrasion resistance | ASTM D4060 | 15 to 20 mg |
| Adhesion over concrete | ASTM D4541 | 400 psi, concrete failure |
| Flame spread, critical flux | ASTM E648 | Class 1 |
| Rate of burning | ASTM D635 | Self-extinguishing |
| Microbial resistance | ASTM G21 | Passes, 0 growth |
| Indoor air quality | CA 01350 | Compliant |
| Moisture vapor permeance | ASTM E96 | 0.08 perms |
| Water absorption | ASTM D570 | Under 0.05 percent |
| Solids content | As supplied | 100 percent |
| Return to foot traffic | At 70F, 50 percent RH | 24 hours |
| Full cure, vehicle traffic | At 70F, 50 percent RH | 7 days |
| Applied thickness | 5 to 7 mil blade | 6 mils typical |
Values are the manufacturer published figures for the conductive system New Era installs. ANSI/ESD S20.20 caps a qualifying floor at under 1 x 10^9 ohms to ground and requires the finished floor to be tested in place, so treat these as the system specification and not as a substitute for your own acceptance test. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will spec it against your program. New Era's dedicated static control site has the standard broken down in plain terms, plus static control flooring in Katy.
What esd flooring is, and why it works in Katy
Most Katy ESD work is not a clean fab. It is a distribution building with a staging cage for circuit boards, a server room added to an office suite, or an equipment room that grew a bench. A floor that drains charge in those spaces has to bond to an ordinary slab first, which is why the grind and the moisture tests come before any conductive material.
ESD Flooring across Katy
Katy covers parts of Harris, Fort Bend and Waller counties, so we plan around the Katy Freeway, the Grand Parkway and Mason Road, including these Katy areas:
Where static control flooring goes in
Katy buildings tend to need static control in one corner of a larger floor. We scope that corner without making you recoat the rest.
Server and data rooms
Equipment rooms and small data halls where racks, carts and technicians all need to reference the same ground.
Electronics staging in warehouses
A caged area inside a distribution building where boards and drives are unboxed, tested and repacked.
Light assembly and repair
Bench areas for controls, instruments and telecom gear that outgrew a mat and a wrist strap.
How a static control floor actually goes down
Five stages. The last one is the one most contractors skip, and it is the only one that proves the floor does what the spec says.
Diamond grind the slab
Mechanical prep to clean, profiled concrete. No acid etch, no bonding to a surface that was never opened up.
Repair and level
Cracks, joints and spalls cut out and filled, moisture tested first and primed if the slab is pushing.
Lay the ground path
The conductive layer and its grounding connections, which is the part that makes it a static control floor instead of a coloured one.
Build the system
Base, conductive media and topcoat to the thickness your spec calls for, phased area by area so the line keeps running.
Test it and hand over readings
Point to point and point to ground measured on the finished floor, in writing. A floor nobody measured is a floor nobody can certify.
Why Katy chooses New Era for ESD Flooring
We prep the slab mechanically, build the ground path in one pass and test the Katy floor with you standing there.
- Full diamond-grind surface prep on every Katy job, the real reason esd flooring lasts a decade.
- Commercial-grade ESD static control flooring with the right primer, build and topcoat for your space.
- Free on-site estimate before anything starts, with the number and the plan in writing.
- Fast-cure options and night or weekend scheduling so your Katy home or business keeps moving.
- Established 2015, Houston grown, English and Spanish service end to end.
ESD Flooring in Katy FAQ
Answers for Katy buildings, written the way a facilities manager asks them, each with a way to reach us.
Where a floor has to land
Static control flooring is bought and sold on one number, resistance to ground in ohms. This is that scale. New Era installs in the conductive band, and ANSI/ESD S20.20 will not qualify a floor to the right of the ceiling marked here.
New Era installs in the conductive band, 2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohms.
How soon can you start ESD static control flooring in Katy?
After the walkthrough and slab tests. Those come first because the results change the base system. Start dates then depend on the season and the scope. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will give you a firm Katy date once the tests are in.
Do you take small ESD static control flooring jobs in Katy?
One kit covers 400 square feet at 6 mils, so a single equipment room is a real job and not a favor. From one room to a full Katy plant, we size the crew to the work. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free quote.
Can ESD static control flooring be installed in humid or cold weather in Katy?
Yes, within limits. Material goes down between 50F and 90F, under 90 percent relative humidity, and at least 5F above the dew point. Working time drops from 35 minutes at 50F to 15 at 90F. Gulf Coast humidity means we watch the dew point closely. Call (832) 253-3211.
Do you clean up after ESD static control flooring in Katy?
Always. We contain the grinding dust with HEPA equipment, protect the surroundings and leave your Katy space clean. On a static sensitive process that is not housekeeping, it is part of the job. Call (832) 253-3211.
What primer and topcoat do you use for ESD static control flooring?
The topcoat is a conductive carbon nanotube epoxy at 2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohms (ASTM D257, ANSI/ESD S7.1), laid at 5 to 7 mils. The primer and base are matched to your Katy slab, and if the slab is wet, a moisture mitigation layer goes under it. Call (832) 253-3211 to discuss.
Will ESD static control flooring add value when selling in Katy?
On an industrial building, yes, and for a better reason than appearance. A floor that comes in under 1 x 10^9 ohms to ground is a qualified asset the next owner or tenant can hold to ANSI/ESD S20.20 from day one, rather than a floor they have to tear out before they can run a static sensitive process in your Katy building. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free quote.
Do you offer financing for ESD static control flooring in Katy?
Ask us about current options. We will give you straight Katy pricing and work with your budget. Call (832) 253-3211.
How much does ESD static control flooring cost in Katy?
$4 to $14 per square foot covers most Katy projects. What moves the number is the resistance grade you have to hit, the condition of the slab and the square footage. We walk the space, measure it and put the price in writing, so call (832) 253-3211 for an exact Katy number.
How long does ESD static control flooring take to install in Katy?
A single bay is usually two to three days start to finish. Bigger floors take longer and are phased by area so production continues. We give a written schedule. Call (832) 253-3211 for your Katy project.
How long does ESD static control flooring last in Katy?
Years, not months, if the prep is right. We expect a decade or more under normal traffic. Resistance performance should be rechecked on the schedule in your ESD program, since cleaning can change it. Call (832) 253-3211.
Do you diamond-grind and prep before ESD static control flooring in Katy?
Yes, every time. The slab is ground to clean, profiled concrete, tested for moisture vapor emission (ASTM F1869) and internal relative humidity (ASTM F2170), and repaired. Adhesion over prepared concrete pulls 400 psi. Call (832) 253-3211 to book your Katy assessment.
Is ESD static control flooring slip resistant?
We add aggregate to the topcoat and test the feel on a sample first. Too much and the floor holds dust; too little and a spill is slippery. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will set the right level for your Katy space.
How do I clean and maintain ESD static control flooring?
The risk is not wear; it is cleaning products. One wrong cleaner leaves a film and pushes the floor out of its 2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohm band. We tell you what to buy and what to avoid. Call (832) 253-3211 for Katy care instructions.
How do I know the prep was done right?
Look at the slab after grinding and before coating. It should be uniformly opened up, with no shiny spots or old coating in the low areas. We invite you to walk it. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will explain what good looks like.
Can you install ESD static control flooring in Katy around our business hours?
Working time is 25 minutes per batch at 70F and foot traffic returns in about 24 hours, so a bay can go down after last shift and be walked on before the next one. We schedule nights and weekends and phase the work area by area so your Katy line keeps running. Call (832) 253-3211 to plan it around your shift schedule.
Can you apply ESD static control flooring over an existing floor in Katy?
Sometimes. The test is adhesion and cleanliness, not age. We can also bond to wood, metal and non-glazed tile. A failing coating comes off first, then the slab is repaired and the system built fresh. Call (832) 253-3211 to book a Katy look.
What if my Katy slab has moisture problems?
It happens often, and Gulf Coast humidity makes it worse. Our approach is to test, mitigate where needed, and only then lay the system. Coating over a wet slab is the most common reason floors blister. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Katy slab test.
Do you repair cracks before ESD static control flooring in Katy?
All of it, before the system goes down, because the topcoat lays at 5 to 7 mils and 6 mils of coating hides nothing. Crack, joint and spall repair is part of Katy prep, not an add-on we discover later. Book your repair and quote at (832) 253-3211.
What colors and finishes can I get with ESD static control flooring in Katy?
A short list, deliberately: solid colors in a gloss finish. Decorative effects change the electrical behavior, so we do not offer them on ESD. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will show samples for your Katy space.
Is ESD static control flooring good for commercial spaces in Katy?
It is built for commercial and industrial rooms rather than showrooms. Think assembly benches, test labs, server rooms and equipment bays in Katy. The cured system takes forklift and cart traffic at 13,700 psi compressive, so the floor works as hard as the people on it. Call (832) 253-3211 and tell us what the room does.
What resistance range does your ESD floor meet?
We install the conductive grade, published at 2.5 x 10^4 to 10^6 ohms (ASTM D257, ANSI/ESD S7.1). The dissipative grade of the same family runs 10^6 to 1.0 x 10^9 ohms if your program specifies that band instead, and ANSI/ESD S20.20 caps a qualifying floor at under 1 x 10^9 ohms to ground either way. We verify the readings before handover. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Katy quote.
Does ESD flooring need grounding?
Yes. Resistance is measured to ground, so a conductive layer with no connection to earth cannot drain anything. We install the layer with grounding points tied to your building ground so charge has somewhere to go, then test that connection. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Katy quote.
Which standards does it meet?
Think of it in two layers: S20.20 governs your program and a floor is one part of it, while ASTM D257 and S7.1 describe how the floor is measured. Beyond that, the system is eligible for LEED points. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will send the data sheets for Katy.
Is it suitable for electronics and labs?
It is. Lab and electronics floors need a controlled surface that is also seamless and easy to clean, and this system is all three. We coordinate with your gowning and cleaning procedures. Call (832) 253-3211 and tell us about your Katy room.
Do you test and document the performance?
Yes. We measure resistance across the floor and hand you the documentation on completion. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free Katy quote.
Do you offer a warranty in Katy?
Yes, a written 1-year warranty on workmanship. It does not cover chipping, cracking or hydrostatic pressure. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will walk you through exactly what is covered.
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