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The Woodlands, Texas · ESD Flooring
ESD Flooring in The WoodlandsStatic control for electronics, labs and manufacturing
The Woodlands has lab space, medical offices and corporate data rooms packed into a planned township. New Era installs conductive and dissipative floors there, tests them against ANSI/ESD S20.20 and documents the readings for your records.
- Free on-site estimates
- Since 2015 Houston grown
- Decade build standard
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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 The Woodlands.
What esd flooring is, and why it works in The Woodlands
Life science and research tenants in The Woodlands tend to ask the same first question: conductive or dissipative. The answer depends on your program, not on the contractor. Conductive sits at or below 10^6 ohms and dissipative runs from 10^6 up to 1.0 x 10^9 ohms, and a lab with gowned staff and sensitive instruments may sit on either side of that line.
ESD Flooring across The Woodlands
The Woodlands is in Montgomery County, built around I-45, Woodlands Parkway and the Grand Parkway, with the Research Forest district to the west. We serve these Woodlands areas:
Where static control flooring goes in
In The Woodlands the floor usually goes into a finished building with tenants above and beside it. We plan for that.
Research and QA labs
Bench labs and instrument rooms where a floor has to coexist with gowning rules and clean procedures.
Pharmaceutical support areas
Weighing, compounding and packaging rooms where powders, solvents and static do not mix.
Corporate data halls
Raised and slab-on-grade server rooms inside office buildings, where the work happens around live equipment.
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 The Woodlands chooses New Era for ESD Flooring
Finished buildings need careful sequencing, so we agree dust control, access and cure windows with you first.
- Full diamond-grind surface prep on every The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands home or business keeps moving.
- Established 2015, Houston grown, English and Spanish service end to end.
ESD Flooring in The Woodlands FAQ
What Woodlands lab managers and facilities teams ask before they sign, answered directly.
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.
Can you install ESD static control flooring in The Woodlands around our business hours?
Yes, and it is common. Work is staged by area, with access and cure windows agreed in advance. Cure time at 70F is about 24 hours for foot traffic. Call (832) 253-3211 to plan around your The Woodlands operations.
Can you apply ESD static control flooring over an existing floor in The Woodlands?
Often yes, and the deciding number is adhesion: over properly prepared concrete this system pulls 400 psi and fails in the concrete, not at the bond line (ASTM D4541). It also bonds to wood, metal and non-glazed tile. A failing coating comes off first, mechanically. We assess the existing The Woodlands floor, remove what has to go, repair the slab, then rebuild. We never paint over a bad floor. Book an assessment at (832) 253-3211.
What if my The Woodlands slab has moisture problems?
We find out before we coat, with ASTM F1869 and ASTM F2170 tests. If the slab reads high, a moisture mitigation layer goes in first. Cured, the system runs 0.08 perms and absorbs under 0.05 percent water. Slabs in The Woodlands can hold moisture, so we do not skip this. Call (832) 253-3211.
Do you repair cracks before ESD static control flooring in The Woodlands?
Always, and it is part of prep. We probe the slab, repair what moves and fill what does not, then grind flush. Slabs move over time, and fixing cracks first keeps the ground path intact. Call (832) 253-3211.
What colors and finishes can I get with ESD static control flooring in The Woodlands?
Solid colors in gloss. Pigment is part of the electrical package on a conductive system, so flake blends and metallic effects are not options. In a The Woodlands room with daylight, we use the UV stable version because epoxy ambers in the sun. Safety striping and zone lines are available. Call (832) 253-3211.
Is ESD static control flooring good for commercial spaces in The Woodlands?
Industrial, and that is the point of the system: electronics assembly, cleanrooms, labs and testing facilities, battery and electric vehicle plants, aerospace, data server rooms, packaging lines, aircraft hangars, and any The Woodlands area carrying a dust or explosion risk. It is rated for heavy duty forklift and manufacturing traffic at 13,700 psi compressive. Call (832) 253-3211 to plan your project.
How does ESD static control flooring compare to other floor options?
Think of three choices: bare sealed concrete, a regular epoxy, and a floor engineered to ground. Only the third has a published resistance band and a way to test it in place. For ESD programs the first two leave the floor out of the control plan, so the rest of the plan has to work harder. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free comparison.
Will ESD flooring in The Woodlands handle forklifts, pallet jacks and heavy point loads?
Yes. The cured system tests at 13,700 psi compressive and 9,000 psi flexural, with 85 Shore D hardness, so wheeled traffic does not crush or wear a path through it. Full cure for vehicles takes 7 days. If a lift or racking will sit on a specific spot in your The Woodlands building, show us the spot. Call (832) 253-3211.
When can I use the floor after ESD static control flooring in The Woodlands?
Foot traffic comes back at about 24 hours at 70F and 36 hours at 50F. Vehicles and forklifts wait until the 7 day full cure. Because cure time follows temperature, a cold The Woodlands warehouse in January and a conditioned lab in July are different schedules. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will set yours.
What kind of facilities need ESD flooring in The Woodlands?
The short list is any The Woodlands space where a discharge ruins product or starts a fire: electronics assembly, labs, data rooms, battery plants, avionics shops, medical device repair, and areas handling flammable vapor or powder. If your program cites ANSI/ESD S20.20, the floor has to measure under 1 x 10^9 ohms to ground. Call (832) 253-3211 and tell us what you are protecting.
Is ESD static control flooring chemical and stain resistant?
The topcoat is rated in the best category against oils, fuels, hydraulic fluids and common alkalis, and it wipes clean. What it does not like is aggressive solvent, so we ask what you use before we pick the build. For The Woodlands labs, the cleaner you choose is the bigger question. Call (832) 253-3211.
Hablan Espanol en The Woodlands?
Si. Cotizamos y trabajamos en ingles o espanol en The Woodlands. Llame al (832) 592-3808, o al (832) 253-3211 para una cotizacion gratis.
Do you offer free estimates in The Woodlands?
Always, and it includes the two slab tests that decide the whole system: moisture vapor emission (ASTM F1869) and internal relative humidity (ASTM F2170), plus an assessment of whatever is already down. We measure, talk through the options and put the pricing in writing at no cost. Call (832) 253-3211 and we typically respond within 24 hours.
Can you add anti-slip or safety features to ESD static control flooring?
We can. Texture, striping, aisle lines, hazard zones and equipment outlines all go in as part of the floor, not as tape you have to replace. Tell us what your The Woodlands safety program expects. Call (832) 253-3211.
Can you handle large The Woodlands jobs and multi-phase work?
We do. One kit covers 400 square feet at 6 mils, so a large floor means many batches, and the work is organized by area with a documented test at the end of each one. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will map your The Woodlands phases.
What system do you use for ESD static control flooring?
The system is a base layer, a grounded conductive layer with connection points, and a topcoat. The topcoat carries the published resistance. A dissipative version of the same family is available if your program asks for the 10^6 to 1.0 x 10^9 ohm band. Call (832) 253-3211 and tell us which band your The Woodlands spec names.
What The Woodlands areas do you serve?
Fourteen service areas across the Houston, Austin and San Antonio metros, The Woodlands included, plus the surrounding Texas markets. Call (832) 253-3211 and we will confirm we cover your address and book a free estimate.
Why choose New Era for ESD static control flooring in The Woodlands?
We treat the floor as part of your ESD program. That means tests before and after, one crew from start to finish, and documentation you can hand an auditor. One crew, start to finish. Call (832) 253-3211.
What is the process for ESD static control flooring in The Woodlands?
Six steps: assess, grind, repair, prime, build with the ground path, and test. The order matters because the conductive layer sits on a prepared base, and an unprepared base is the usual cause of failure. Ask for the written sequence for your The Woodlands building. Call (832) 253-3211.
Can I see examples of ESD static control flooring you have done near The Woodlands?
Yes. Tell us the kind of space you run and we will share finished-floor photos and references from similar work, and where it helps, we can walk you through the system on a sample. Call (832) 253-3211.
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 The Woodlands quote.
Does ESD flooring need grounding?
Yes, and it is what makes the number mean anything: resistance is measured TO GROUND, so a floor with no path to earth has no spec. We install a grounded conductive layer with grounding points so charge drains safely, which is what puts the floor under the 1 x 10^9 ohm ceiling ANSI/ESD S20.20 sets. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free The Woodlands quote.
Which standards does it meet?
ANSI/ESD S20.20 is the program standard; the floor itself is measured with ANSI/ESD S7.1 and ASTM D257. The system also carries Class 1 flame spread (ASTM E648) and meets USDA, FDA, EPA and SCAQMD requirements. We keep the test records with your handover file. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free The Woodlands quote.
Is it suitable for electronics and labs?
That is exactly what it is specified for: electronics assembly and production, cleanrooms, labs and testing facilities, data server rooms, pharmaceutical and processing areas, battery plants and aircraft hangars. Body voltage generation stays at 15 V under ANSI/ESD STM 97.2, and the cured surface passes ASTM G21 microbial resistance with zero growth. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free The Woodlands quote.
Do you test and document the performance?
Yes. We measure resistance in multiple spots on the finished floor, record the readings, and hand you the documentation. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free The Woodlands quote.
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Get your ESD floor specified in The Woodlands
Free on-site assessment. Tell us what your Woodlands space will hold and which resistance band your program specifies, and we will put the system and the pricing in writing.
