Interior Painting and Epoxy Flooring for a Fire Station in the Chicago Suburbs

in Chicago, Illinois

Services Performed

Commercial Flooring, Commercial Interior Painting, Epoxy Flooring, Floor Markings and Line Striping, Government and Municipal Painting, Non-slip Flooring

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Spacious fire station vehicle bay with a smooth light-colored floor and white walls under a dark ceiling with long fluorescent lights; a red scissor lift is parked in the foreground, large bay doors are open to daylight, and vending machines and hanging hoses line the back wall.

Client and Facility Overview

The fire station is located in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. For decades, it has played an integral role in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in the surrounding areas. This fire station includes several key operational areas including an apparatus bay, stairwell to mezzanine, water hose room, oxygen room, multiple bay walls, shop, training tower, and mezzanine. The main bay and ancillary spaces such as the water room shop, tower area, and front hose room are subjected to heavy traffic and demanding conditions on a daily basis.

Scope of Work

Painters USA performed a complete interior renovation of the fire station, focusing on two primary services: interior painting and the installation of an epoxy flooring system.

Interior Painting

The scope for the painting project included applying a fresh coat of paint in the following areas:

Equipment room
Stairwell to mezzanine
Water hose room
Oxygen room
All bay walls
Shop
Training tower
Mezzanine

Epoxy Flooring

We installed a durable epoxy floor system in high-traffic areas to ensure long-lasting performance and easy maintenance. The areas covered were:

Main bay
Water rooms shop
Tower area
Front hose room

To instill a sense of pride and identity, we also incorporated the fire department's logo into the floor. This added a personal and meaningful touch.

Notable Details

Our work gave the fire station a complete facelift, both aesthetically and functionally. The interior painting rejuvenated the station, improved morale and maintained a clean environment. The epoxy flooring system offered several benefits, including superior durability, ease of maintenance and aesthetic appeal.

Given the demanding nature of a fire station, it was important to select materials that could withstand heavy traffic and harsh conditions. Our epoxy flooring system ensures that surfaces remain resilient and maintain their appearance despite constant wear and tear.

Client Satisfaction

Understanding the vital role of the fire station for the community, our team ensured minimal disruption during the project execution. This seamless process allowed the brave firefighters to continue their essential work without undue hindrance.