If you recently purchased a warehouse with dairy brick flooring that has seen better days, then a dairy brick repair contractor can get it back into shape for you in quick order!

While dairy brick is installed in warehouses and other industrial buildings for its well-known durability and strength, it is not impervious to damage. After years of boxes being dropped on it and traffic from machinery such as forklifts, even the best-laid flooring will need repairs.

The three most common signs of damaged dairy brick warehouse floors are:

1. Missing or cracked grout.
2. Broken, chipped, or cracked bricks.
3. Loose bricks.

Here's a bit of information on each of these three problems:

Damage Sign #1: Missing or Cracked Grout

When it comes to the longevity of a dairy brick warehouse floor, grout is the most common problem area. 

Grout is a concrete-like material that is more porous than dairy bricks. Although dairy brick floors are sealed with a layer of protective sealant when they are installed, over time it wears down. If the sealant isn't reapplied every few years, then the grout will absorb liquids and stains.

When liquids get into the grout, it breaks down and will start crumbling and cracking. 

Thankfully, it is a simple process to remove the old grout and replace it with new grout. An experienced dairy brick repair contractor can complete this repair and make your floor waterproof once again with a new layer of sealant.

Damage Sign #2: Broken, Chipped, or Cracked Bricks

If you drop a heavy metal object on the dairy brick, it can break, chip, or crack. 

If your new warehouse's floor has bricks that are damaged, then they can be removed and replaced. Not only can they be replaced, but they should be taken care of as soon as you notice the damage. This is vital because damaged bricks often lead to damaged grout, and eventually this damages other surrounding bricks. You can stop this cascade of repairs by simply replacing damaged bricks when the damage happens.

Damage Sign #3: Loose Bricks

Finally, sometimes dairy bricks come loose and you can feel them wobble when walking across them. This often happens in high-traffic areas and can present a tripping hazard for employees and promote future damage to the floor's grout and surrounding tiles.

If you notice any loose bricks, then have your local dairy brick repair contractor come out to fix the problem before it causes more damage.