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Here's something to think about if you want that "clean" look for your garage or shop floor.

Certain studies are now being done on epoxy, rubberised, and plastic floor coatings. The potential hazard is that the worker and/or home owner may build up a static charge while working or walking on these surfaces.(Just like carpet)

Potential problems:
1. Explosion from working on fuel systems.
2. Arcing of circut boards.
3. Flash fires from solvents.

Some of the factors being looked @:

1. Thickness of material being used.
2. Types of shoes being worn.

Some of the proposed remedies:
1. Use of grounding straps.
2. Removal of flooring surface.
3. Reinstall floor with metal type filings intermixed in floor application.
4. Reinstall floor with anti-static rated surface.
5. Others not announced yet.

However, there are some floors on the market right now that are anti-static rated.

So maybe just concrete is the best bang for your buck.

Lars