Gas station floors endure extreme conditions — fuel spills, heavy vehicle loads, thermal cycling, and aggressive cleaning agents. The wrong choice leads to cracking, permanent staining, and structural issues. The Petrol Group team specifies flooring for gas station projects across all climatic zones.
Forecourt: the most critical area
Concrete with surface hardener and sealer: most durable for heavy loads, lowest cost, requires periodic joint re-sealing. Cost: BRL 80-150/m². Industrial epoxy (PU-epoxy): excellent chemical resistance, seamless surface — but can crack with differential settling under heavy loads. Cost: BRL 120-250/m². Key: specify industrial-grade epoxy formulated for fuel resistance — not decorative residential epoxy.
Convenience store interior
Technical porcelain (PEI 4 or 5): most common — easy cleaning, durable, aesthetic variety. Anti-slip requirement: wet pendulum coefficient > 36 (for areas with wet traffic). Avoid very light colors at transition zones from the forecourt — soiling is inevitable.
FAQ
Can I use the same floor throughout (forecourt and store)?
Not recommended — the chemical resistance needed on the forecourt is overkill for the store and limits aesthetic options. Use different systems optimized for each environment.
See: ABNT standards for gas stations and gas station construction guide.