Detailed Project Description
Hospitals experience constant structural movement due to thermal changes, building settlement, and vibration from heavy equipment. Traditional metal or rubber expansion joints often fail under these conditions, creating trip hazards, noise, debris traps, and sanitation concerns.
DBR Associates installed Belzona SmoothRide, a resin-based, flexible expansion joint system engineered to absorb movement while maintaining a flush, seamless surface with adjacent flooring. The system was applied without hot work or welding, allowing installation to be completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to hospital operations.
Once cured, the SmoothRide joint provided a smooth, impact-resistant, and chemically resistant surface that supports rolling loads and daily cleaning protocols. The finished joint blends seamlessly with surrounding flooring, improving both functionality and aesthetics while extending the service life of the floor system.
Why Hospitals Should Use DBR / Belzona SmoothRide Expansion Joints
Belzona SmoothRide is specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of healthcare environments.
Key Benefits for Hospitals
- Improved Patient & Staff Safety
- Seamless, flush surface eliminates trip hazards
- Reduces vibration and noise from carts and equipment
- Hygienic & Easy to Clean
- No gaps or crevices that trap dirt, bacteria, or fluids
- Supports strict hospital sanitation and infection-control standards
- Durable Under Heavy Traffic
- Withstands continuous rolling loads from beds, wheelchairs, and medical carts
- Resistant to cracking, spalling, and edge breakdown
- Flexible & Movement-Accommodating
- Absorbs expansion and contraction without failure
- Ideal for corridors, entrances, patient areas, and service corridors
- Chemical & Moisture Resistance
- Resists cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and spills
- Prevents moisture ingress that can damage substrates
- Fast Installation with Minimal Downtime
- Cold-applied system—no hot work required
- Allows for phased installation in active hospital areas
Belzona® SmoothRide Features
- Resin-based flexible expansion joint system
- Seamless integration with adjacent flooring
- High impact and abrasion resistance
- Long-term performance with reduced maintenance
- Customizable to suit hospital floor layouts and joint widths
Potential Belzona Products that can be used
Belzona 4111 – An epoxy repair composite for concrete and stone repair, resurfacing and protection
Belzona 2111 – A flexible abrasion resistant polyurethane elastomer for the repair, rebuilding and coating of rubber components and metal surfaces
Belzona 4411 – Hard wearing epoxy resin system for slip reduction on walking surfaces
Belzona 5811 – An epoxy coating designed for corrosion and chemical protection of equipment operating under immersion
As the exclusive authorized Belzona distributor, DBR Associates provides expert consultation, surface preparation, and professional installation of Belzona SmoothRide systems. Our team understands the unique challenges of healthcare facilities and delivers solutions that enhance safety, durability, and compliance.
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common causes of workplace and facility injuries—leading to serious liability and costly claims for building owners and companies. That’s why DBR, in partnership with Belzona, offers the SmoothRide Joint System to eliminate uneven surfaces and create safe, seamless transitions.
From damaged thresholds to uneven concrete joints, the SmoothRide system helps reduce risk, enhance safety, and improve aesthetics—all with minimal downtime.
When you want it done right the first time, call DBR—the authorized Belzona Distributor since 1977.