How to Ground SD Monolithic Seamless Epoxy Coating Floor

We are considering applying Staticworx Groundworx ESD epoxy paint over two surfaces in our building. The areas are either sealed concrete or covered with regular VCT. Will the Groundworx floor meet ESD standards even though it will be installed on top of non-ESD flooring?

My company's Staticworx Groundworx Epoxy is produced using graphite particles. These particles create a conductive matrix within the liquid. When applied over any surface, insulative or otherwise, the Groundworx cures into a homogeneous ground plane in all directions. Continuity is achieved across all points of Groundworx regardless of the electrical properties of the surface underneath it.

However, the "Groundworx ground plane" still needs to be grounded once every 1000 square feet using our copper ground strips. The strips are 2 inches by 24 inches in length. They can be attached to the floor using glue or double-sided tape. Part of the strip touches the floor and the other end of the strip should attach to an electrical box, a piece of conduit, building steel or a metal stud that is in continuity with the AC or building ground. When applying the Groundworx, make sure you coat over the portion of the copper strip touching the floor. This is the only necessary step for grounding a Groundworx floor.

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