Temporary surface protection is a solution designed to safeguard construction sites and surfaces from damage, debris, and spills during various stages of construction, renovation, or maintenance projects. When compared to using floor protection boards during material handling, this solution can improve safety on construction sites by reducing the risk of trips and falls if the boards buckle under the material load.

Construction sites are dynamic environments where surfaces are vulnerable to damage from heavy foot traffic, equipment movement, spills, and other hazards. Traditional methods of surface protection, such as plastic boards, plywood, or plastic sheeting, are often inadequate, cumbersome, and time-consuming to install and remove. 

Cover Guard®

Temporary Surface Protection, such as Cover Guard® is crafted from premium-grade materials, including recycled fibers and non-toxic adhesives, Cover Guard® Temporary Surface Protection is puncture-resistant and provides reliable protection against impacts, scratches, and abrasions, ensuring that surfaces remain in original conditions throughout the duration of the project. 

The Cover Guard® orange protective material (figure 1) has non-flame retardant formulation which can be utilized in a wide range of applications where flame-resistant (FR) is not a requirement. The Cover Guard® blue protective material (figure 2) is flame retardant and compliant to NFPA 701 standards.

Figure 1. Cover Guard® orange diamond plate polyethylene temporary surface protection (Photo courtesy of Cover Guard)

Figure 2. Cover Guard® blue diamond plate polyethylene temporary surface protection (Photo courtesy of Cover Guard)

As is the case with any construction tool, material and equipment, users should follow manufacturer safety recommendations and comply with any applicable local, state or federal regulations.