Mezzanine Floors

What is a Mezzanine Floor?

A mezzanine floor is often referred to as a mezzanine is an additional floor structure that is built within an existing building space, typically between the floor and ceiling. Mezzanine floors are commonly used to create additional usable workspace within a building without major structural alterations needed. They are versatile structures that can be customised to provide valuable additional floorspace and can be often found used in warehouses and factories, retail and offices.

The name “mezzanine” originates from Italian, where “mezzanino” refers to an intermediate floor or mezzanine level. Over time, the concept of the mezzanine evolved to include structures built within existing rooms to provide additional space for various purposes.

Mezzanine floors are typically constructed using steel or aluminium materials, providing strength, durability, and stability. Columns or pillars support mezzanines, ensuring they can withstand the weight of people, storage and equipment items. Mezzanines can be single-level or multi-level, depending on the height of the building and the space requirements.

Mezzanine Floor Uses

With our head office based in Leyland, we are able to design and install all types of mezzanine floors for businesses located across Lancashire, the North West and the UK. The most common uses for mezzanine floors are:

• Storage Mezzanines are used to create additional storage within a warehouse, industrial facilities, retail stores and distribution centres. Mezzanines can include shelving, pallet racking and racking systems to accommodate inventory equipment and supplies allowing businesses to maximise vertical storage space.
• Warehouse Mezzanines allows businesses to maximise vertical space by creating additional storage space for extra storage space for inventory, to accommodate office areas or to establish elevated platforms for order picking and packing.
• Production Mezzanines are utilised to expand production areas in manufacturing facilities. They help to accommodate assembly lines, or house machinery and equipment. They can be made to meet your needs, such as testing labs, packaging stations and cleanrooms to increase productivity and boost operational efficiency.
• Retail Mezzanines allows the increase of display space to showcase merchandise or create elevated viewing areas for customers. They can be designed to accommodate retail fixtures, fitting rooms, product displays or sales offices helping to enhance the shopping experience and maximising retail floor space.
• Office Mezzanines are used to create extra office space within commercial buildings, retail spaces and manufacturing facilities. They allow separate work areas for managers, administrative staff or support teams.
• Garage Mezzanines are installed in workshops, garages and automotive facilities to create extra workspace for vehicle repairs and maintenance work. This can include raised platforms for workbenches, tools and equipment helping to organise and improve workflow efficiency.
• Gym Mezzanines are used in recreation and leisure buildings to create additional space for fitness classes, sports activities or seating spectators. Other uses can be in entertainment venues, theatres or event spaces to accommodate VIP lounges, hospitality suites and viewing platforms.

Mezzanine Floor Safety

At NSI Projects, safety is paramount to our mezzanine projects. Our project managers hold qualifications in both SMSTS or NEBOSH. We are proudly accredited by Safecontractor, SDG, and ConstructionLine for our commitment to safety excellence.

As part of the mezzanine floor design, we will ensure all safety considerations regarding the building or use for the floor will be thoroughly addressed such as: weight loading, corrosion resistance, safety barriers, railings, partitions, and fire protection.

To find out more information, please visit our health and safety page.