When it comes to choosing new flooring systems for industrial use, garage floor coating, or any other outdoor surfaces, epoxy resin flooring truly stands out from other flooring options for many reasons. Epoxy flooring, other known as resinous flooring, is highly durable, customizable, sustainable, and decorative for any surface. What appeals most to epoxy flooring is it’s resistance to high levels of wear and tear, making it the most long-lasting flooring options. If you are considering epoxy resin flooring, here is an explanation of what epoxy floors are made up of, the different types epoxy resin, and where to use specific types of epoxy flooring systems. 
 

“What is Epoxy?”

A primary aspect to epoxy coating is that it is chemically distinct from regular floor paints. Resinous flooring consists of a two-part epoxy system - a combination of polymer resins and hardeners, much like epoxy glue. When properly mixed, the epoxy resin and hardener react to one another resulting in a chemical bond with each compound and with the floor itself. The chemical bond creates a stiff plastic material that is durable, resistant to degradation, and bonds exceptionally well to its substrate.
 

“What is Epoxy Flooring?”

Epoxy flooring suggests a flooring surface that comprises multiple layers of epoxy that is applied to a floor with a depth of at least two millimeters. Confusion typically arises when comparing an epoxy floor and epoxy floor coating. The difference between the two lies in the depth of the epoxy - as stated, epoxy floors are classified as an epoxy coating of at least two millimetres thick. Any epoxy floor less than two millimetres thick is commonly referred to as an epoxy floor coating.
 

Types of Epoxy Flooring & Where To Apply Them:

Self-Leveling Epoxy Floors: self-leveling epoxy is utilized to apply over new, old, cracked, or damaged concrete floors to create a smooth, durable, and a levelled texture on the surface of the floor. Self-leveling epoxy floors not only provide a shiny, seamless look but it comes in many different colours that appeal to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces.

 

EPOXY FLOORS FOR RESIDENTIAL

Many residences install epoxy floors because it is easy to clean. Epoxy floors do not get dirty easily, sweeping and dusting off is easier on epoxy floors. In spaces such as garages where it gets dirtier easily because of car tires, cleaning the floor becomes much easier.

Epoxy floor is known for their durability. They can withstand heavy impact, heavy foot traffic, vehicles making it one of the best materials to be used in areas where normal floors will wear down quickly. Not to mention epoxy floors are resistant to mould, and moisture damage. The polished clean looking floor is a favourite for many homeowners. It gives a luxurious finish to the interior of your house that not many flooring options will give that too at a low price. One of the best things about epoxy floors is that there are no gaps or seams on it.

If you haven’t yet decided what kind of floor you want for your house you should give epoxy flooring a try. Epoxy floors are becoming more popular in recent times because of all the benefits. Installation of epoxy flooring should be done by professionals who have the right tools and equipment and also experience of installing epoxy flooring. One wrong move can show on the whole floor and make it look very unpleasant.

Replacing epoxy floors can be a headache that’s why choosing the right kind of professional is important.

Some common type of epoxy we install include solid colour epoxy, solid colour epoxy with decorative flakes, Durable epoxy for garage floor.

The time for bland floors is gone, you need to step up your game and invest into something that is more practical and gives you good value for money. If you want to install epoxy floors for your house give us a call today. we can go over the prices and all the other details.