Epoxy acts as a protectant and sealant. But with additives, it also can be a very beautiful flooring option that will last a really long time. Epoxy flooring is easy to have done and just takes a few hours to complete, depending on the size of the room. It is a super durable and long lasting floor choice that will give your flooring years of life.
Residential Uses
Epoxy floor coating is a great flooring option for many people. It comes in a variety of different colors and designs and looks amazing for years to come. It is fairly inexpensive and holds up under large traffic loads as well as dirt and oil. This durability makes it perfect for garages. Epoxy flooring is perfect for garage floors and keeping the floors looking great. Any chemical spills or oil leaks from cars can easily be cleaned up rather than soaking into the concrete and leaving stains. Epoxy coating a pool is another application that is perfect for Epoxy. It is a system that will hold up under the chemicals that are found in the pool. And, it typically is a cost-effective way to protect the pool surface. It is certainly far less expensive than that of tiling the pool. It is also beautiful in the main living areas as well. However, this movement has just started as the epoxy flooring industry gets better known.
Industrial Uses
Epoxy is very common flooring in the industrial world especially manufacturing as it is resistant to so many chemicals and won't stain easily. And, it can be used to mark
up the flooring for isles and safety features as well. Epoxy flooring
is so durable that we are seeing more and more of it being used every
year It is easy to clean, sanitize and offers a level of protection to the concrete floor. However, epoxy flooring can be a bit slippery. To combat this there are various substances can be added to help add a little traction and texture to the floor. These substances could be sand or wood chips. It is a type of flooring that has anti-static elements to it. This makes it a perfect flooring for those that make or work with computer boards and other electronic equipment that would be affected by static electricity. Epoxy is a great way to protect our bridges footing as well as their surfaces. Having the large concrete structures coated in Epoxy coating will protect the bridge from the elements as well as any chemicals found in the water.
