With the severe weather in recent years, with extreme weather events now more than ever, it’s important to protect your flooring investments to ensure they can handle what mother nature offers.
Here are Nine reasons why Epoxy flooring Solutions are your best option for your commercial business:
Appearance and Covering Defects
Epoxy floor coatings transform spaces into complete and sleek areas. If a garage is part of your business and needs sprucing up, an epoxy coating will produce an elegant look. The shiny surface complements any decorative lighting you have in place. As light bounces off the epoxy, the space will gain a new dimension.
Epoxy also covers previous defects your garage floor may have sustained. Epoxy offers several designs and colour options to outfit your garage or room in the right tones. To hide imperfections even more thoroughly, choose epoxy paint, which mixes the durable substance into the paint colour of your choice for a masking effect.
Decorative chips of mica or quartz can be added to the epoxy mixture for a speckled look that also adds better traction. This style adds an intensity and extra pieces to catch light and glimmer. Metallic epoxy coatings are also captivating options to increase this polished ambiance. You can dress up practical rooms without sacrificing convenience with an epoxy floor finish.
Cost Effective
Epoxy is a more affordable option compared to current flooring removal, the purchase of new tile or vinyl and additional installation costs.
If your concrete floor is not giving you the look and benefits you’d like, epoxy is a simple and cost-effective solution for an industrial-style location. Epoxy installation does require a few coats with drying time in between, but this still beats the amount of time and money that alternative flooring would cost. Any imperfections that arise, if treated quickly, also have affordable repair options.
Professional installation will be a worthwhile investment because the length of time that the flooring stays intact makes this an efficient choice. Allowing experts to complete this process will be the most cost-effective option. Professionals are experienced in avoiding poor application practices and taking necessary protective measures.
Resistance
Fortify your basement, commercial kitchens, or garage with an epoxy coating because it can block harmful elements that are sure to encroach on high-traffic spaces. Epoxy features many kinds of resistance which add to its reputation as a hardy flooring method. It bears the brunt of heavy shock, heat, chemicals, and water. It’s perfect for garages since cars can emit many corrosive chemicals.
Shock
Epoxy is shock resistant, which is a testament to its toughness. Impacts that would normally worry you, like heavy items toppling to the floor or the wear and tear of cars driving on the surface, will not harm epoxy coating. Any tools, machinery or even recreational gear that is dropped on the ground will not leave a mark. Jarring crashes will not chip your concrete any longer with a thick layer of epoxy covering the ground.
Heat
Once dried, epoxy also can resist certain levels of heat. The typical heat limit of epoxy is 200 degrees Fahrenheit, but higher-grade epoxy can withstand even higher levels of heat.
Chemical
Chemicals that are either left behind from your car or accumulate from commercial work will not affect epoxy. If your car collection in your garage requires extensive work and brake fluids or oil end up on your flooring, there is no need to panic. Chemicals can be cleaned up without damaging the epoxy coating. The density and depth of the layering keep chemicals from seeping through to the concrete and leaving any harmful residue.
Water
This water-resistant substance keeps your floor from distortion due to flooding or spills. Depending on the kind of epoxy, some surfaces may be more slippery than others when the water does not soak into the floor. If water collects on top due to how impervious it is, extra grip for epoxy floors can even be added by requesting slip-resistant aggregate.
Lasting Longer
After the initial installation, epoxy will not need to be redone for an extended amount of time. The coating endures longer than tile, carpet and wood flooring because of its resistance to shock, water and even stains.
If you want to establish a flooring that you won’t have to replace regularly over the years, epoxy is a practical option for preparing garages and basements for long-term satisfaction. The longevity also reinforces the cost-effective advantages of this coating application.
Protection
Epoxy is a sealant and protects concrete and other floorings. This impressive shield goes right over the underlying surface. This keeps the concrete from wearing down, cracking or even crumbling, and it works as a preservation overlay.
The surface does not retain stains and keeps defects from appearing in the concrete. Usually, more than one coat is applied over a few days, so the layering and bonding of the epoxy ends up as a thick and rubbery sheet.
Strength
Epoxy can not only handle impacts and shocks, but it can also withstand substantial weight. The tensile strength of epoxy sets it apart among adhesives, but as a coating, epoxy remains a sturdy covering. Adding epoxy to concrete can enhance its ability to hold weight, and certain kinds can even increase the concrete surface strength from about 3,000 pounds per square inch to 10,000 pounds per square inch.
The strength of the epoxy is also present in its ability to keep from peeling and tearing. If epoxy bonds to the concrete properly and maintains a standard rigidity, then the surface will be stable enough to hold heavy loads and wear and tear.
As a kind of resin, epoxy is sturdy even though it looks like glass or a breakable veneer. The tenacity of epoxy is in the hardener, a part of the epoxy compound which is made of polyamine. This synthetic substance is a corrosion inhibitor that screens and bolsters its constitution.
Ease of Maintenance
Another advantage of epoxy is its simple upkeep. By covering the concrete there is a reduction of dust and cement particles released onto other surfaces in your room or garage. Unlike a plain concrete floor that is coarse but brittle, you can easily sweep and maintain the shiny and resilient surface of epoxy. Dust becomes less of a nuisance when the primary source of residual concrete is contained.
Salt from winter roads does not affect epoxy, and you can remove the build-up just as easily as other particles your car may leave behind. Whether you choose to use a mop, broom or vacuum, cleaning epoxy floor coating is a simple process. Even bacteria, germs, grime, and other contaminants do not adhere to epoxy, so it is an effective and sanitary coating.
The surface also resists scratching if heavier cleaning appliances are needed. Soap or detergent and water are the simplest and best cleaning methods for epoxy. The previously mentioned resistant features also help with maintenance, as any water or chemicals can be wiped away without tarnishing the floor.
Safety and Visibility
Installing epoxy floor coating increases visibility in large garage spaces and rooms. This is one safety measure that epoxy adds to your space, as the surface reflects light to illuminate the entire room. Most epoxy choices have an intense sheen that produces an elegant look, and this shiny quality can keep you safe by increasing the amount of light in a space.
Other elements of safety for epoxy include traction in certain epoxies and anti-slip mixes. Additives can increase the stability of your epoxy flooring so that falls are less likely to occur. Polymer grit, mortar, aluminum oxide, gravel or sand can be added for different grip effects that will alter the slick surface of the epoxy. Request an additive when discussing the project with your flooring company so they can help you decide which option is best for your space.
During the curing period, the epoxy fumes will not bring harm if your installation professionals take the necessary precautions and appropriately ventilate the area. Once cured, the epoxy floor is safe for you and your family. Observe any safeguards put in place by the professionals you hire. This may include a brief extension of ventilation.
Compatible with Vehicles
Garage floor epoxy fits vehicle needs as well. It keeps vehicles and their tires in top shape with its uniform surface. Concrete may add more wear on your tires, while epoxy’s smoothness will produce little to no reaction from your tires. This setting will cause less deterioration to your car, making automotive trouble infrequent.
Epoxy’s ability to hold significant weight also makes it a viable surface to park vehicles on for temporary or prolonged storage. Your car’s weight will be better supported on a concrete surface enhanced with epoxy due to the intensified tensile strength. Concrete alone will corrode over time from the weight of your vehicle and require restorative services.
The maintenance needs of cars also coordinate with epoxy’s abilities. Any chemicals or harsh substances related to automotive upkeep are not a problem for epoxy. An epoxy floor makes your garage the perfect place to perform car care in the winter, out of the chilly weather and harsh elements. You can change your oil in the comfort of your garage without concerning yourself with stains or the extent of the mess.
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