Epoxy floors are so strong they can be used in the most demanding situations – even industrial environments. In the simplest definition, it is a flooring surface made up of multiple layers of epoxy, applied to a depth of at least two millimetres.
A lot of work goes into creating epoxy floors but we find clients are always impressed by the results and enjoy the durability of this type of floor, as well as its smooth appearance.
Unlike an “epoxy floor”, an “epoxy floor coating” is where the epoxy applied is less than two millimetres thick. Epoxy floor coating is a technical process that requires the expertise of a flooring professional to properly install. The exact materials used vary depending on the type of flooring system required, but every floor system installation requires careful planning to ensure the essential performance characteristics are achieved with the finished floor. Floor coating systems require the proper preparation of the underlying concrete and subsequent layers to ensure the products bond correctly and the coating is successful.
Epoxy paint is essentially latex paint with a small amount of added epoxy for increased durability. This type of product is best left for DIY home garage projects and is never an appropriate choice in industrial settings.
From a technical standpoint, the resin and hardener contained in Epoxy is mixed together. They chemically react to form a rigid plastic material that is strong, resistant to degradation and that bonds extremely well to its substrate.
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