Some of the benefits of an epoxy floor are that it is durable and strengthens the concrete beneath it, as well as protecting the concrete from damage. It's great for concrete that already has cracks because we will fix the cracks before coating, and after it will be like the cracks were never there. Epoxy floors are beautiful and easy to keep clean. They are chemical resistant and become UV resistant with our polyaspartic topcoat.
Epoxy is a two-part component that, when mixed together, creates a chemical bond and hardens. Once the epoxy has been applied, it works its way into the pores of the concrete while creating a strong bond with the concrete. However, the right prep work must happen in order for the epoxy to bond to the concrete. The concrete needs to be mechanically ground before application, which is a similar process and purpose as sanding a wall before painting it.
There are many different variants of epoxy. Some epoxies are breathable and hold up well with high moisture, some are flexible, and ome have fast cure times — so no matter the conditions of the concrete, there is an option that suits the customer best. The epoxy we use most is durable, fast curing, and holds moisture pressure much better than the products that a lot of the competition uses. The epoxy also holds up to 8 lbs. per moisture pressure whereas a lot of competitors use a material that only holds up to 2-3 lbs. of moisture pressure.
Epoxy flooring is most popular for garage flooring, but also can be used for basement, patios, driveways, or most other concrete surfaces. Additionally, the polyaspartic topcoat we apply is UV resistant meaning you can apply it to concrete that is exposed to sunlight and you don't have to worry about it yellowing.
Garage floors, patios, basements, pool decks, and restaurant kitchens.
With our fast curing epoxy, we can complete most garage floors done in one day and customers can walk on it the next day.
With the right prep work and high-quality materials, an epoxy floor can last decades.
You can definitely coat eopxy over damaged concrete. In fact, we recommend coating damaged concrete to protect it from getting worse. However in some cases, the concrete is damaged beyond repair and will need to be removed and re-poured — but that is extremely rare.
When professionally installed, epoxy flooring doesn't really have any disadvantages. However unfortunately, there are many cheap products as well as contractors and homeowners that don't know what they're doing and don't take the time to complete proper prep work. These floors typically tend to fail within months and give the concrete coatings industry a bad name. That is why it is so important to hire a professional who has the right equipment, the right materials, and the right expertise.
The decorative flakes that cover the floor give it some texture. We also add a non-slip additive to the topcoat so the customer won't have to worry about slipping.
Epoxy floors are a great option for commercial spaces. You can commonly find them in restaurant, kitchens, pharmaceutical plants, and warehouses.
Epoxy floors are very easy to maintain. You can sweep them, mop them, or hose them down as needed. The polyaspartic topcoat makes it so any dirt, spills, or contaminates will wipe right up.