WHAT IS EPOXY? 

If you research epoxy, you’ll find multiple definitions from a variety of sources. Epoxy is widely used by many different industries.  These said definitions vary based on which application method is used.  

Epoxy consist of polymer materials that begin as liquid and are chemically changed into a solid. An epoxy coating is chemically distinct from regular floor paints.  A resinous flooring consists of a two-part system. One part is made of epoxy resin (the base), which is cross-linked with a hardener (curing agent).  When epoxy resin and hardener is properly measured and mixed, it reacts to one another creating a chemical bond with each compound along with the floor itself.  This chemical bond then creates a material that’s durable, resistant to degradation or wear including a solvent resistant finish, and bonds exceptionally well to its substrate. Epoxy coating are formulated based upon the performance requirements for the end product.  

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT EPOXY FLOORS 

Epoxy is becoming a popular choice for floor coverings in both residential and commercial settings.  The Midwest population know epoxy mostly as a flake or chip application typically found in garages and basements.  Metallic epoxy floors are most prevalent in the East and West coast states.  Metallic epoxy floors are breathtaking and unique that tend to have marble-like features. 

BENEFITS IN CHOOSING AN EPOXY COATING 

Epoxy floor coatings serve a variety of valuable benefits in any environment.  From residential spaces to industrial coatings, epoxy can be customized to cater each facility and its designated areas.  While the aesthetics that this floor coating provides is its biggest and most noticeable benefit, it has a variety of other benefits.  Epoxy coatings are primarily chosen in the business industry as it helps save money.  It provides a safer and more productive workplace, while offering a long lasting and durable floor.  And let’s not forget about how easy this product is to maintain. 

It’s important for businesses to offer their employees a safe work environment.  Unfortunately, accidents happen.  Ground FX carries industrial grade epoxies.  These coatings offer slip-resistance, heat-resistance, fire-resistance, and impact-resistance.  All of these factors mean less payout in terms of worker’s compensation claims. 

Epoxy floors increase productivity.  With all the different decorative patterns and colors available, epoxy can be applied in a way the designates work zones from walking paths.  Keeping the workplace organized will better define certain areas.  The durability and smoothness of the floor also lessens the wear and tear on transport vehicles.   

When applied correctly, epoxy adheres to the concrete making a boring concrete floor seamless and very strong.  This particular floor coating is resistant to impact, chemicals, heat, and fire. This eliminates damage and premature wear to the floor.  Because epoxy creates such durability, it provides a long-lasting floor.  This helps eliminate continuous repairs and costly, premature replacement. 

Epoxy not only provides an attractive flooring surface with its high gloss shine, but is also very easy to maintain.  Epoxy coatings are much easier to clean than plain concrete.  This not only saves money…but most importantly…time! 

Epoxy coatings are practical and offer long-lasting, highly resistant floors that are customizable for any space.  They help make facility floors look stunning while offering many cost saving benefits.  Industrial epoxy floor coatings is a great option for business owners or managers to trim their overhead and boost their bottom line.