Epoxy floors provide an ideal choice for harsh industrial and moderate commercial spaces, creating an impenetrable seal which is water resistant and slip-proof.
Many low-grade epoxy floor coatings claim to be industrial and commercial grade, yet can quickly wear through after only a short period of use – leading you down the path towards greater costs, time and stress when redoing it in due course.
Durability
Epoxy flooring is known for its longevity and can take heavy impacts without suffering permanent damage. Not only can it withstand being dropped on commercial and industrial spaces, but garage floors using this material won’t suffer from corrosion caused by parking cars!
Epoxies provide an impenetrable seal, making them watertight – perfect for areas prone to flooding and spillages – while their chemical resistance makes them a popular solution for commercial or industrial spaces prone to oil or chemical spillage.
As with any type of flooring, epoxy’s lifespan depends on its use and maintenance. Regular sweeping, dust mopping, and wet cleaning with mild cleaning solutions may extend its life; if any signs of damage or wear appear quickly it should be reapplied immediately.
Easy Maintenance
Epoxy floors are resilient to staining and easy to keep clean, simply needing soap and water or nonabrasive cleaners for wiping down. Furthermore, epoxy flooring will resist chemical spills such as oil.
Regular sweeping and vacuuming will keep the epoxy surface clear of debris, dirt, and dust. When cleaning with hard bristle brushes it may damage the resin topcoat surface; alternatively a walk-behind auto floor scrubber may provide deeper cleaning of your epoxy.
For optimal results, it is advised that areas should be scrubbed at least once every week; more frequently may be necessary in higher-traffic areas. At this time, using an eco-friendly cleaner such as iKlean will prove most useful; its formulation features 10:1 warm water mixture. Afterward, a hose should be used to rinse away residues that remain from this cleaning procedure and prevent any unpleasant odors or unpleasant fumes from pervading into the atmosphere.
Variety of Applications
Epoxy can be utilized in a wide array of applications. Its extreme durability withstands heavy machinery, high traffic levels and chemical exposure while being slip-resistant; making it safe for people walking on it and vehicles driving over it.
Properly prepared and installed epoxy floors can last decades in harsh industrial environments; in office and moderate commercial settings they may even last 8-10 years with proper care and installation.
An ideal option for commercial floors is a 100% solids epoxy product, which does not contain solvents but instead only utilizes resin and hardener. Installing these products takes less time, minimizing any disruption to your company.
Epoxy flooring is one of the most cost-effective flooring options available, as it can be installed quickly and will outlive other floor surfaces. Furthermore, epoxy can increase lighting in a room to make working conditions safer for employees and customers.
Affordability
Cost factors that affect epoxy flooring installations vary significantly, including product choice. Solid epoxy tends to be the more cost-effective choice while water-based and polyurethane concrete coatings tend to be cheaper alternatives.
Condition and preparation work also influence pricing. If the floor requires repairs, crack filling, etching or grinding to create a smooth surface these expenses will be added onto its total price tag.
Costs associated with site preparation for an epoxy floor installation should also be factored in. This may involve cleaning, clearing away personal belongings and renting storage space while your project progresses. In addition, installers may charge a daily setup/teardown fee which could range from $100-500 depending on the scope of work – this estimate should come included as part of their total quote from contractors.