What Are the Benefits of Epoxy Floors, and How Long Does It Last?
There are several benefits of epoxy floors. Besides their durability, which can go up to 20 years under the right conditions, epoxy coatings are also known to be:
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Watertight: Epoxy creates a protective layer on top of your concrete. This layer is smooth and has no joints, preventing any water from infiltrating your concrete and damaging it.
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Resistant: Stains, scratches, chemicals , bring it. Epoxy coatings have a high performance and tolerance that no other coating can compare to. With the right protective coating added to it, it can almost meet your every need.
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No VOC before, during, and after the installation. Epoxy isn’t made with solvents, and so it has a very low odor and isn’t dangerous for your health.
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Brightness: It comes in a glossy finish that reflects light and improves luminosity in your space.
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Resistant to mold and bacterial growth: Because epoxy has no joints and a smooth surface, it is easy to clean. Furthermore, since this material is watertight, nothing can penetrate it, which prevents the possibility of bacterial growth or mold .
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Installation Process of Epoxy Floors
Epoxy isn’t that difficult to install, but we still highly recommend leaving that work to specialists. Because it requires precision at the time of mixing as well as at the installation, working with experts will guarantee you impeccable results. Epoxy flooring is an investment, so do not hesitate to seek professionals expertise if you have a floor coating project.
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Grind concrete floor to prepare for epoxy coating
Fill any cracks with a sand/epoxy mixture prior to coating
Squeegee out epoxy base coat @ apporoximately 100 to 150 sq ft /gallon
Apply coloured flakes at full coverage
Apply poly aspartic clear coat to floor to achieve desired texture