Epoxy floors can make an excellent addition to any home. Their many benefits include durability, easy upkeep, and protection from harmful elements.
Regular sweeping and wet mopping are sufficient to keep an epoxy floor looking its best, especially in areas prone to spills, stains or heavy foot traffic. This is especially important in areas that experience spills, stains or heavy foot traffic.
Durable
Epoxy coating differ from concrete floors by being smooth and resilient, which makes upkeep simpler than ever. No matter if you use a broom or mop to sweep or mop your floor there will be minimal dust left behind – meaning a simple routine keeps your flooring pristine for longer than other options would.
Not only is epoxy durable and easy to maintain, it’s also aesthetically pleasing. Its shiny surface brightens rooms while giving them a polished feel; there are numerous color choices and decorative flakes available that can add visual interest and personalize any room uniquely. Furthermore, epoxy coating can improve morale and productivity at industrial work spaces by making the environment more visually appealing.
Epoxy flooring is also resistant to most chemicals. It can withstand impacts caused by dropped tools, car fluids and oils spilled by cars into garages; and kitchens if there are spills of food-grade chemicals used during cooking. Furthermore, thick epoxy prevents chemicals from absorbing into the concrete below it, thus decreasing any risk of harmful toxins seeping through into your home from underneath – an invaluable feature if you plan to sell your house at some point in the future! It will demonstrate to potential buyers that you took great pride in taking care in looking after their home!
Easy to Clean
Epoxy floor coatings aren’t just durable and chemical resistant; they’re also easy to keep looking brand new with just a broom, mop and warm water! In commercial or residential spaces alike, cleaning epoxy floors often requires no more than three tools: broom, mop and warm water!
Dirt and dust that accumulates in crevices can be quickly cleared away with a regular broom, followed by mopping with warm water mixed with mild soap or detergent and warm water for mopping down. Harsher cleaners must be avoided to prevent deglossing surfaces that could lead to yellowing effects; for best results it is wise to scrub all floors at least weekly using either mop and bucket or mechanized scrubber.
Epoxy floor coatings are shockproof, meaning any drops or impacts from heavy equipment won’t chip the concrete underneath it. It is still recommended to place soft pads under machinery or recreational equipment to further safeguard floors.
Epoxy floors are easier to sanitize than other forms of flooring surfaces due to the absence of dirt, bacteria and fungus build-up; making them perfect for areas such as pool decks, public restrooms and shower stalls where frequent scrubbing is required to remain sanitary. Their smooth surface boosts light reflection by up to 300 percent so any bacteria that arises can easily be identified and eradicated quickly and efficiently.
Chemical Resistant
Epoxy flooring coating offers superior chemical, spill, and mess resistance compared to other forms of flooring, making cleaning your floors much simpler. Furthermore, epoxy doesn’t become affected by extreme temperatures like other forms of flooring do.
Based on the size and scope of your facility, it may be necessary to sweep and mop your epoxy floor at least once each week. A high-quality broom can help remove dirt from being tracked into the building or you could use a hard foam mop with warm water as an efficient method for mopping. Incorporating weekly scrubbable floors maintenance can keep them looking their best as well as reduce potential scratches or gouges in their surface.
As an added measure to keep your epoxy floor looking its best, using a commercial grade pressure washer is another effective way of maintaining cleanliness. These pressure washers have become popular options among fire stations and public bathrooms or shower stalls as they can quickly eliminate grime, dirt and bacteria that has built up on your floor surface.
Clean the fire station bay or home garage easily with epoxy flooring! From its stain resistance and stylish appeal, to reduced cleaning and maintenance costs over time. Consult a professional about installing epoxy in your home or business today – you’ll be amazed at how easily and cost effectively it transforms the look of any space it covers! Plus it could save money with ongoing costs!
Aesthetically Pleasing
Epoxy flooring coatings offer an elegant solution for creating sleek, polished floors in any decor, available in a wide variety of styles that suit any aesthetic. Popular choices among home garage and basement owners due to their resistance against spills and chemicals making them easy to keep clean; plus their aesthetic value increases as your property value does!
Epoxy coatings come in an assortment of colors, from full color flake coats that allow users to mix flakes to achieve the desired floor shade to clear topcoats designed to protect and provide maximum wear-and-tear resistance.
Epoxy coatings differ from tile, vinyl and hardwood flooring options by not needing to be adhered down with glue; they can easily be installed onto existing concrete floors without incurring installation costs or ongoing maintenance fees, making them a cost-effective flooring option.
Epoxy floor coatings’ hygienic nature makes them the ideal choice for food preparation and production, health care, education, human services and industrial settings where bacteria may enter. Furthermore, antifungal and antibacterial epoxy coatings may be added if necessary to the mix.
Epoxy floors can help prevent injuries and accidents in large spaces where walkways and forklift paths need to be clearly marked. Slipping and falling may become a threat in these locations; however, non-slip aggregate and silica sand in an epoxy mixture helps minimize this risk.
