6 May 2011
Get Floored by Epoxy Flooring
Epoxy floors and epoxy coatings are made by combining resin with polyamine, which is a type of hardener. Many people think of this product as something new. However, the roots epoxy flooring goes back to the 1920’s. Today epoxy floorings and coating is used in many industrial as well as domestic environments.
This type of flooring enjoys unparalleled popularity among consumers. The main reason for this is because of its amazing adhesive properties. The impact resistance needs to be seen to be believed. Whether it is a garage, kitchen or industrial work floor, epoxy flooring is the ideal answer.Apart from durability, epoxy flooring has amazing chemical resistance. It will not show any sort of change even after coming in contact with oil, vinegar, ammonia, battery acid, and grease and so on. This is why it is very popular in industrial applications. In fact, the only chemicals that can harm it are urethane strippers.
In most situations, epoxy flooring will last up to ten years before it starts to show any type of wear and tear. Epoxy coating is easy to clean and after doing so it will easily retain its sheen. It is also safe to walk on because it will never get slippery. Because of its clear color it has excellent light reflecting qualities, which enhances safety within the building. There are several different types of epoxy floors. The main ones used today are self dispersing epoxy floor, self-leveling epoxy floor, mortar epoxy floor, graveled and mortar epoxy floor. Each type has its own unique characteristics, and it will be used accordingly.
For example, mortar epoxy floor is the strongest of them all, therefore used mainly in industrial situations. The cost will also reflect the type used. If concrete floors are used then epoxy coating can be used on it to toughen things up.