Customizing the Thickness of Your Epoxy
While there are many customizable attributes for epoxy flooring in Wilmington, DE, the thickness is one that gets forgotten. However, it is important to consider. Deciding how thick your epoxy floor depends on a few different factors. Luckily, industry professionals can inspect your floors to help you choose just how thick your epoxy ought to be.
The potential thickness is based on what type of facility the epoxy will be applied in, as well as the overall look you wish to achieve combined with the current conditions of your floor.
Most epoxy applications fall between .2 mils and 250 mils (about a quarter of an inch) thick, while there are some applications that will be slightly bigger. Epoxy that is applied in a very thin layer is usually for brand new concrete or concrete in fairly good shape, as in the concrete needs little to no work done on it. These coatings are great for manufacturing facilities or industrial plants that wish to improve the look of their floor. They also wish to make it easy to clean while protecting it. Thin layers are good for these companies as well because thin epoxy layers require minimal downtime, which won’t offset the company’s production schedule.
Thin epoxy is great for floors that only need to resist dust and abrasions; an epoxy that is applied quite thinly will not cover up holes or cracks in the concrete’s surface. Users also must be wary because if a deep scratch is made, the concrete underneath might peak through. This is why it is always a good idea to request a scratch resistant formula.
If a thicker coat of epoxy is applied, then the concrete was probably old, cracked, and worn down, needing a lot of repairs. Epoxy is used in that case to completely rebuild the concrete’s surface and even out any damage from holes, cracks, divots, etc. These types of floors require a much longer preparation process which is because the epoxy needs to be able to sink deep into the concrete and anchor itself down. The epoxy achieves maximum adhesion when this is done properly, giving your floors an incredibly durable surface.
Thick epoxy is all around, super durable, long-lasting, and perfect for areas that receive a lot of traffic like hospitals and mechanic shops. These floors can also support very heavy equipment, and come in a scratch resistant formula that is unmatched by any other type of garage floor coating. However, the application of thicker epoxy must be planned for because the process of preparing the floor is a long and detailed one. More layers of epoxy are also needed causing the overall project to take longer.
So, call your industry professional today to discuss your space and decide how thick or thin your epoxy needs to be to protect your floors from anything and everything you can throw it at.
Testimonials
My garage was so cluttered and a total mess, I was always embarrassed to have the door open! Not anymore!! Floorguard® helped me design a perfect system for my family, it’s amazing!! Now I keep my garage door open for all to see, it’s organized, and absolutely beautiful!!!
- Pam Orland Park, IL
Really Pleased! Our garage needed some major help – not only was it a mess but the floor was just ugly with all the stains and such. I will agree with the reviewer below – do not go with the cheap imitators! Floorguard not only has a great product, but their installers and service is well worth any extra cost, which is minimal anyway. Our neighbors have commented on how good our garage looks and we’ve recommended them to Floorguard without hesitation.
- Nathan
The garage looks so good! A+ company on every level. Wish I had another garage to resurface!
- Chelsea
My neighbor had a floor done by another company that was new to the industry, boy were they sorry. I went with the experts, Floorguard did an incredible job!!
- Tom T., Orland Park
When it comes to adding value to your business, you can’t go wrong with the superior technology and materials from Floorguard
- Jenny P.
Covering our old, gray garage floor was a great aesthetic and functional improvement. This project requires 2 days: first day preparing the surface (major job requiring right equipment), putting down first coating and sprinkling the flakes. This requires about 4 hours. After this dries, they come back next day and apply the topcoat. They notified us when they would start the work and arrived as promised. They worked diligently, completed the work efficiently, left the work areas and our driveway clean. The owner Steve is a great guy to deal with.
- Bob H.
It was a pleasure dealing with the company’s owner Steve Chaloult. When we called him to give us an estimate, he arranged to come within a few days. We have a very large two car garage. His estimate was a bit more than the first company we called but he seemed very well prepared in showing us samples and very knowledgeable about his product and we just liked him. For personal reasons , we had to delay installation for about a month and he could not be more accommodating. we finally we able to have it done this past week and it was worth the wait. The garage floor is just beautiful and I never would have thought I would say that about a garage floor! We also had the lower walls around the floor done and very glad we did. At one time we were thinking we could do this ourselves using a kit. WHAT were we thinking? This is a job for a professional and we are so glad we used Steve.
- Moira J.
The owner Steve Chaloult was easy to work with and he’s very good at what he does. I highly recommend Floorguard as your contractor if you’re wanting to have a garage floor finished with a durable epoxy like colored finish. Floorguard came when they said they would and cleaned up after they were finished. Floorguard also installs garage storage cabinets.
- Andrew A.
Very responsive, good communicator. Was on time and did a top quality job. Very happy with the outcome.
- Anonymous Homeowner
Great eexperience. Quick and dependable service. High quality. Fair cost.
- John H.