The Most Important Facts about Epoxy Flooring that you need to know
Epoxy is one of the most favored flooring types in the building industry. This includes residential houses, industrial plants, hangars and car show rooms to mention a few. So if you are thinking of implementing it, you better get to know these facts about it as it will help you understand it more.
1- Epoxy floor coverings can be implemented on many flooring surfaces
Different types of flooring applications need special coating systems that are dictated mainly by the type of material that is used as the substrate. This is not the case with epoxy because it is one of the very few systems that can be used on concrete and steel and nearly all kinds of surfaces. This is why regardless of the type of substrate you have, epoxy flooring will be applicable.
2- The secret ingredient in Epoxy is the epoxy resins
If you have ever wondered how high performing epoxy coatings are so powerful and resistant, the answer is epoxy resins. They are the core material that forms the high quality formulations such as top coats, epoxy sealants and epoxy based primers. The epoxy resins make it possible for the epoxy coating to perform pretty well as protective layers, waterproofing layers, fire retardants and floor coatings.
3- Epoxies can be combined with different materials to enhance its performance
Epoxies can be easily mixed with other materials in order to form high quality coatings. For example, there are aliphatic epoxy systems, epoxy-sulfide systems and Epoxy-amine systems. The epoxy systems also work quite well with acrylics and alkyds.
4- Epoxy Floors can withstand the abuse
For that exact reason, epoxy floors are used in industrial plants and factories as they are the best heavy duty floors available on the market. This is why they are always applied in areas that are exposed to damage inducing agents such as airplane hangars, heavy machinery garages and warehouse floors.
5- The molecules of the epoxy resin are cross-linked, this is why they are almost impermeable
Due to the unique chemistry that is between the molecules of the epoxy resin, the epoxy chemical compounds are cross liked which makes them highly resistant to many things including chemicals, air intrusion and water as well as corrosive materials in some cases.
6- Epoxy floors have amazing adhesive characteristics
The epoxy flooring has great adhesive capabilities which is estimated at 1.5 thousand pounds of adhesive power for every square inch of flooring. This means that it will stay stuck to the floors for longer periods of time, even when exposed to intense loads.
7- Epoxy materials are great fire retardants.
Some epoxy coatings contain certain pigments that will expand quickly whenever they are exposed to heat. This expansion will quickly form a barrier of protection that will last until the fire is put out naturally or until the fire fighting team arrives to do it.
All of this shows you why using epoxy as garage floor coverings or at industrial is certainly the best move, they have everything that one would look for in a heavy duty floor.
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.