Epoxy flooring is a type of floor covering that has layers of epoxy resins which are an adhesive chemical that goes over concrete. Most of these types of floor coverings are layered with two or three inches of the epoxy resin so that it protects the floor underneath. It also provides slip resistance, fire resistance, and more. It is also waterproof and more hygienic than the everyday materials.

When a person chooses an epoxy floor coating, they usually have a purpose other than simply protecting the floor in mind. This can include safety, hygienic and chemical-resistance. For this reason, it is often seen in warehouses that manufacture chemical components, cosmetic or health and beauty products, foods, medications and much more. An epoxy floor is easy to clean, prevents chemical corrosion, allows for less time to be spent on maintenance. Also, big trucks can drive through a warehouse, and the floor remains safe underneath. A big warehouse would also benefit from this because of the slip resistance. For them it means fewer injuries on the worksite. It also saves on utility expenses, allows for a brighter work area, and promotes productivity because there is less clean-up and maintenance that needs to be incorporated into each day.

Some companies choose to paint their floors. An appropriate paint is selected and used. Many people make the mistake of using a regular paint. On this type of special floor covering, you must use an epoxy floor paint because it has consists of a glue-like substance that is made of a solvented coating that can also be used as a finish coating option for the epoxy floor systems.

Epoxy floors are made of a durable solid called the cycloaliphatic epoxy coat. It is ideal for garage floor coating, basements, commercial buildings, wood floors, etc. The cycloaliphatic coating is a term that describes the volume of solids in the coating system. This is what ends up being left after the epoxy coating dries. Once dried, it gives off a “finished” look. The components are given in percentages depending on how the chemicals are mixed. It is said that most epoxies are between of 30-40% of actual volume solids.

When looking for epoxy flooring, you want to ensure it is fire resistant. You also want to measure the thickness, durability and slip resistance it offers. The epoxy floors can be found online or at flooring outlets.