Looking to upgrade your kitchen, bathroom, or garage flooring? Consider epoxy for its flexibility, durability, and timeless appeal. Discover the benefits of epoxy flooring and why Floor Specialists frequently endorse this coating option.

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      What is Epoxy?

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       Epoxy, also known as "polyepoxide," is a two-component floor coating comprising resin and hardener. When these components mix, they undergo a chemical reaction, transforming into a solid and robust product—epoxy. This compound finds applications in construction as a glue or paint.

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       8 Advantages of Epoxy Flooring

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 1.   Resilience: Epoxy floors excel in durability against wear, abrasion, shocks, oils, gasoline, chemicals, water, humidity, mold, and fire. Ideal for commercial, industrial, and medical settings, epoxy can fill cracks in concrete floors, safeguarding them and their foundations.

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 2.   Ease of Maintenance: Once hardened, epoxy forms a non-porous surface, making it effortless to clean. Its resistance to water, dust, and dirt accumulation, along with its lack of joints, reduces the risk of mold and fungus growth.

 

 3.   Quick Installation: Epoxy flooring can be swiftly installed, minimizing disruptions for both residential and commercial spaces, ensuring a rapid return to normal activities.

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 4.   Customization: With a plethora of color combinations and finish options—including solid, flaky, and metallic—epoxy offers high customization. It can even accommodate motifs or logos, providing a unique touch to any space.

 

 5.   Eco-Friendly: Epoxy, typically free of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) after hardening, earns recognition for its eco-friendliness. Opting for contractors who use solvent-free, 100% solid products ensures minimal environmental impact.

 

 6.   Versatility: While commonly applied on concrete, epoxy can be installed on various floor types by preparing a leveled plywood canvas after removing existing flooring.

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 7.   Aesthetic Appeal: Epoxy's customizable color and finish options allow you to make your flooring a focal point of your design, attracting attention with its glossy finish.

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 8.   Health and Safety: Prioritizing health and safety in industrial, commercial, or institutional settings necessitates a secure flooring solution. Epoxy meets these requirements by providing slip-resistant surfaces, easy cleanability, and resistance to abrasion and shocks. Approved by regulatory agencies like the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, epoxy ensures safety in sensitive environments like restaurants and kindergartens.

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      Where to Use Epoxy?

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 Epoxy flooring finds applications across diverse settings, including:

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• Kitchens, bathrooms

• Garages, basements*

• Schools, kindergartens

• Offices, waiting rooms

• Parking lots, warehouses

• Restaurants, hospitals, labs

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For garages and basements, polyurea is often recommended.

Contact us today for a free quotation on your flooring project.

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