Industrial Epoxy Flooring
Epoxy floor coatings are sometimes also referred to as epoxy paint or epoxy floor paint. The finishes generally come in a uniform single colour, and their finishing can be
chosen to be matte, satin, or glossy. Epoxy floor coatings are generally used for areas with light to medium levels of activities, and these can be for industrial or commercial areas. Since there is a long list of varieties and options for epoxy coatings, it is better to check with a flooring specialist to get the best-matched flooring. Depending on the environment’s purposes and functions, there would be a suitable flooring solution available to meet the requirements.
Self level Epoxy Flooring
Self-leveling (SL) epoxy flooring is a category of flooring that has self-smoothing properties once poured onto the substrate. Generally, self-leveling systems are applied between 1 to 3mm and applied in liquid form for fast installation, resulting in a smooth, seamless finish. The resin-rich formulations of epoxy SL provide a very strong durable finish for heavy-duty demanding environments.
Benefits & Advantages of Epoxy Flooring
Let’s explore the specific benefits and advantages of epoxy flooring. Epoxy flooring has several advantages and benefits compared to other floor coverings such as vinyl, tiles, or carpet.
1.Aesthetics
Epoxy flooring can be applied as a seamless, easy-to-clean floor surface with a wide range of customizable color options, as well as a variety of gloss levels (glossy, satin, matte). Further design options include the addition of colored microchips and metallic pigment additives.
2.Maintenance
Since epoxy is a seamless and impervious flooring option, the concrete substrate is protected from chemicals, dirt, liquids, and other contaminants. This makes the floors easy to clean and requires only a scrubber or standard mopping with a general-purpose cleaner – no waxing or buffing is necessary. Epoxy floors do not require much maintenance other than a standard cleaning, making them a great long-term value option.
3.Safety
One of the lesser-considered advantages of epoxy flooring is its ability to include a non-slip profile by broadcasting sand onto the wet body coat during application. This is an important facet for commercial or industrial spaces as the safety of occupants should always be a primary concern.
4. Durability
Workloads on epoxy floors can vary from foot traffic to truck and forklift traffic. An industrial flooring option can withstand daily abuse from a wide variety of equipment and manufacturing processes. As an abrasion and chemical-resistant material, epoxy flooring options can meet the durability needs of most industrial manufacturers.
5. Environment Suitability
As one of the most versatile flooring options, epoxy flooring is great for a variety of environments such as industrial, commercial, medical, food and beverage manufacturing, aviation, recreational, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, educational, grocery, retail, and many more.
6. Green Credentials
As a world-leading manufacturer of resin flooring, many solutions produced by Flowcrete are formulated to be solvent-free, contain low quantities of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), and do not present environmental hazards.
Unwanted Results of Poor Flooring System Installation: Beware of Resin Floor Failures and Mishaps
Although resin flooring systems bring multiple benefits and advantages, these inherent benefits are realized only when the floor system is properly installed.
A critical component to ensure a successful floor installation is having qualified flooring applicator carry out the installation works. Expertise and precision are key elements of the installation process, which makes it important to use the flooring services of experienced applicators. When planning your schedule, always consider that the installation time can vary depending on the thickness of the flooring system and the size of the project.
Resin floor systems that are applied improperly could result in delamination (chip and peel). This unwanted outcome is typically caused by poor surface preparation before the application of the final floor finish. The substrate has to be properly prepped before any coating can be applied.
Another type of floor failure is the occurrence of air bubbles (or blisters) in the resin flooring. This type of failure may be caused by too much moisture in the substrate. It’s important to be aware of this when applying a coating to a ground-level substrate. For Unwanted Results of Poor Flooring System Installation: Beware of Resin Floor Failures and Mishaps
substrates with higher levels of moisture content, please consult your local Flowcrete representative to ensure a fit-for-purpose solution.
Floor failure can cause damages to the substrate, so it is vitally important to select the correct floor system. Using the wrong type of resinous floor system for a mismatched environment can result in floor failure and ultimately substrate harm.
Overall, resin flooring systems can be a long-term, worry-free solution when installed by an experienced applicator. And because lifetime maintenance is so easy, resin flooring systems.
