When it comes to protecting the concrete floor in a commercial or industrial building, many businesses turn to epoxy.
Epoxy is one of the most popular floor coating solutions on the market today, and for good reason: It is extremely tough and durable without sacrificing aesthetic appeal and offers a wide variety of other benefits, making it an attractive option.
If you are looking for a reliable coating system for your concrete floor, turn to epoxy.
What Is Epoxy Flooring?
Epoxy flooring is a type of concrete floor coating system consisting of a combination of two main components: a resin and a hardener or activator. When these substances are mixed together, they cause a chemical reaction and harden to form a rigid plastic material that is strong, durable, long-lasting, and resistant to both physical and chemical damage.
When epoxy coating is installed over a concrete floor, the epoxy tightly bonds to the porous concrete substrate and results in a protective yet attractive floor surface.
What Are the Benefits of Epoxy Flooring?
Epoxy floor coatings boast a range of benefits that make them the ideal flooring system for many commercial and industrial spaces. Before choosing the right protective solution for your concrete floors, consider the advantages of epoxy.
Benefit #1: Impressive Durability & Strength
Epoxy flooring is famous for its durability and strength. Because it bonds tightly to the existing concrete floor surface, an epoxy floor coating results in a high-quality, tough finish that is resistant to wear and tear, impacts, and abrasions and can withstand the pressure of heavy machinery, foot and vehicle traffic, spills, and leaks.
Benefit #2: Superior Chemical Resistance
When exposed to chemicals, concrete floors will stain, change color, and quickly degrade, which can lead to cracks and cause significant damage.
Epoxy offers superior chemical resistance to oil, gasoline, bleach, water, mold, acids, solvents, and more, making it ideal for facilities with floors that may be regularly exposed to harsh elements. Even when faced with continued exposure to strong chemicals, epoxy will not become less effective or damage the concrete underneath.
Benefit #3: Non-Porous, Seamless Surface
Uncoated concrete floors are porous and vulnerable to damage. If it is exposed to moisture, chemicals, or other contaminants, it will need to be replaced—which is a costly, disruptive, extensive process.
After an epoxy floor coating is installed on the concrete substrate, it creates an impermeable, non-porous, and seamless surface that protects the underlying concrete. Substances like water, chemicals, paints, acids, oils, or dirt will no longer be able to penetrate the epoxy and affect the concrete, extending the lifespan of concrete and ensuring it is protected from damage.
Benefit #4: Hygienic & Antimicrobial Properties
Epoxy floor coatings are resistant to most microbes and other surface contaminants, and the non-porous and seamless surface of an epoxy floor eliminates nooks and crannies where bacteria and pathogens could grow. Additionally, antimicrobial properties can be added to epoxy formulations for spaces that have to uphold strict hygiene standards.
Benefit #5: Aesthetic Appeal
Epoxy floor coatings do not sacrifice aesthetics for functionality. In fact, epoxy can be formulated in a diverse range of colors, glosses, finishes, and textures. You can match the epoxy to the rest of the facility, follow brand guidelines, or create a custom design that stands out.
Regardless of the design, the final product will be a gleaming, highly attractive coating that gives new life to old floors.
Benefit #6: Range of Safety Zone & Demarcation Options
Epoxy’s range of color and design options makes it possible to use epoxy flooring to mark certain areas in the workplace and demarcate certain areas for loading bays, forklift traffic, security zones, walkways, truck traffic aisles, and more. With areas clearly marked by distinct hues of epoxy, you can ensure vehicles, workers, and visitors can navigate safely through the space.
Benefit #7: Non-Slip Properties
In commercial and industrial facilities, safety is paramount. Slippery floors are extremely dangerous and can lead to disastrous injuries. To help avoid trip and fall injuries, non-slip additives can be added to an epoxy floor coating. The resulting finish is smooth enough to walk on while also providing the grip needed to prevent slips.
Benefit #8: Increased Visibility
Epoxy floor coating has a high gloss finish, which reflects existing lighting, adding an additional source of light to the room, increasing visibility, and improving safety for anyone navigating the floor. Workers, visitors, and customers will benefit from the brightness that an epoxy floor adds to the space.
Benefit #9: Quick & Easy Installation Process
Compared to other flooring systems, the epoxy floor coating installation process is quick and easy. Epoxy can be installed directly over the existing concrete floor, and with its fast drying and curing times, you will not need to shut down operations for long.
We recommend professional epoxy installation to ensure optimal results and a quick turnaround time.
Benefit #10: Long Lasting & Cost Effective
Thanks to epoxy’s extreme durability, resistance, and strength, epoxy floor coatings have a significantly longer service life than most other flooring systems. When properly installed, epoxy flooring can last up to several decades. And since you won’t have to replace the epoxy for many years, it is a cost-effective option for many spaces, especially over time.
Benefit #11: Easy to Clean & Maintain
While many floor surfaces have grouts, joints, crevices, and pores that are vulnerable to collecting bacteria, dirt, dust, and debris, epoxy flooring results in a seamless, non-porous surface—leaving nowhere for grime to hide and making the floor easy to clean and maintain. All it takes is daily sweeping and mopping with warm, soapy water as needed to make an epoxy floor look like-new again.
Experience the Benefits of Epoxy Flooring from ICS Coatings
ICS has been in the floor coating and polishing business since 1993. Today, we are a leading epoxy flooring company based in New England that serves industrial and commercial clients from a variety of fields.
Our team of experienced epoxy flooring professionals have the experience and knowledge required to get the best results. Whether you are a general contractor, public company, or private enterprise, ICS can create and install high-quality epoxy flooring that meets your exact specifications.
Are you ready to get started on a unique, durable, customizable epoxy floor coating solution for your industrial facility? Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.