When determining the best concrete floor coating solutions, the type of environment which is being treated will help you to determine the most appropriate choice. There are advantages to epoxy floor coatings under certain conditions, while urethane is the best option available in others. Detailed below discover some tips which may help you more easily choose the perfect product for your project.
The Many Advantages of Epoxy Flooring
Epoxy coating works well for priming concrete floors and for resurfacing. It can be applied in a variety of thicknesses to build up old areas which may be cracked or deteriorating from age and the elements. Epoxy floor coating is one of the most adjustable floor treatments used to bring up high areas or fill in small pits and irregularities. Other benefits include its non-slip qualities and incredible color mixing capacity. Epoxy floors can add color and design to buildings which require durable flooring that is long lasting and provides a high level of resistance to chemical corrosion, damage, wear and tear. It also increases light reflectivity which makes it ideal for areas requiring more illumination like work areas or showrooms. Stunning Epoxy floors can have a positive effect upon the morale of workers in the area, as studies have proven we associate feelings with colors.
Epoxy floors are most commonly used in labs, schools, galleries, showrooms, malls and other high profile areas. They are also seen in automotive shops, manufacturing plants and other similar industries. Epoxy is not as resistant to UV rays, so outdoor applications are less logical if preservation of color and texture are a priority – which they always should be. The major advantage Epoxy floors has over urethane is urethane is not as flexible and it is applied in 2-3 ml thickness without deviation. Without pre-treatment, urethane does not bond as well with concrete floors, making epoxy the better choice.
There are pros and cons to each floor treatment, and overall the best choice depends upon the environment and the conditions therein. While some oppose this notion, there are others who prefer a combination of both epoxy and urethane for floor treatments.
The Saulnier Garages company offers a wide selection of epoxy flooring solutions as well as urethane and other high quality products. For more information about the products and services they provide, feel free to peruse their website and check out their gallery/showroom. There you will find detailed information about the full range of advanced floor and water proofing systems which proudly meet the needs of naval, commercial, industrial and residential customers with excellent customer service and professional advisement.
