What is Epoxy Flooring?

This floor coating has been adopted throughout New Zealand as a hard wearing, practical flooring alternative. Epoxy paint coating is simply a combination of resin and a hardening compound. This flooring solution is applied over concrete to provide a tough coating ready for work or recreation. Once a sealer is applied, a second and sometimes even a third coat is added to give a hard, stain-resistant and robust finish.

Commercial uses for flooring epoxy: Garages, schools, hospitals, food preparation areas and industrial settings with heavy vehicle or foot traffic. Residential uses for flooring epoxy: Car garages, workshops, sheds, barns.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?

So, what makes this flooring finish such a practical solution for your space?

Here are just a few of the benefits:

• Stain/Chemical-Resistant – Epoxy floors are resistant to a variety of stains and chemicals. These substances would ruin other, more vulnerable floor types.
• Colours – Epoxy paint can be formulated into a nearly endless variety of colours.
• Affordable – This flooring finish is considerably more economical than other flooring. This is due to its reasonable material cost and fast application.
• Low Maintenance – The hard-wearing shell ensures the finished flooring doesn’t require much maintenance.
• Strong – this floor coating is well-known for its strength and durability. This makes it a perfect option for heavy machinery and high-traffic areas.