FAQ´s

Epoxy flooring offers several benefits over alternative floor systems. It has a low lifecycle cost thanks to its longevity and durability. It’s easy to maintain and, unlike many commercial systems, never needs to be polished or waxed. It doesn’t even require special care instructions aside from mopping and sweeping. It’s one of the few floor systems strong enough to withstand even the most demanding factory and commercial settings without deteriorating. Thanks to its attractive design options, it can be used in public commercial settings as well as in your home.

The longevity of epoxy flooring depends on the quality of the epoxy product, how well the concrete is prepared to ensure a strong bond, where the epoxy is installed, and how well it’s maintained. Professionally installed epoxy floor coatings can last up to 8 years in harsh industrial environments with adequate protective measures and care. In low-demand commercial settings, epoxy flooring can last longer. Garage and basement epoxy has even been known to last up to 20-25 years if a new clear topcoat is added every 5 to 7 years or so.

No matter where it’s installed, epoxy floor coatings have a lot to offer. Here are the biggest reasons facility managers and homeowners invest in epoxy flooring. 

• Withstands heavy-duty wear and tear including heat, extreme cold, road salt, gas and oil spills chemicals, abrasion, impact, and vehicle traffic 
• Isolates spills on the surface for fast and safe cleanup 
• Slip-resistant surface when wet but skid-resistant additives can also be added ∙ Seamless and nonporous surface protects your concrete from damage ∙ Stops moisture from seeping up through a concrete floor in a basement ∙ Can last 10-20 years when installed by professionals on prepped concrete ∙ Very little maintenance required
• Easy to clean with sweeping and mopping. Even pressure washing is possible in industrial settings with cove protection 
• Increases the brightness of the floor to make any space look larger and brighter 
• USDA approved seamless surface can be used in commercial kitchens, public restrooms, and more 
• May increase the value of your home with a high return on investment 
• Easy to customize the look of epoxy with endless colors and design effects

Epoxy flooring has many uses in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. It’s frequently used in the garage and basement, but it can also be used to cover concrete floors anywhere on the main living floor. A wide range of commercial and industrial settings can also benefit from an epoxy floor coating. Popular applications for epoxy flooring include: 

∙ Grocery stores and retail 

∙ Food service, including commercial kitchens 

∙ Processing plants, factories, and warehouses 

∙ Medical facilities such as physician offices, veterinarian offices, and hospitals ∙ Public safety buildings and correctional institutions 

∙ Breweries and distilleries 

∙ Hotel lobbies, bars, and clubs 

∙ Office buildings 

∙ Auto shops and showrooms

An epoxy concrete coating is one of the most practical flooring solutions available for your basement. It won’t suffer from mildew, mold, or warping due to moisture problems, unlike carpet, laminate, and hardwood. Epoxy is commonly used to seal concrete and waterproof a basement floor to stop moisture from coming up through your basement floor. It’s also a cost-effective way to transform an unfinished basement into usable living space. One of the most unique benefits of epoxy flooring is it dramatically increases floor brightness while stopping concrete dusting. Your basement will look brighter, larger, and cleaner instantly. Epoxy flooring offers a long-term solution to basement flooring with a seamless and durable surface that can last up to 20 years.

Garage floor epoxy is an excellent application for epoxy flooring. It’s a surprisingly affordable way to stop concrete dusting and give your garage floor an attractive, low-care floor system that can resist stains and damage from gas and oil spills, dropped tools, hot tires, moisture, and other perils. With garage epoxy, you can finally use your garage for anything you’re imagining such as a personal workshop, clean storage space, or even a fitness center. Garage floor epoxy in Columbus also offers an excellent return on investment and may help boost your home’s value

The amount of time necessary to professionally install an epoxy floor system depends on the size of the floor area and the condition of the concrete. Prepping the concrete typically takes more time than the epoxy installation itself. Professional garage floor epoxy usually takes just 1-2 days. For large areas and custom epoxy designs, it may take several days to install the floor system. In commercial and industrial settings, we can use a fast-cure epoxy formulation to reduce downtime.

An epoxy concrete coating is very affordable, especially in terms of garage epoxy flooring. Even commercial epoxy in large facilities can be much more affordable than alternative floor systems. In addition to an affordable upfront cost, epoxy flooring requires no expensive maintenance, and it can last up to 10 years or much longer to deliver a low lifecycle cost.

Absolutely. In fact, epoxy floors were developed for use in commercial environments that are subjected to heavy wear and tear. Commercial epoxy flooring can withstand forklift traffic, constant foot traffic, chemical spills and moisture, cartwheels, heavy loads, and more without showing its age or deteriorating. It’s attractive enough for areas open to the public yet strong enough for areas in which forklifts and heavy machinery are used.

There isn’t much you need to do to get ready for your floor installation. Because prepping your concrete floor for the epoxy takes longer than the epoxy

installation itself, it’s important that the entire floor be cleared of any furniture or clutter. There should be absolutely nothing on the floors