Epoxy floors come in two categories: protective coatings for existing floors and flooring made entirely of epoxy. They are popular in industrial settings due to their durability and chemical resistance. Epoxy floors can be opaque and come in various colors and designs. They are also becoming popular in homes and can be applied DIY or by flooring companies.
There are many different types of floors made from epoxy, ranging from industrial floor coverings to tiles made from epoxy-based materials. Epoxy is a thermosetting polymer that produces a hard plastic when a liquid polymer resin and a liquid hardening chemical are combined. These two liquids are mixed and the epoxy is poured over a base material or existing flooring to create a thick layer of plastic. In general, epoxy floors can be divided into two categories: a durable protective coating for existing floors such as wood or concrete, and a flooring material made entirely of epoxy.
Epoxy flooring is a popular choice for industrial applications because it creates a surface that is impervious to many chemical spills and other industrial flooring wear and tear. Materials such as sand, paint chips or other hard plastics can be mixed with the liquid epoxy so that the floor has traction. Quartz sand is often mixed with epoxy resin to create a non-slip floor for food processing industries. There are also epoxy floors with antistatic properties for use in industrial areas such as laboratories or electronics manufacturing, where sensitive electronic equipment can be damaged by electrical charge.
While many people think of epoxy as a clear coat, many types of floors made with epoxy are opaque. In both industrial and domestic applications, pigments can be mixed with epoxy flooring to create a solid opaque color. Chips or large plastic particles in contrasting colors can also be mixed with the epoxy resin to create a marble effect. These types of colored epoxies are often used in high-end garages in private homes or to create logos on floors in industrial applications. This type of epoxy flooring is called epoxy grout, gravel epoxy, or epoxy terrazzo.
While it may be most commonly used in public buildings and industry, epoxy flooring is becoming popular with homeowners. There is an epoxy application for every room in the house. Epoxy tile can be laid in the kitchen, entryway, or other high-traffic areas of the home, and a clear epoxy coating can be poured over the prepared tile or hardwood floors. Usually, epoxy flooring is most commonly applied in garages as a concrete sealer. If a homeowner is interested in applying an epoxy floor coating to a home, he or she can contact a flooring company or purchase epoxy floor kits from home improvement stores. DIY epoxy floor kits can be inexpensive and relatively easy to apply.
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