Epoxy Floors - Introduction
These are liquefied polymer materials that change to solid polymer due to chemical reaction.
The resins called epoxides are light, clear-colored and odor-free substances while the hardeners called polyamines are characterized by its dark and ammonia-like smell.
These two components are mixed together permanently to form an unyielding plastic material.
The floorings are considered as one of the most used and vulnerable portions of any structure and are constantly used by people.
They are used every once in a while and is susceptible to constant physical and chemical damage.
Homeowners and businesses should see to it that their floorings are well protected from damage.
The use of epoxy as floor coating helps maintain the quality and prolong the life of these floorings.
The characteristics of epoxy supplement the attributes of the floorings to maximize the benefit it can render.
The chemical structure of epoxy floorings gives it durability and high scratch resistance.
This characteristic makes it advantageous for heavy-duty floorings.
The durability of epoxy also plays a key role in protecting the floorings from constant physical damage.
Meanwhile, the high scratch resistance property of epoxy coatings helps preserve the fine physical exterior of the floor surfaces.
Epoxy floors do not only protect floors from physical damage but it also acts as a shield against corrosion and spillages of chemical solvents, water, sugar, acids and caustics.
Epoxy floors also make it possible to develop a faultless and impervious covering over the floorings.
This membrane prevents destructive dirt, dust and bacteria to penetrate and settle in the floorings.
Epoxy floors are also conveniently cleanable.
It is observed that the more epoxy coating that is applied to the floor, the smoothness of the floor surface improves.
Epoxy coating also permits the floor to be slip-resistant.
Depending on the preferences of the users, they can apply varying quartz aggregates in order to achieve their desired floor texture.
The flexibility of epoxy coating resin also makes it ideal for initial flooring and recoating for industrial and commercial structures.
The users of this product can adjust and customize the epoxy coating to match the coating requirements of portions of the buildings.
You can also mix and apply this to the floorings conveniently without the requirement of further professional expertise.
The suitability of epoxy to common floor components such as concrete and cement makes it a convenient and definite choice for the public.
Epoxy coating does not only provide protection and coating to the floorings of buildings.
There are also epoxy floors which have pigmented resin and colored quartz aggregates.
This can be used as decoration and adornments in order to enhance the visual value of the building floorings.
This gives the storeowners the opportunity to stylize and design their shops according to company branding.
This can help commercial and retailing businesses entice buyers to come to their store to purchase merchandise.