What is Epoxy Flooring and what are Their Features and Types?

Flooring is one of the most important tasks while constructing a house as it not only has aesthetic advantages but it also provides strength and durability to the floor. Epoxy flooring is the emerging type of flooring systems. The demand for these types of floors is increasing day by day due to the various advantages they provide.

Epoxy floors are known for their durability and strength. These floors are made up of epoxy resins that are generally mixed with a hardener. These two combine and form a rigid substance that is used to make strong and long-lasting floors. This floor is made up of various layers of epoxy. The thickness of the floor should be at least 2 mm otherwise it cannot be called epoxy floors but will be called epoxy coatings.

Types of Epoxy Flooring

These floors are so strong that they are said to be the best fit for industrial use. However, with their increasing popularity and awareness of their advantages, these floorings are being used in other sectors too. Floors made up of epoxy are very popular among commercial sector. Some of the places where these floors are being used are:

•        Educational institutes

•        Chemical and other kinds of factories.

•        Airports

•        Offices

•        Hospitals and clinics

These floors are becoming popular in residential sector too. The reason why these floors are so talked about is because they have unmatched and outstanding feature at least cost which other floorings of the same cost cannot provide

What are the features of epoxy floors?

•        Lustrous- epoxy flooring is shiny and has a high degree of luster making the room look bigger and brighter by reflecting light.

•        Strong- these floors are durable and have a high degree of strength. It is their strength that makes them fit for industrial and commercial sectors.

•        Long lasting- these floors do not get damaged quickly and therefore last for a really long time.

•        Looks attractive- these floors are shiny and give a look as that of a marble floor. Also, they are available in different colors and patterns.

These flooring can match any environment, and therefore they can be said as a dynamic flooring system. There are many different types of flooring available that you can choose depending on the type of environment you have.

What are the types of epoxy floorings?

•        Self-dispersing epoxy floorings- this type is said to be the strongest and most durable. They are used in the areas having high traffic and weighty use.

•        Self-leveling floors- these are famous for residential use like in bathrooms etc. as they are easy to clean and durable.

•        Mortar epoxy floors- they are strongest and good for laying cracks.

•        Graveled floors- they have brilliant anti-slip qualities and are said to be most beautiful epoxy floors.

•        Epoxy terrazzo floors- these floors are used in large spaces and look attractive.

•        Antistatic floors- these floors are best fit in the sensitive areas.

The epoxy flooring also have chemical resistance and low maintenance cost.  Apart from being strong and durable, these floors are environment-friendly and safe having beautiful aesthetics.