Epoxy Flooring Installation

Epoxy Flooring Installation

Epoxy flooring systems offer exceptional durability and customization for concrete floors. Company Floors Services provides professional epoxy floor installation for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. The coatings are a resinous overlay system combining various resins, aggregates, colors, and techniques that create a hardwearing surface with great resistance to abrasion and traction. Through varying techniques customers can expect customized designs as well as decorative options.
Epoxy floor coatings offer an incredibly durable layer of protection for concrete slabs, thanks to a chemical reaction between the resins and hardeners when mixed together. The combined polymer resins, sand and cement results in a strong overlay that is available in various thicknesses — ranging from a few millimeters to one inch. With epoxy floors, you get the reliability you need.

What is Epoxy Flooring Used For ?

Epoxy coatings provide an effective solution for concrete slabs that are too worn, cracked, or pitted for concrete polishing. Epoxy overlays can cover imperfections and allow for utilization of slabs that may be considered unusable for any other type of flooring. Self-leveling epoxies such as epoxy mortar can also be employed to fill in any irregularities or indentations quickly and efficiently.
Epoxy floors are ideal for industrial settings where thesurface is subject to heavy loads, impacts, and caustic substances. They look like polished concrete but can be colored and stained, making them both high-performance and aesthetically pleasing. Epoxy mortar and self-leveling overlays offer incredibly durability – they are practically indestructible! Professionally installed epoxy is an excellent choice for long-term maintenance of a high-traffic industrial space.
Concrete overlays are a great choice for residences and businesses seeking to put a unique touch on otherwise dull concrete surfaces. These overlays come in a wide range of colors and designs, and can be tailored to individual tastes. They’re also cost-effective, saving you the trouble of replacing cracked or stained concrete slabs completely. Epoxy coatings are an excellent way for homeowners to update their garage floors—offering protection from automotive fluid spills, salt, liquid damage and more. And if you want to switch up your floor design or color later on, epoxy coatings can also be added over existing ones for easy modification as needed.

Epoxy flooring is often used for:

Garages • Basements • Warehouses • Hospitals • Showrooms • Nightclubs • Salons • Malls • Workshops • Restrooms • Food prep areas • Laboratories • Lobbies • Retail Stores • Break Rooms • Manufacturing Plants • Food Processing Plants • Schools • Museums • Restaurants • Bars • Commercial Kitchens • Grocery Stores • Stadiums • Galleries • Office Buildings • Residential • Conference Rooms • Clinics • Medical Offices • Laundromats • Churches

Can Epoxy Flooring Be Installed On Any Concrete Slab ?

Epoxy overlays can be installed on most concrete slabs, although those that are too heavily cracked, stained or unstable should not receive coating. Preparation is essential for a successful epoxy application and can eat up the lion’s share of the installation time. Start by grinding away any residue; then use special products to clean stains and remove dirt and dust. Now use a filler for any cracks before applying a moisture barrier primer to seal the surface – this will help ensure that the epoxy stays strongly bonded to it. Be sure that there is no excess ground moisture present, as this could lead to bubbling or buckling of the overlay!
The concrete slab must be prepped for priming, epoxy coating, coloring with stain or dye, and topping off with a urethane sealer. The whole process can take several days, though the slab usually cures in 24 hours.

Epoxy Concrete Overlay Design & Performance Options

Epoxy Flooring presents a world of design possibilities, from the limitless spectrum of colors available to the use of aggregate, colored quartz and micro and macro chips. Topcoats come in various finishes and range from textured, slip-resistant and even static resistant. Logos, patterns and markings can also be added using stains or dye as well as stamping – you can even mimic natural materials like wood, stone or brick with special coloring techniques!

Benefits of Epoxy Flooring

Epoxy coatings are the perfect choice when you want a low-maintenance flooring solution without sacrificing durability, safety and customization. These floors require little more than weekly water wipe downs and an occasional seal coat, and they’re highly resistant to impacts, cracks, chips, dust, mold and more. Additionally, an epoxy coating is impervious to liquids, oils and corrosive substances; hypoallergenic; non-slip; UV resistant; fire and insect resistant; seamless; UV reflective for cost savings on lighting bills – the list goes on! Plus they come in a range of colors & designs to match any decor. With all this in mind, it’s no surprise that installing an epoxy floor has a lower total cost than many other flooring options.

100% Solids Epoxy vs Solvent Based & Water Based Epoxy Coatings

Certainly, there are a variety of epoxy coating options on the market. However, professional-grade products made with 100% epoxy solids offer the most reliable and enduring results–typically lasting many years. Due to the rapid curing time, experienced technicians are needed for applied these products correctly. It’s important to note that cheap DIY water- and solvent-based varieties should not be confused with professional products; they might cost less initially but lack the longevity associated with high quality epoxy solutions. For maximum durability, look for solutions containing 70-100% epoxy solids concentrations.

Epoxy Mortar Flooring

Epoxy and urethane mortar floors are highly durable coatings that can bring tremendous advantages to commercial facilities with extreme environmental stresses. These flooring types are composed of 100% epoxy solids combined with quartz (sand) graded according to the desired finish. They not only resist high traffic, thermalshock, heavy impacts and loads, but also staining and corrosion. Depending on the facility’s specific needs, epoxy or urethane mortar coating may be an appropriate option as it comes in thicknesses between 1/8 – 3/8 inches and takes around 24 hours to dry. Epoxy or urethane mortar floors are often chosen for applications such as restoring cracked and damaged concrete surfaces, coating new concrete floors or food processing plants requiring higher levels of thermal shock resistance. Ultimately, epoxy or urethane mortar represents a great opportunity for those looking for lightweight structures that don’t compromise on strength and durability.
Warehouses with heavy loaded forklifts • Manufacturing plants • Chemical plants • Pharmaceutical plants • Food processing facilities • Restrooms • Laboratories • Auto repair shops

Self Leveling Epoxy Flooring

Self leveling epoxy is a heavy-duty form of epoxy that’s applied with a trowel and leveled using spiked rollers. It creates a hard, flat surface once it has cured. Compared to thinner forms of epoxy which are brushed or rolled on, self-leveling will offer a smooth finish without any texture. This type of floor coating is ideal for damage concrete floors as it seals out moisture and fills in surface imperfections. Self-leveling epoxy is an effective way to restore the integrity of your flooring system.
Self-leveling epoxy flooring is a more expensive method than paint roller applied epoxy coatings. The higher cost associated with this type of flooring is due to the professional installation and the larger amounts of material required. Generally, 8-10 times the amount of epoxy must be used for this application than for other forms of coating.
A self-leveling epoxy coating is an extremely durable and resistant floor solution. It’s thicker than a standard epoxy coat, making it highly resistant to wear and tear while also providing aesthetic appeal. This type of coating varies in thickness, usually 2-3mm, but can be up to 1 inch thick depending on the application. Self leveling epoxy floors are ideal for:

Schools • Garages • Basements • Manufacturing plants • Hospitals • Malls • Retail stores • Showrooms • Food processing facilities • Industrial facilities

Terrazzo & Decorative Aggregate Epoxy Floors

Aggregate epoxy, or terrazzo epoxy, is an attractive and practical option for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. It combines the strength of epoxy with decorative aggregate pieces to give enhanced texture and durability that is slip-resistant for wet areas like kitchens, restrooms, and loading docks. The aggregate can be mixed into the epoxy before application by trowel or sprinkled manually on top of the applied epoxy. Once cured, certain types of aggregate require grinding with a polishing machine to give the surface a smooth texture while still providing secure grip. With aggregate epoxy you can add texture to your floors while also boosting safety – giving you both form and function in one feature!
Stones • Pebbles • Chips of granite, quartz or colored synthetic material • Pieces of marble or glass • Colored flakes & glitter • Glow in the dark material.

Epoxy Quartz Flooring

Epoxy quartz floors offer an attractive, non-slip surface that can be customized to your specific requirements. This kind of flooring is composed of epoxy with quartz granules broadcasted into it. The remains are highly durable and come in single or multiple colors with a range of textures and densities. It is often used for offices, bathrooms, and locker rooms.

Epoxy Flake Flooring

Epoxy flake flooring is a great decorative option that can add an eye-catching and unique look to any space. Flakes come in a wide array of colors, sizes, and materials such as metal or polymer, allowing for countless combinations. In addition to giving a granite-like appearance, these flakes also create texture and slip resistance on the surface.

Metallic Epoxy Flooring

Metallic epoxy is a coating created from silver, copper, bronze and nickel powders. When the pigments are combined with a clear epoxy coat, an eye-catching three-dimensional display in vibrant colors is produced that seem to change when viewed from different angles. Its unique look resembles natural stone or marble with a glossy finish. With metallic epoxy as part of your design plan, you’ll achieve an individualized end result every time – no two floors will look the same.

Anti Static Epoxy Coatings / ESD Resistant Floors

ESD-resistant floors are designed to boost safety in areas containing flammable liquids or gases. To reduce the risks of combustion and fire, epoxy coatings are blended with a conductive material, which eliminates any charge from static electricity.

Anti Static Epoxy Coatings / ESD Resistant Floors

Stampable overlays offer a creative and natural way to give existing concrete surfaces a new look. This innovative technique combines stamping, coloring with stains and dyes to replicate the look of brick, stone, wood and tile in a cost-effective manner. Generally between ¼ to ¾ inches in thickness, these overlays can range from textured patterns to more defined designs. As experienced professional technicians are required for optimal results, it offers an impressively realistic and aesthetically pleasing option for enhancing any concrete surface.

Epoxy Primers & Topcoats

Professionally installed epoxy floor systems are structured in layers with the epoxy layer acting as the middle layer. This is then sealed with a protective prime and topcoat to ensure a stable bond. To start, the bottom primer coat serves both to seal and protect the epoxy bond from moisture beneath, while also preventing bubbling or buckling. The epoxy coats are left in either single or multiple layers; finally the surface is coated in a clear urethane topcoat for added durability and UV protection.