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Both epoxy coatings and floors are increasing in popularity for use in industrial and commercial flooring. There are many various types of epoxy coatings which are available for floors, including self-dispersing epoxy coating, self-leveling epoxy coating, graveled epoxy coating, epoxy coatings, epoxy antistatic coatings, epoxy terrazzo coating, as well as vapor barrier epoxy coating. Each Type of epoxy coating provides its own advantages as well as disadvantages in comparison to other types.
Epoxy Coating Decisions for Flooring:
Take a look at the different types of Epoxy flooring used in the industry.
Self-Dispersing Epoxy Coating
It is common for this form of epoxy coating to be used in
places which has heavy truck traffic or forklifts because it provides good
mechanical strength. Self-dispersing epoxy with quartz sand is another type of
this epoxy that’s durable. This type is frequently used in locations with
liquids present, such as food processing industries as it has anti-slip
functions.
Self-Leveling Epoxy Coating for Floors
It is easy to install self-leveling epoxy coatings to
concrete floors, new or old, because this type of epoxy easily levels and
create a smooth and seamless surface. Self-leveling epoxy is often used in
dining rooms, kitchens, garages, storage locations, office buildings and other
areas.
Mortar Epoxy Coating for Floors
Out of all epoxy types, this is the strongest. It is often
used for applications within heavy industries and it is used for repairing
cracks prior to putting in other forms of epoxy flooring.
Graveled Epoxy Coating for Floors
This type of epoxy coating is the most decorative option,
used with brand marks, adding logotypes, and other decorative details to the
floor.
Terrazzo Epoxy Coating for Floors
This is another form of epoxy which is easy to clean and
decorative. Terrazzo epoxy is often used for larger areas, such as entrances or
hallways in commercial buildings, office buildings and schools.
Antistatic Epoxy Coating for Floor
This is an epoxy coating that is specialized and designed
for being used in locations that use static-sensitive components, requiring a
static-free environment. Places such as hospitals, laboratories, and
manufacturing plants for electronics.
Vapor Barrier Epoxy Coating
The liquid epoxy vapor barrier gets applied over concrete
flooring, this provides a surface that is impenetrable while reducing vapor
transmissions almost to zero. These type of epoxy coatings usually get applied
before the final flooring surface is added, including tile, sheet vinyl,
hardwood or carpet flooring.
Flaked Epoxy Coating
This is more of an epoxy applying style rather than a type
of epoxy. Using this method, multi-colored chips or flakes are added to the
epoxy coating while it’s wet to create a decorative look.
100% Solids Epoxy Coating
Out of all the epoxy types, this is the most durable.
Professionals often recommend and use it as it can last 20 years, even with
heavy traffic or with surfaces which need protection from the elements, such as
abrasions, hot tire marks, and chemical reactions. The professional installer
uses hardeners which allows the epoxy coating to dry in a solid form while bonding
with concrete substrates.
Water-Based Epoxy Coating
This is more of a sealer and primer for the floor, as it
spreads thin, but lacks the degree of resistance and durability that the 100%
solid type uses. This for form of epoxy is included in DIY kits and is more
user friendly compared to the 100% solid option. With the ability of
penetrating porous surfaces, it is used for a sealer or primer over concrete
surfaces that have been degreased. It provides the concrete surface a glossier
and smooth finish, while providing protective abilities against abrasions, stains
and chemical reactions.
Solvent-Based Epoxy Coating
As implied by the name, this form of epoxy coating uses
solvents when being used for a floor primer and sealer, similar with
water-based. The solvent based epoxy has solids that range between 30% to 70%,
allowing only a thin layer to be achieved. Additionally, it is a less favorable
option of epoxy due to the solvent based nature. The reason for this is, the
amount and/or types of solvents required are commonly non-compliant with
Volatile Organic Compound regulations (VOC). Between the three epoxy coatings
for floors, both DIY and Chicago installers rarely choose solvent-based epoxy,
even for primer or sealer purposes.
Thank you for reading "Different Types Of Epoxy Flooring" by Arizona Epoxy Systems.
Thank you for reading "Different Types Of Epoxy Flooring" by Arizona Epoxy Systems.
