Epoxy floors are becoming increasingly popular, in both industrial and residential settings, mostly because there's an endless number of designs you can make with them. For example, you could use different types of epoxy flooring in different rooms and have the floors look completely different from each other. Aside from the variety they offer, all types of epoxy flooring have their own strength and weakness. Here are some of the types of epoxy flooring and what their strengths are.
Types of Epoxy Flooring
● Self Dispersing Epoxy
Known for its mechanical strength and ability to withstand pressure, this type of epoxy flooring is often used in places that see a lot of truck traffic and other heavy duty motors like forklifts - it's essentially suitable in industrial buildings. It's also known to have anti-slip properties, for industries, like food processing firms, can use this. A more durable sub category of this self dispersing epoxy is made by adding quartz sand.
● Self Leveling Epoxy
Are so called because of how easy it is for the coating to level and create a seamless surface when used on other floor types - like concrete. This type of epoxy coating is more suitable in residential areas and office buildings - and not factories.
● Anti Static Coat
Like the name implies, this epoxy floor coat is meant to create an antistatic environment where static is expected to be a problem. For example, in labs and hospitals where there are sensitive electronic device, this anti static epoxy floor will prevent the environment from being electronically charged.
● Vapor Barrier
If you need to cut down the amount of vapor that gets into the floor, you'll need to apply this vapor barrier - while it's liquid - directly over the first floor (e.g concrete). It prevents vapor from transmitting downwards, and is typically used as an in between floor. So after the vapor barrier epoxy, you can place a carpet or hardwood floor over it.
● 100% Solid Epoxy Floor
This epoxy flooring last you up to 20 years without needing maintenance - regardless of the level of traffic. So they're considered extremely durable. Professional installers typically apply hardeners that make this floor bond with the concrete beneath.
Bottom Line
There many types of epoxy flooring to choose from. When picking epoxy for your home or office, consider the durability of each option and if it will be able to withstand your level of traffic.