Epoxy flooring is a top flooring choice for commercial and industrial applications. Epoxy floor coatings can be customized to meet specific needs. Here’s everything you need to know to decide if epoxy floors are right for your facility.
What is epoxy flooring?
Epoxy flooring is a resinous flooring application. Frequently chosen for its strength, versatility, and durability, resinous epoxy products include coatings, aggregates, and self-leveling mortar. At Blackrock Industrial, we can help you find the right type of commercial or industrial epoxy floors for your needs.
How does epoxy flooring help my commercial space?
Commercial and industrial spaces need floors that can withstand just about anything. Industrial epoxy floors fit that bill. Epoxy flooring offers exceptional durability to withstand everything from high traffic and thermal shock to chemical and moisture exposure. It has a smooth, non-porous surface with slip-resistant properties.
Epoxy flooring is easy to maintain, simplifying cleaning and making for a cost-effective product. It’s versatile, too, with many options for enhancements, striping, pigments, additives, and finishes to meet any design or aesthetic needs. Its longevity makes it a cost-effective choice that’s easy on a budget.
Is epoxy flooring slippery or unsafe when wet?
Spills and moisture accumulation can make floors slippery and unsafe. By incorporating non-slip additives into the epoxy finish, we can ensure your flooring is safe, slip-resistant, and comfortable to use under any circumstances.
How long does epoxy flooring last?
Properly installed, commercial epoxy floors can last a decade or longer with proper maintenance. As your flooring reaches the end of its lifespan, it will not need to be removed and replaced. Instead, a new layer of epoxy resin can be installed right over it. This means less waste, less installation-related downtime, and faster results.
How do I maintain epoxy flooring?
Routine traffic can lead to dust, dirt, and other debris that can degrade the floor’s surface and shorten its lifespan. Sweep and dust mop daily to remove the buildup. You may also need to periodically damp mop or degrease using a pH-neutral cleaner to remove any buildup that could dull the shine and affect the finish.
Do I need a professional to install epoxy flooring for my commercial space?
- Professional epoxy flooring installation is necessary to maintain product warranties and ensure the longest lifespan possible. The installation process can include several steps, including:
- Preparation: The floor must be thoroughly cleaned of dust, oil, grime, grease, and other contaminants that could affect the bond. Then, flooring technicians create a surface profile through grinding or shot blasting.
- Primer: The primer coat seals the substrate and promotes stronger adhesion.
- Intermediate coat: The next coat includes a combination of resins and aggregates, if desired, for appearance and texture.
- Finish: The final resin coating features chemical and UV protection and may include aesthetic finishes for a smooth, satin, or textured surface.
What are the benefits of choosing epoxy for my commercial or industrial space?
- Epoxy flooring offers many benefits for commercial spaces, including:
- Longevity and durability: With proper care, commercial epoxy floors can last a decade or more.
- Ease of maintenance: The smooth, seamless surface of epoxy is easy to maintain, reducing cleaning costs and effort.
- Substrate protection: Epoxy protects the underlying concrete, ensuring the floor can last decades with appropriate care.
- Stain and moisture resistance: Epoxy is durable and resists moisture, stains, mold, and microbial growth, making it an excellent choice for commercial kitchens and food prep areas, laboratories, hospitals, and schools.
- Cost-effective: The lower maintenance needs and longer lifespan of epoxy make it a more cost-effective choice.
- Safe and attractive: Epoxy is slip-resistant with a high-gloss finish for increased visibility and is available in numerous colors and finishes to meet virtually any design need.
How long does installation take, and what is the curing time?
Many factors affect installation time, including surface prep, primer and topcoat application, and cure time as well as the size of the space, the condition of the concrete, environmental factors, and any additional features. In most cases, epoxy flooring can be used within 24 hours of the final coat application, but the floor may need up to a week to fully cure.
What type of epoxy coating is best for my application?
At Blackrock Industrial, we can help you find the best epoxy flooring for your needs. Contact our team today to learn more about our recommendations for your specific application or to schedule an appointment. We are located in Miami serving all of Miami-dade, Broward and West Palm Beach.