When you need your floor to work as hard as you do, you might be thinking about refinishing your garage, basement, or craft room floor with tile or epoxy. However, many people wonder if epoxy coatings are really worth it or whether they should opt for traditional tile. Consider the benefits of epoxy flooring and why you should upgrade your floors sooner than later.

Choosing Durable Floor Coatings

What Are Epoxy Floors? 

Epoxy floorings are created by mixing resins with hardeners. After the mixture is thoroughly combined, it is poured over flooring to create a solid sheet of epoxy. The material chemically bonds with the underlying floor, creating a strong, water-tight surface. To make the flooring even more beautiful, many people choose to add flakes of pigment or metallics, creating a floor that glistens while it protects the underlying cement or wooden subfloor. 

How Do Epoxy Floors Compare to Tile? 

Epoxy floors offer a long list of benefits over other options, largely because of their ability to stay clean and prevent water damage. Epoxy floors are also mold, mildew, and stain resistant while being incredibly durable. In fact, epoxy flooring can last ten years or longer, making it a great investment for a more functional household. While some homeowners prefer the classic look of tiled flooring, it is held together with grout that can become discolored or dirty, and the water tightness of the flooring may be dependent upon continual maintenance. Another benefit to epoxy is that it is smooth and easy to move equipment over, while tile has grout lines that can make it difficult to move large items. 

Whether you are ready to transform your garage floor or you think epoxy flooring would be perfect for your pantry, the team at Niemann Painting can help. With a commitment to doing quality work, this team of experienced Andover, MN, painters can help with everything from home repair and professional painting to floor coatings and drywall improvements. See recent photos of their epoxy work by visiting them online, or set up a consultation by calling (612) 308-5809.