Epoxy flooring dresses up areas of your home, including kitchens, garages, corridors, and driveways, with a lasting and attractive finish. It’s also easy to maintain and highly durable. Here’s what you need to know about it.  

Epoxy Flooring FAQ

What is it?

Epoxy floor coatings are poured over concrete surfaces. Each application mixes two parts—a resin and a hardener—and may be either water-, solvent-, or solid-based. On floors, epoxy adds a decorative touch and a uniform finish.  

What are its benefits?

Among the many advantages of epoxy flooring is cost-effectiveness. Many floors can be installed in a day. It also offers protection against heat and many types of spills, making cleanups and maintenance a cinch.

Moreover, epoxy floor coatings come in various colors and textures—pebbles, stones, and chipped rocks, for example—to give surfaces a unique and stylish appearance.

How long does it last?

With proper maintenance and installation, some epoxied floors remain free from cracking and peeling for decades. Refrain from using soap detergents because they leave a film. Instead, use acid-based cleaners to get rid of dirt and grime and keep floors bright.

Does it need curing?

In general, epoxy flooring needs at least 24 hours to dry between applications to ensure it fully adheres to the underlying concrete surface and hardens to resist the impact of heavy traffic and objects.

Can it go outside?

Contractors can coat surfaces with epoxy inside and outside your home. If you intend to apply it to a driveway, look for coatings with abrasion resistance. 

If you’re interested in having epoxy flooring installed over concrete, turn to Roider Contracting. Based in Columbia, IL, they provide construction services, adding value to your home by using only the finest quality materials. Call (314)-807-0492 to request an estimate, or browse their gallery of completed projects online.