Whether you need to seal porous concrete or revamp your aging floors, epoxy flooring is a durable and beautiful solution. Contractors make it by mixing resin and hardeners to form a tough, smooth, and shiny surface on top of the existing flooring. They are most common in industrial and commercial spaces, but are also popular in residential garages and other indoor concrete areas. Below are a few ways this material can help your floors. 

4 Advantages of Epoxy Flooring

1. Durable

Epoxy flooring can withstand immense weight and impact. It is popular in warehouses and industrial spaces because of this feature, as it can easily maintain the pressure of frequent foot traffic and heavy machinery. It will not scuff, tear, or peel easily. It also resists many standard chemicals and liquids, making it an ideal garage flooring because leaking gas and oil cannot corrode it.

2. Long-Lasting

After the initial installation, you will not need to redo or touch up epoxy flooring for a long time. Most applications can last up to 20 years before they require repairs, and can last even longer in less used conditions. Flooring in a residential garage, for example, will last longer than in a busy warehouse. 

When you do need to touch up your epoxy, it doesn’t require you to tear up old flooring. Contractors can apply the fresh coat on top of the existing one. 

3. Brightening

Since epoxy floors create a shiny surface, they are an excellent way to improve a space and reflect more light indoors. You can add minerals or other small reflective material to the epoxy mixture to create a soft shimmer effect and further brighten a space. Not only does this look better than normal concrete, but it also increases the visibility of the space.

4. Easy Maintenance

With a smooth surface, epoxy floors are easy to clean. The material is water and stain resistant, allowing you to mop up any spills quickly. Epoxy flooring does not need any significant maintenance, but you should sweep it weekly and mop it monthly to keep the floors clean. When dirt builds up, the debris can scratch the floor if machines travel over it often. 

If you want to install epoxy flooring, contact the professionals at Niemann Painting. This business has been installing high-quality epoxy floors in Andover, MN, for more than 30 years. Their experts provide many home painting and floor coating to meet all your needs. Learn more about their services by visiting them online. Call (612) 308-5809 for a free estimate.