Epoxy Coatings

Epoxy coatings are a form of surface coatings used in a number of environments, for both decorative and protective means on concrete floors. They can be applied using a number of methods including spraying, rolling or trowelling and in a number of colours or designs. Epoxy floors are about capturing individuality and experimenting with design. There are a number of additional features of an epoxy floor that are highly beneficial, including:

A seamless and impervious membrane, as a result of this dirt and bacteria cannot penetrate or settle in the floor. Therefore an epoxy floor is extremely hygienic and appropriate for locations that have very demanding sanitary requirements, such as pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, beverage, chemical and electronics industries.

It is also chemically resistant. This means the floor is protected from chemical corrosion and chemical deteriorations, including chemical attack from water, sugars, acids, solvents and caustics.

Non Slip flakes can be incorporated into the coating to make them Slip/Skid resistant, this makes epoxy floors perfect for pedestrian access areas, commercial kitchens and wet areas.

Epoxy floors are also fire resistant, which makes this type of floor very suitable for fire escape routes, data rooms and sensitive storage areas.

The floor is also impact resistant, which indicates they are suitable for areas of industry where goods are handled in specific spaces, such as production lines, warehouses, loading bays, and where compressive loads are generated by the movement of goods on trucks, pallets etc.

Epoxy floors are favourable in areas with high temperatures and thermal shock, where activities such as autoclaving, cooking, sterilizing or blast freezing are carried out close by extreme temperatures or extreme variations of temperature.