Do you have any questions before you make the switch to epoxy flooring? These are a few common questions customers have. If you have any further questions or simply want to learn more about epoxy or are looking for an epoxy company, feel free to contact us!
How long does epoxy flooring take to install?
This can be a complicated question to answer because each situation can vary between the amount of time spent inspecting, evaluating, and assessing what your floor needs prior to installation. Your contractor must first check and fix issues that are currently hindering your floor before the actual installation may begin. For example, residual coatings, paints, and stains need to be removed; therefore, cracks, dips, and chipped concrete must also be fixed. Once the precautionary, but necessary, measures have been taken, then your contractor will proceed with the installation of your epoxy flooring, then the time starts on the installation. Depending on the size of the project and what type of epoxy you would like installed, the process can take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours. However, the most reliable way to know how long is to discuss this with your contractor personally.
How long will epoxy flooring last? Is it durable?
When an epoxy flooring system is installed properly by a professional these floors have the potential to last for over 20 years. There have been a lot of improvements in technologies that have benefited the lifespan of epoxy flooring. However, epoxy flooring systems’ life expectancies can vary depending on where it has been installed. For example, a professionally installed commercial epoxy floor will need a different amount of maintenance than an industrial epoxy floor that handles chemicals and machinery daily. With proper maintenance, you should expect your epoxy floors to last 15 to 20 years down the road. As far as durability goes, an epoxy floor is the toughest floor you can have. Epoxy floors are very durable and stand up against heat, fire, abrasions, and water. They’re also highly resistant to most chemicals, including bleach, gasoline, and oil. An epoxy floor coating can even hold up against heavy-duty cleaning chemicals and disinfectants that would wear out other floor systems.
Why should I hire a professional?
Installing an epoxy floor doesn’t sound so hard if you’re a do-it-yourselfer who has worked on other projects around the house. However, many things sound easier than they are and before you realize it you’ve ruined your floor. For industrial and commercial applications, epoxy flooring is a serious business and much more complicated than you would originally imagine. The performance requirements are comprehensive and precise. Hiring experienced epoxy flooring contractors is one way to help guarantee that the high-performance epoxy will perform as needed and last as long as it should.
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