Epoxy Garage Floor Coatings
Epoxy has been used in flooring applications for over 50 years because of its good chemical resistance, hardness/abrasion resistance, and moderate to low cost. The chemical resistance and adhesive strength that Epoxy resins exhibit make for an extremely versatile and useful coating. Epoxy has many uses, whether that is for decoration or corrosion protection, the application process is quite simple. Most applicators prefer to use a squeegee or a rake to spread out the epoxy on the surface of a floor, because high solids epoxy coatings are often rather viscous (or thick, think of honey or maple syrup). Other applicators will roll the epoxy resin onto the substrate or floor after having cut or thinned the epoxy with solvent. Our epoxy is formulated with raw ingredients from some of the world’s largest and oldest chemical houses.
Our Epoxy resin is specifically engineered and passed numerous rigorous testing to ensure that our customers are getting the best graded epoxy on the market. Our low-cost and high performance ratio Epoxy is suited for applications on many concrete and wooden surfaces. As well, we offer many different epoxy formulations for the flooring market. Our epoxy formulations range from 100% solids solvent reducible, to waterborne epoxies, and even epoxy adducts for enhanced properties in low temperature applications.
Using epoxy to coat a floor, whether it’s a residential or commercial/industrial floor, has many advantages.
The adhesive strength of epoxy makes it suitable for many flooring applications and ensures the longevity of the floor. Epoxy has been one of the most used coating for concrete floors for over the last 50 years. The ratio of hardness, elasticity, and chemical resistance is superior for its moderate to low cost. The reason epoxy is still widely used on many applications is because it’s relatively easy to use, and the performance speaks for itself.
Why use Mirabel Coating's Epoxy for Garage Flooring?
When choosing a flooring solution, it can be difficult to choose which one is most suitable to your needs. There are many options for coating your concrete garage floor. However, epoxy has always been a safe and reliable coating to treat your garage floor with, but just like every option, there advantages and disadvantages.
Epoxy has the ability to come in different formulations with varying degrees of performance and decorative properties. The affordability of epoxy compared to other concrete garage flooring is tough to beat because how widely it’s used across many industries. Epoxy is frequently used within the automotive repair industry and home improvement industry because of it’s strong resistance to just about everything; gasoline, oil, bleach, etc… Fun fact, many hospitals and clinics have epoxy floors because epoxy is resistant to bacteria and germs, making the floor easily cleanable and disinfectant. Epoxy floor coatings can also be heat and water resistant. Most spillage will not leave any negative effects on the coating, making epoxy very protective flooring and boosts the longevity of any area. When applied correctly, it can last for several decades without signs of peeling or cracking. Areas with high foot traffic may show signs of wear earlier. A big advantage to polymer flooring is that you can sand/buff the top layer and apply a fresh top coat every couple of years to further extend your floor and keep it looking brand new!
Versatility in matching any room or personality. Epoxy can be mixed with a wide range of colorants (pigment), metallic pigments, and even colored quartz crystals and chips / flakes to create any look imaginable. Flooring colors and combinations can be made to match any person’s desires. Have a look at just some of our color options below. For custom colors or requests please inquire with us, we’d be happy to help you dream up your perfect floor color.
Epoxy Garage Floor Designs
However, there are some disadvantages of using epoxy.
Preparation and application is a tedious process that must be done correctly. If not done properly, the epoxy coating’s lifetime will be shortened. When preparing a floor, cracks will need to be filled as well as any solvents on the floor should be cleaned before applying epoxy. Although preparing a floor isn’t extremely difficult, it can be very time consuming and may require a lot of effort which is a drawback. Separate from preparation, applying epoxy is a time consuming process because it takes several days to dry and requires multiple coats.
Epoxy should only be applied during certain times of the year when the humidity levels are low enough where it won’t affect the durability of the coating. If applied in moist environments, the epoxy coating might show signs of peeling. In addition, if any moisture gets trapped underneath the surface of the epoxy floor coating, this may lead to further problems once the moisture evaporates, which may led to bubbling or warping.
There are many advantages and disadvantages of using epoxy for garage flooring, however it is also very important to consult with a professional to help finalize any decision on what type of floor coating to use and to answer any questions. Feel free to Contact our professional team with any questions.