Initially, epoxy floors were used in industries, warehouses, factories, parking areas of the shopping centers and offices, or any other places that saw heavy footfalls and large number of heavy vehicles going to and fro. However, for more than decade epoxy floors have now been used for residential properties too because of the many benefits this flooring option has to offer.

We Aim to Highlight the Best Benefits of Opting for Epoxy Floor Coatings

Any other type of floor options that you opt for, you will find joints or gaps between them which makes it difficult to clean and easier for dust particles to settle in between. Whereas with epoxy floor, you do not have to worry about gaps and joints because the epoxy coating is one single layer from start to end. Hence there is no place for any joints or gaps to appear for the dust particle to settle. As a result, it becomes easier and simple to clean as it does not require any special cleaning agents just a simple mop and soap water is enough.

 Lesser Energy Bills

You must be wondering how a flooring option saves on electricity bills. Well, it's very simple, epoxy floor coating provides a shine to the floor, so when you switch on lights it reflects back and illuminates the room. This way you do not have to install a lot of lights, strategically installed lights when switched on will give make the room or the area brighter saving you a lot on your energy bills.

Durable and Long-Lasting

Epoxy floors are known to last up to 20 years if the application is done accurately. This flooring option is impact resistant, heat resistant, slip-proof, and scratch-resistant which makes it a hard-wearing floor. As result, this floor coating is one of the safest flooring options to opt for in places like bathrooms, kitchens in residential areas, and in bathrooms, kitchen areas for restaurants, and hotels to maintain staff safety. Many companies that have labs also use epoxy floors to guide people to the right area of the floor.

Cost-Saving and Time Saving

Epoxy floor coating does not require a lot of chemicals to make the mixture for application. It very easy to make and very easy to apply and only requires 2 people to apply the coating on the floor of a residential property. This was you save cost on the number of labors required to complete the job. To apply epoxy coating you do not have to shut down your business or move out of your house, it only takes a day to dry completely which saves you time as you do not have to wait for different parts of the flooring to be cut in size and placed.

 Friendly for the Environment

Epoxy floor coating does not contain VOC i.e. volatile organic compound, which makes it safe for the environment and for the people who are handling and applying the epoxy and for the people who will be living in the house. As mentioned above cleaning epoxy floor does not require any harsh chemicals so it saves you the hassle of inhaling the fumes generating from the chemicals and also saving you from any kind of skin irritation.

Conclusion

Like every other thing there is always 2 side to a coin, the same way even epoxy floor has some drawbacks but not as much as the number of benefits epoxy floor offers. To get the best results, it is recommended to opt for professional experts who have been in the business of epoxy floor coating for years as they will be able to guide you and provide with the best of the best designs, colors and patterns.