Choosing Epoxies

Epoxy coatings are ideal for your garage floor because they provide extra protection and strength. However, you have a lot of options to choose from, and you want to learn more about how they are beneficial. We want to delve into some of the different varieties of epoxy mixtures so that you feel more comfortable making a decision.

We provide epoxy floor coatings and other services for clients who live around the greater Oak Park area. We also specialize in providing decorative displays that will enhance and revitalize the appearance of your floor. When it comes to customization, you should explore all of your options!

This is among the more common epoxies used for residential and commercial remodeling projects. It is very similar to paint – you roll it onto a surface, where it will eventually cure and form a dense coating over your floor. It also happens to be the easiest epoxy mixture to apply.

What are the drawbacks of water-based epoxy? It is the weakest of the more commonly-used mixtures. This is due to the fact that it has low solid content. However, water-based epoxy is relatively easy to produce, and you don’t need to have prior experience to apply it.

Topcoats allow you to reinforce your current epoxy floor coating. Clear topcoats serve as a supplementary layer, adding more strength and damage resistance to your flooring system. It will restore the appearance of your garage floor to make it shinier and more pristine-looking.

With clear topcoats, you also have the option to include decorative epoxy flakes or metallic finishes. This will add another dimension of beauty to your floor, which will go a long way in attracting new customers if you are a business owner. However, you can also opt for a clear topcoat so that your garage floor retains its original appearance.

This is the most durable type of epoxy you can install. It offers incredible resistance to heat, moisture, and the effects of daily wear and tear. Some epoxies have a solid content of up to 100% – practically doubling the strength that you would expect from water-based epoxies.

Solid-Based epoxies offer industrial-grade strength, making them ideal for warehouses, factories and other large-scale facilities. Furthermore, this type of epoxy mixture requires a lot of skill and experience to produce and apply it safely.

Solid-based epoxies also come in a wide range of colors, and you can use them as a base coat for your concrete flooring. A layer of high solid epoxy along with a clear epoxy topcoat will go a long way in providing you with extra strength and protection. This will deliver the best results in terms of durability.

Contractors can provide you with an epoxy overlay that provides your garage floor with extra protection against vaporized water and moisture. They can establish an impenetrable barrier that brings the transmission of vapors to zero.

We often recommend to our clients that they also waterproof their basements with epoxy flooring. Why? Basements are an area that tends to trap a lot of moisture. Waterproofing your basement will go a long way in preventing structural damage to your home.

Non-slip epoxy mixtures are very common in areas that experience a lot of foot and vehicle traffic. This includes residential and commercial garages, repair shops and manufacturing facilities. Epoxy flooring with greater slip resistance allows you to prevent accidents and injuries due to leaks in your plumbing and chemical spills.

Metallic epoxy is quickly becoming a popular option because it offers an ultramodern and decorative approach to renovating your garage floor. It is capable of producing eye-popping 3-D effects that are extraordinary in appearance. The epoxy mixture itself contains metal flakes that sparkle and glimmer with incredible elegance. Metallic epoxy coatings will become the focal point of your home garage.

One other thing that we want to mention is that industrial-grade epoxy flooring offers incredible chemical resistance. Warehouses and factories are facilities that often house hazardous chemicals, such as acids, pesticides and petroleum products. Upgrading your current concrete flooring will optimize your efficiency and minimize any potential dangers.

Are you curious to learn more about the different types of residential and commercial epoxies? Call us today and one of our representatives will answer all of your questions. We provide installations and repair services for the many amazing residents of Oak Park. We can also offer you a free estimate!