What are the advantages & application of an epoxy coating?

Epoxy Coating/Flooring on Gold Coast is becoming a more common theme among large scale warehouses, industrial sites and even in the residential shed. Gone are the days of traditional concrete, which can rapidly diminish, stain and tarnish. An epoxy coating provides a much more robust and resistant coating, meaning that it can withstand even the worst accidents!

As mentioned above, an epoxy coating provides a safeguard against chemicals, solvents, paints and oils. If any of the above substances were to be spilt on a normal concrete floor, it would be an absolute nightmare, damaging the floor permanently. Epoxy provides an extra layer of protection from all of the possible spillages that may occur.

Also, epoxy coatings simply look better. Traditional concrete floors are dull and old-fashioned. Epoxy can be fully customised, which can allow a range of colours, textures, designs and artwork to be incorporated into what would have been a boring old floor without an epoxy coating. The shear benefit and aesthetic change that an epoxy flooring can provide to a garage, shed or warehouse is magnificent, and can definitely light up a space.

In terms of maintenance, this is where epoxy flooring adds massive value. The flooring is liquid-tight and seamless, allowing for very easy cleaning. This ease of maintenance and robust finish allows for massive amounts of traffic to go across it. Heavy machinery including trucks, forklifts and pallet jacks are your most common warehouse items, and epoxy flooring will allow for your floor to be undamaged and easy to maintain.

All of the above points have made epoxy flooring a must-have within the warehousing and industrial sector of business. The advantages are simply too much to ignore, hence why it is becoming even more popular in the residential area as well.

Applying this coating is relatively easy. Firstly, you must check that your concrete is not sealed or painted, as the epoxy coating will not adhere to this surface. If you are unsure whether your concrete has a sealant on it, this can be tested by simply sprinkling water on it. If the water beads, there is a sealant present.

It is then important to thoroughly pressure and acid wash the concrete to ensure no contaminants are present. If any of these are on the floor, it can ruin the finish of the epoxy coating.

Once it is concluded that your concrete is ready to seal, you go to work. It is essentially ready to be epoxy coated. Taping edges and fixing any damage to your floor is usually a good place to start before beginning to coat your floor. Also, if you wish to add flakes to your epoxy flooring, it is important to do so in segments. An epoxy floor can be fully applied all in a day's work, meaning you do not miss out on any precious time in your space. 

If you would like to talk to an expert, or simply ask some questions about epoxy coating on The Gold Coast, the team at Crafted Crete are happy to chat about any queries you may have, large or small.