Epoxy Floor Coatings for the Home

Bare concrete floors are a common feature in the garages and basements of many homes. However, these unfinished surfaces can lead to issues that may compromise the aesthetics, cleanliness, and safety of a living space. Unfinished concrete can absorb liquids and cause staining, and it can increase the risk of microbial growth as water sets into the surface and creates a damp environment. Over time, and in dry conditions, these surfaces may also pose a health risk as they can degrade and release small, inhalable particulate matter into the air. Sealing these surfaces with an epoxy coating can help protect a home against some of the issues associated with bare concrete flooring. Epoxy floors provide a protective layer across areas in the home like garages and basements that can help improve the cleanliness and versatility of spaces.   

 

Durable Floor Protection

 

Bare concrete floors can quickly and easily absorb liquids, which may create slippery areas or stains that can be difficult to remove. Garages often shows signs of oil and coolant leaks from vehicles that unfinished concrete surfaces have absorbed. Epoxy floors can provide a layer of protection that may help prevent these and other liquids from setting into the surface of a floor. In turn, this can drastically improve the ease at which such substances can be safely removed.

 

Extended Living Space

 

Epoxy floors are available in a variety of options that can turn garages and basements into places where people enjoy spending time, rather than rooms they just pass through quickly. Decorative applications like metallic epoxy can transform the standard garage into a showroom to display vehicles or awards. Meanwhile, double broadcast systems that incorporate quartz sand or vinyl chips can provide an attractive and versatile floor system for basement recreation centers or gaming rooms.

 

Unfinished concrete flooring is susceptible to unsightly staining and damage from exposure to water, oil, and other household chemicals, but epoxy coatings can provide a protective layer to help ensure these surfaces stay safe and pristine.