Epoxy Flooring

Posted in Floor Restoration on October 8th, 2011 by oak flooring

Flooring in restaurants, in gyms and in malls is made of a material that allows for constant use in wet and dry situations. These floors are covered by epoxy a polymer that coats the floor and makes it more durable and able to withstand constant traffic.

This type of flooring can be used to cover concrete, wood, and tile. Some of the flooring is a little hard to clean, while others that have a special coating are very easy to be clean and mopped. These floors are resistant against mold and fungus. They are great for pet shelters, veterinary hospitals, public restrooms, restaurant kitchens, public shower stalls etc. the flooring is ecofriendly, less water is used for cleaning and it doesn’t trap dirt or grime. It is made from natural stones and organic resins that have no cracks or crevices.

The flooring is tough and durable it can be made to be slip resistant or coarse to allow for traction. Epoxy flooring can be exposed to fat, grease; oils, sugar and bodily fluids, and it can withstand high and low temperatures. This flooring can last up to ten years or more, it comes in a variety of colors and blends and it can usually be installed in a day or two in most cases. In most cases this type of flooring last longer than some of the businesses that build around them.

This type of flooring is found everywhere there is a lot of traffic, especially in malls, restaurants, schools etc. These floors in these facilities have to be able to withstand a lot of customers constantly traveling on it daily. It has to be able to be cleaned easily and inexpensively and that is what epoxy flooring does. It can be placed over and molded with most types of floors. The epoxy blends or merges with the current floor to allow for flexibility and sturdiness, reducing the cracks and seams that are present on regular flooring. Epoxy can also be used in paints, coatings, adhesives, industrial tools, electrical systems and art supplies. It is a versatile polymer.

You may already have your own wooden flooring featured within your home but it may have over time lost its appeal and its original beauty.

Posted in Floor Restoration on November 26th, 2008 by oak flooring

If this is the case then you require a restoration project where you employ the services of a professional company to restore your flooring. The process starts with the floor being sanded. Floor sanding on a hardwood floor is not just like any normal sanding procedure where you get sand paper and give it a good rubbing. The floor sanding requires special machinery and skills and techniques provided by professionals. If you have a parquet floor the floor sanding procedure is a little different but still requires skilled techniques. Once the floor sanding is complete the complex process takes a few other skilful techniques such as lacquering and varnishing but when the restoration is finished you will have your floor restored back to its former glory.   

Tags: , , ,