Stunning Epoxy Floors with i-blast

Epoxy is made up of resins and hardeners.  The finished seamless product has an attractive finish which is very hardwearing and lasts for many years.

Epoxy flooring has seen some major technological advantages over the last few years.  The result is that epoxy flooring has been transformed from being a good floor solution to being one of the best, if not the best floor covering solution for commercial concrete floors.

Epoxy coating is also a very good flooring option for homes, in garages, rumpus rooms and living rooms.

Usually epoxy flooring is referred to when multiples layers of epoxy are used so that the depth of the coating is at least 2mm thick.  Epoxy coating on the other hand is when fewer layers are applied, (usually less than three layers) hence it is more of a coating than a flooring.

In general for use in the home an epoxy coating is probably sufficient, whilst for commercial and industrial uses more often epoxy flooring is the better option as it is stronger and able to withstand the greater demands placed upon it.

Advantages of Epoxy Floors and Epoxy Coating

Epoxy coating has excellent adhesion properties and bond strength and can be applied over existing coatings, tiles as well as directly onto concrete.

The epoxy coating is waterproof and is slip resistant.  In addition to the standard epoxy coatings other non-slip additive can be used to further improve the slip resistance of the surface.

Importantly epoxy coatings are both stain and dirt resistant.  They are also fade resistant and can be used in which receive direct sun.

Once applied correctly epoxy flooring (and coatings) is maintenance free and easy to clean.

Epoxy coating is not only practical but also has an attractive finish.  It is available in a number of different finishes and colours as well as many different designs.  The finish too can be matt, satin or gloss.

Epoxy Floors for Commercial and Industrial Use

Concrete floors with epoxy coatings are able to withstand industrial environments being petrol and acid resistant making it the perfect material for use on garage and workshop floors.

One of the greatest advantages of this product is that it contains resins which provide total rejection of germs and waterborne bacteria.

Epoxy flooring is very tough and long-lasting and can also withstand heavy vehicle traffic.  It also provides protection against most fats, salts, alkalis, grease, chemicals and oils.

Epoxy floors also have a high resistance to abrasion which is one of the reasons it is impervious to stain from chemicals, oils etc.

Epoxy is very popular for facilities where high health and hygiene and standards are required such as laboratories, medical facilities and food preparation premises.

Examples of commercial and industrial areas which greatly benefit from epoxy floors include:-

  • Commercial kitchens
  • Retail outlets
  • Laboratories
  • Industrial and commercial warehouses
  • Abattoirs
  • Bakeries
  • Food processing facilities
  • Automotive workshops
  • Hotels and pubs

i-blast and Epoxy Floors and Epoxy Coating

It takes skill and experience and good product knowledge to ensure that you customer have the best epoxy floor finish for your floor.

At i-blast we have this knowhow and ability to apply the industrial strength products correctly.  We will use the right materials together with the correct application methods to achieve an excellent result for you whether you are looking for an industrial strength floor for commercial premises or for an attractive and functional epoxy floor coating for your home.

Call us today and we will provide you with a free consultation advising you on the best system for your particular situation and requirements.