Epoxy Flooring Materials

Why Choose Us

Large Factory Area
The resin factory is located in Shanghai, with more than 15 acres of factory buildings and land reserves, employing more than 300 technical personnel and more than 500 employees. The DFPA factory is located in Northeast China, with 20 acres of factory buildings and land reserves, more than 200 technicians and more than 300 employees.

Quality Assurance
We have a complete quality management system and automated production equipment. The entire production process operates under the ISO9001 quality management system. And we have GB/T24001-2016//ISO14001:2015, GB/T19001-2016//ISO9001:2015, GB/T28001-2011 //OHSAS18001:2007 and GB/T23331-2012//ISO50001:2011//RB/ T 114-2014 certificates.

Rich Products
Our company mainly produces epoxy resin for coatings, epoxy resin for electronics, epoxy resin adhesives, epoxy resin for wind power generation, pesticide intermediates, etc. And epoxy resin is widely used in various types of coatings, electronic packaging, adhesives, wind power composite materials and other fields.

Rich Experience
Our company was established in 1999 and has been working in the field of resin chemicals for more than 20 years. Currently, it can produce more than 5,000 tons of new pesticide intermediates every year; and the company has the most advanced laboratories.

What is Epoxy Flooring Materials?

Epoxy flooring is a type of synthetic resin floor system that is laid on top of concrete substrates as a form of protection and decoration. The systems can comprise of several layers of thermosetting resin that are coated, trowelled or poured, and generally applied onto a concrete substrate.

Epoxy uses and applications of Epoxy Flooring

The application of epoxy is not limited to concrete flooring, but it's also used in several other areas of construction and building. Builders and interior designers use epoxy in several areas in construction while it is also used in the manufacturing of goods and materials.

Adhesives

Epoxy is used as structural and engineering adhesives in the manufacturing of wood laminates for roofs and decks. In addition to wood, epoxy also adheres to glass, metal stone, and some plastics. The advantage of epoxy over other adhesive materials is that they are more heat resistant than standard adhesive compounds.

Paints and Primers

These are water-based epoxy paints that adhere better and dry quicker than standard paints. In addition, they offer protection and stain-resistant aesthetic appeal to the walls in any property.

Sealants

Epoxy is also used as a sealing agent in many applications. For example, it is widely used as a sealant in countertops and several other kitchen remodeling applications.

Plastics

Epoxy is lightweight and anticorrosive, making it an excellent material for use in electronic devices, airplanes, and construction products. In addition, these properties of epoxy make the final products weather-resistant and enhance their life by several years.

Benefits of Epoxy Flooring Materials

Aesthetics

Epoxy flooring can be applied as a seamless, easy-to-clean floor surface with a wide range of customisable colour options, as well as a variety of gloss levels (glossy, satin, matte). Further design options include the addition of coloured microchips and metallic pigment additives.

Maintenance

Since epoxy is a seamless and impervious flooring option, the concrete substrate is protected from chemicals, dirt, liquids and other contaminants. This makes the floors easy to clean and requiring only a scrubber or standard mopping with a general-purpose cleaner – no waxing or buffing is necessary. Epoxy floors do not require much maintenance other than a standard cleaning, making them a great long-term value option.

Safety

One of the lesser-considered advantages of epoxy flooring is its ability to include a non-slip profile by broadcasting sand onto the wet body coat during application. This is an important facet for commercial or industrial spaces as the safety of occupants should always be a primary concern.

Durability

Workloads on epoxy floors can vary from foot traffic to truck and forklift traffic. An industrial flooring option can withstand daily abuse from a wide variety of equipment and manufacturing processes. As an abrasion and chemical-resistant material, epoxy flooring options can meet the durability needs of most industrial manufacturers.

Environment Suitability

As one of the most versatile flooring options, epoxy flooring is great for a variety of environments such as industrial, commercial, medical, food and beverage manufacturing, aviation, recreational, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, educational, grocery, retail and many more.

Green Credentials

As a world-leading manufacturer of resin flooring, many solutions produced by Flowcrete are formulated to be solvent-free, contain low quantities of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and do not present environmental hazards.

Waterproof

Epoxy flooring is waterproof and resists mold, mildew, and bacteria growth. Its waterproofing property makes it ideal for use in hospitals and commercial kitchens susceptible to dampness due to repetitive cleaning. In addition, floor epoxy covering creates a watertight bond and seals the concrete surface below the flooring, preventing moisture penetration.

Spill-Resistant

The waterproof seal and bond make any concrete floor, spill, and chemical resistant. In addition, the epoxy coating seals the pores of the concrete floor and prevents the seepage of water and other liquids. This makes epoxy an ideal flooring solution for applications like commercial kitchens, hospitals, laboratories, and chemical factories.

Easy to Maintain

Another advantage of epoxy flooring is that it's very simple to maintain. Unlike concrete flooring that is brittle and coarse, you can easily sweep, mop, or vacuum clean an epoxy floor and maintain its shine. Even grime, germs, bacteria, and other contaminants don't adhere well to epoxy, making it an effective sanitary coating.

What materials are needed for epoxy floors?

Grinders – Concrete floor grinders are essential tools to roughen the floor's surfaces. The rougher the better. You need to grind the concrete to achieve maximum epoxy adhesion. A floor grinder with a diamond plate is often ideal to achieve the ideal rough texture.

Mixers - You need a mixer to mix the epoxy resin and hardener, which are essential for the epoxy to cure properly. Whether you are applying the epoxy mixture to wet out fiberglass, casting, or coating, a professional-grade mixer will do the trick to achieve a seamless finish.

Sandpaper – Sanding your epoxy resin workpiece after curing help achieve the perfect glass-like surface. Since the epoxy resin is hard, sandpapers can easily dull which means you may need a lot of them during installation.

Brushes – Generally, you can use brushes or rollers to apply the epoxy coating on your floor. The advantage of using brushes is that they can reach corners and edges that are not normally reached by a roller. Brushes are also available in various sizes and the smaller ones will help you run at 2-3 inches of epoxy on the borders, from the surface to the wall.

Rollers – Due to the possibility of uneven application of epoxy with bristle brushes, rollers can work great for big spaces. Usually, on flat and wide surfaces, you can use a roller to evenly apply the coating. With the help of a floor guard extension pole, you can reach farther areas to the center.

Spiked shoes – Spike shoes elevate your feet above the epoxy flooring after installation and prevent materials from smudging. Without it, your shoes could easily penetrate through the epoxy coating and ruin everything. Floor guard spikes are made of polypropylene materials that you can easily strap on your feet. It is ¾ inches thick and comes with a quick-release snap-buckle strap system.

Pigments and Flakes - Pigments and flakes add designs to your epoxy flooring. We use pigmented epoxy for the base coat, flakes on top, and then finish with a clear coat to seal the floor. There are many options when it comes to pigments and flakes, which will carry the overall design and appeal of your epoxy flooring.

Favorite Epoxy Pigments of Epoxy Flooring Materials

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Metallic Pigment – For a floor that shimmers day and night, you will love the metallic pigment as the top coat. It is perfect for interior home flooring and indoor retail establishments.

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Dark Chocolate Metallic Pigment – Nothing beats the effect of a chocolaty floor. When mixed with other flakes and pigments of your choice, it creates an extremely unique pattern for your indoor flooring system.

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Plain White Pigment – A simpler, daintier, and neater way to polish your floor is to stick with white. It is perfect for retail shops and malls. With white flooring, you can highlight other important items that are for sale and refocus customer attention.

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Sable Gray – An extremely minimalist option, sable gray just looks perfect for all types of applications. You can mix and match it with black or white to create the perfect metallic design for your interior floor.

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Dover Beige – Dover beige can fit with just any other color. Whether you want to add a black pigment or mix it with white, it is going to create an outstanding result.

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Tan – If you want a darker tone than beige, you can always have a tan as your option. Thankfully, we have the perfect colors for you to mix and match.l carefully to avoid unnecessary damage.

Types of Epoxy Flooring Materials

Self-Dispersing Epoxy Floor Coatings

This type of coating is used in heavy-duty truck traffic and forklifts. The self-dispersing coating has exceptional mechanical strength. The self-dispersing coating also has a sub-type called self-dispersing epoxy quartz sand. This coating is mostly used by food processing industries or other businesses involving liquid due to its anti-slip characteristics.

Self-Leveling Epoxy Floor Coatings

The self-leveling coating is typically used to apply on damaged, old, new, or cracked concrete floors. This coating has excellent self-leveling properties, so it smooths out any textured surface and leaves a seamless and shiny look.

Mortar Epoxy Floor Coatings

Mortar coating is the most stringent system available in the market. This coating is made from 100% solid epoxies and quartz or graded sand. If your space is high impact and chemically resistant, mortar coating is the right choice for you.

Anti-Static Epoxy Floor Coating

Some industrial facilities involve electro-static charge (ESD), which can be environmentally hazardous. These facilities use an anti-static coating to reduce the ESD hazard. Anti-static is a specialized coating that's applied on the floor to accumulate any static electricity and prevent potential discharge.

Flaked Epoxy Floor Coating

Floor flake is the style of coating application rather than a type of coating itself. It consists of colored flakes that are injected inside epoxy to produce a multi-hued and vibrant look for a floor. Flakes offer a seamless and subtle groovy look and prevent the risk of falls or slips.

Vapor Barrier Epoxy Floor Coatings

Vapor epoxy is a liquid coating that's applied on concrete floors to create an impenetrable surface. It's ideal for basement floors because it reduces the vapor transmission to almost zero. Contractors apply this coat on hardwood, carpeted, vinyl, or tiled floors before final floor finishing.

Terrazzo Epoxy Floor Coatings

Terrazzo is a decorative coating made of aggregates and a mixture of epoxies to create a thin-set bond. Its decorative properties and easy-to-clean characteristics make this an ideal coating for large hallways, office buildings, commercial and school building entrances, and even homes.

Graveled Epoxy Floor Coatings

The graveled coating is another decorative type of epoxy coating. This coating is ideal for brand marks, logotypes, and residential properties. Graveled coating suits best in driveways because of its pea-size, multi-colored epoxies. It can instantly enhance the curb appeal of a residential property.

Epoxy Flooring Materials Categories

Solvent-Based Epoxy
There are a wide variety of epoxies that are not water-based. These types of epoxies will likely utilize xylene as a primary solvent which means your tools cannot be cleaned or reused. They will have to be discarded. Solvent-based epoxies are a mixed batch when it comes to durability and quality – we suggest getting a professional recommendation to steer clear of the lower-quality options.

Water-Based Epoxy
Water-based epoxy has the benefit of being easier to manage due to its high malleability and lower viscosity. For this reason, many DIY'ers will choose water-based to keep the process smooth. Water-based also includes the benefit of a lower cost.
It is likely that you will find a plethora of brands for this epoxy in your local home improvement store, but if you are expecting professional results, we highly recommend against using it. Water-based epoxy has the benefit of ease of use, but it is not strengthened for the high abrasion and heat resistance needed for garage and outdoor applications. There is a small subset of water-based epoxies that are exceptions to this low durability characteristic, however.

100% Solids Epoxy Resin
This epoxy flooring type is not for beginners, but it delivers the best results by far. Two or three-step epoxy flooring containing one-hundred-percent solids for its intermediate coat requires professional precision and a long dry-time; however, you can expect this option to provide superior durability and the longest-lasting performance.

Epoxy Flooring Materials Categories

Process of Installation of Epoxy Flooring Materials

The first step in laying the epoxy flooring involves preparing the floor surface.

The floor surface must be prepared to accept the new coat of epoxy coating on its top.

Foreign materials such as dust particles are removed from the surface.
It is then followed by grinding, shot blasting, and scarifying to have a course surface for better bonding with the mother floor.

Patching and repairing all the major cracks identified on the floor is essential in providing durability to epoxy flooring.

The surface priming coat is applied to the floor. During priming, it must be made sure that the primer makes its way deep into the floor.

After applying the primer coat, fill all the visible cracks and holes present on the floor with epoxy.

Further, the floor must be lightly ground, sanded, and re-layered.
The sealant is tested using a significant amount of water applied to the floor. If the water is not soaked in, then the floor can be applied with an epoxy coating.

The epoxy hardener is mixed together with an epoxy resin and applied over the floor surface in multiple layers in the final stage.

After application, the epoxy floor is cured at the required temperature.

The curing process is initiated only when the epoxy begins a reaction with another curing agent.

How to Install Epoxy Flooring Materials

Step 1: Prepare the surface
Clean the area where the flooring will be applied thoroughly. Ensure there are no cracks or holes in the concrete. If there are, it’s important to have them repaired before proceeding. The majority of concrete coatings such as epoxy will not adhere to a smooth surface. The floor should be ground to the correct concrete surface profile. It’s best to use a diamond grinder, which opens the pores and allows maximum adhesion.

Step 2: Apply the epoxy
Once the surface is ready, apply the base coat on the first day. The base coat will have an 8-12 hour dry time. Once the base coat is dry, the crew will return the next day to inspect your floor and lightly sand any areas that need attention and apply the final color coat.

Step 3: Final color coating
The final color coat will have an 8-12 hour drying time. The third day will consist of a clear epoxy top coat.

Step 4: Apply the topcoat
Applying a topcoat is the fourth and final stage. This gives the epoxy flooring a textured finish and a layer of protection at the same time.

Best Areas for Epoxy Flooring Materials

Residential Spaces
Some of the best places to install epoxy flooring in your home are:

The Garage
It's one of the most popular areas for epoxy flooring installation. A garage floor with epoxy coating can withstand grease, oil, and other harsh chemicals that can damage or stain a regular concrete floor.

The Basement
Epoxy floor's resistance to mold and mildew makes them ideal for the often-humid environment of a basement. In addition, customized epoxy floors can bring life to the underground space.

The Kitchen
High durability and resistance to scratches, stains, and spills are important for a kitchen floor. Moreover, the kitchen is always a busy place, especially in homes with more than a single individual. Epoxy floors are also effortless to clean and maintain, so you won’t have to spend hours scrubbing your floors weekly.

The Bathroom
Waterproof floors are important for bathrooms. Epoxy flooring can ensure your concrete floor’s protection from water damage and bacterial growth from moisture. Epoxy coating can also make the floor slip-resistant, to help avoid bathroom accidents.

The Laundry Room
Similar to the bathroom, laundry rooms also need to be slip-resistant, easy to clean, and discourage bacterial growth. Epoxy flooring takes care of that.

Commercial and Industrial Spaces
For commercial and industrial spaces, these are the key areas that should benefit from epoxy floors:

Warehouses
These facilities are prime targets for epoxy floors because of the constant foot traffic and heavy machinery that goes back and forth through them. Plus, they're easy to clean, which helps keep everything sanitary.

Manufacturing Plants
Manufacturing plants have strict safety regulations that employees must follow, and epoxy floors can help meet those requirements by providing slip-resistant surfaces.

Retail Stores
Retail stores often have epoxy floors installed in high-traffic areas such as the entryway or checkout area. Moreover, in a retail store where customers expect a clean and welcoming environment, an easily-cleaned floor is key to a great first impression.

Office Buildings
Durable, low maintenance, and slip-resistant floors are essential in keeping an office space that fosters collaboration and productivity.

Hospitals
High-traffic areas like waiting rooms and corridors need surfaces that are easy to clean and disinfect. Slip-resistant surfaces are also vital for doctors, nurses, and patients that often walk around in medical scrubs or other loose clothing.

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Our Factory

Since the establishment of the first production line in 1999, it has worked in the field of resin chemical industry for more than 20 years. At present At the same time, more than 5,000 tons of new pesticide intermediates can be produced each year. At the same time, the company has advanced laboratories and cooperates with major universities to continue to invest in new materials and new technologies.

FAQ

Q: How Much Does Epoxy Flooring Cost?

A: Material supply and installation cost considerations will vary depending on size, design, layout and type of epoxy flooring. Total lifecycle costs are usually advantageous for epoxy floors due to their low maintenance combined with longevity and durability.

Q: What is Epoxy Flooring?

A: Epoxy flooring is a type of synthetic resin floor system that is laid on top of concrete substrates as a form of protection and decoration. The systems can comprise of several layers of thermosetting resin that are coated, trowelled or poured, and generally applied onto a concrete substrate. Once the resin layers completely cure, the floor system forms a strong and permanent bond, acting as an impervious and decorative barrier to protect the substrate.

Q: What is Epoxy Floor System?

A: Epoxy floor coating refers to a flooring system that consists of multiple epoxy layers applied onto a floor with 2mm depth. Epoxy floors are different from epoxy floor coating based on the epoxy depth. The epoxy floor has 2mm thickness, whereas the epoxy coating is less than 2mm thick.

Q: What are the uses and applications of epoxy flooring?

A: Epoxy coating is typically applied over concrete floors to provide a smooth, durable surface and increases the floor's load-carrying capacity. Mainly, warehouses, industrial sites, and commercial buildings rely on epoxy floors to maintain clean and safe conditions for workers, equipment, and inventory.

Q: What are the types of Epoxy Floorings?

A: The different types of epoxy floorings are:
1. Epoxy mortar floor
2. Self-levelling epoxy floor
Quartz-filled epoxy floor
Epoxy flake floor

Q: What material is used for epoxy flooring?

A: There are three main types of epoxy resins commonly used in epoxy floor and wall coatings: Bisphenol A, Bisphenol F, and Novolac. Epichlorohydrin and phenolic reactions form all three and the physical and performance properties are determined by the number and kind of phenolic compounds.

Q: What is epoxy flooring made from?

A: Epoxy is a highly durable coating that is applied directly on top of prepped concrete. And a finished epoxy floor is a chemically bonded combination of epoxy resin (part A) and hardener (part B), which cures to create a hard protective barrier over the concrete.

Q: What is the difference between epoxy flooring and normal flooring?

A: Due to the fact that epoxy flooring offers a more durable, low maintenance and stain-resistant option when compared to tiling, without impacting the look and feel of the room, it is likely that most businesses would benefit from epoxy flooring over tiles.

Q: What is another name for epoxy flooring?

A: Epoxy flooring, other known as resinous flooring, is highly durable, customizable, sustainable, and decorative for any surface.

Q: HOW LONG DOES A epoxy floor last?

A: Between 10 and 20 years
The longevity of an epoxy floor system will vary based on thickness, use and maintenance. Typically, epoxy floors last between 10 and 20 years; much longer than a painted concrete floor, which will chip and wear quickly in high-traffic areas.

Q: Is epoxy flooring good or bad?

A: Then epoxy flooring is an excellent choice. It is made up of resins and hardeners to create a solid, durable floor. It has many advantages and very few disadvantages making it a popular choice across the commercial and industrial sectors.

Q: Why are epoxy floors so expensive?

A: The Sealants and Layers You'll Need. Additional resin layers to preserve the surface and prevent damage may raise the price of an epoxy floor if you're looking for something exceptionally tough and long-lasting.

Q: Is epoxy flooring good for inside the house?

A: Durability and Strength: Epoxy floors are highly resistant to scratches, cracks, dents, and chemicals, making them ideal for high-traffic areas like garages, basements, kitchens, and laundry rooms. Water and Moisture Resistant: They repel water and moisture, making them good for bathrooms and laundry rooms.

Q: Is polyurethane flooring better than epoxy flooring?

A: Urethane retains more flexibility so it may be the best choice when you care about abrasion, impact, and thermal-shock resistance – making it well-suited for industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse floors. Epoxy has a hand-troweled texture, which can become chalky or brittle as it ages.

Q: Are epoxy floors good for bedrooms?

A: Known chiefly for its durability, few fully comprehend the material's versatility and think it best for high-traffic areas like their garage, living room or bathroom floor. Take it from the experts — epoxy is also an excellent finish for bedroom floors.

Q: What ruins a epoxy floor?

A: If the humidity has been high at your business, moisture can seep out of concrete floors under your epoxy. The buildup of moisture can cause different problems, peeling included. Changes in temperature may also cause condensation, adding more to your moisture problem.

Q: Do epoxy floors smell?

A: Odorless is Important
Many epoxy floors contain solvents that emit harmful fumes while they are evaporating. These floors cannot be installed in a facility while it is occupied, because it would be unhealthy and unpleasant. Everlast® Floor contains no solvents, and has no objectionable odor.

Q: Do epoxy floors stay shiny?

A: Although epoxy flooring can be shiny, they tend to fog over time especially with constant foot or vehicle traffic. Cleaning the floor at least once a year can bring back its shine. You can do this by hosing the floor with hot water and then using a squeegee to dry it out.

Q: Is epoxy floor permanent?

A: Epoxy Flooring is Only a Temporary Solution
As the epoxy coat starts to wear away, you'll need to install a new one. One of the best ways to avoid frequent replacements of epoxy flooring is by opting for the completely solid option.

Q: Do epoxy floors need maintenance?

A: 6 Tips to Ensure Proper Epoxy Floor Coating Maintenance
Give Your Epoxy Floor Coating a Good Scrub Weekly
However, it is best to scrub all floors at least once a week, and high-traffic areas daily, using the proper brush and detergent. Areas in which oil and grease are prevalent will also require daily attention.

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