Epoxy and polyurethane resin floors both offer advantages that make them suitable for different environments, with polyurethane floors being more flexible and soft compared to epoxy’s hard and rigidity. Therefore, polyurethane’s versatility extends across various uses.
PU is less sensitive to humidity fluctuations than epoxy, meaning it can better withstand areas with constant exposure to organic acids and high temperatures, while providing resistance against chemical corrosion.
It’s Easy to Clean
Epoxy flooring feature smooth and glossy surfaces that resist dirt, stains and other forms of damage to maintain their durability and shine for many years. Regular maintenance will extend this effect.
Epoxy floors should be regularly swept using a soft-bristle broom to remove loose debris from their surfaces, and any spills should be cleaned up promptly to prevent chemicals from scoring or marking the floor surface. Furthermore, at least once weekly it is advised to wash the floor with water in order to maintain good industrial and commercial hygiene standards and protect the flooring from chemical damage.
An effective cleaning solution, such as an approved non-enzymatic soap, should be used to keep epoxy floors looking their best. Ammonia may also be used but should be diluted appropriately to avoid de-glossing them over time. For best results, warm or hot water should be used for this task.
Whenever you notice an obvious stain, scratch, or cut in your floors it is wise to get in contact with concrete floor coating installers as soon as possible. They can advise the best ways of dealing with it as neglect can result in costly repairs or even flooring replacements.
It’s Durable
Epoxy flooring coatings offer many advantages when selecting floor coating options, from providing a smooth surface resistant to moisture to being antimicrobial and fireproof. If you want an even higher degree of assurance that your flooring will withstand wear and tear over time, polyurethane coating may also provide extra protection.
Epoxy can withstand more physical impacts, while being resistant to chemicals, oils and solvents as well as high temperatures and UV radiation. Polyester paint on the other hand has greater durability – it can withstand much greater physical impacts, be more chemical resistant and even resist UV radiation!
Urethane is much simpler and faster to apply than epoxy and takes much less time to cure, providing greater flexibility for machinery movement in areas requiring flexible solutions.
Polyurethane floor coatings offer another advantage over epoxy: they won’t yellow like epoxy can. With full color flake floors, the acrylic color chips will remain UV stable and won’t yellow either – creating a hygienic and anti-microbial floor that is perfect for heavy foot traffic areas as well as machinery impact. Over time this will save money in maintenance, repair costs, downtime costs, as well as reduced downtime caused by maintenance needs or recoating. Other solutions may become damaged with use or require frequent waxing or recoating efforts; making this option far superior compared with alternatives which require regular waxing or recoating efforts or frequent recoating requirements due to frequent damage arising from frequent recoating or recoating required with other flooring solutions which may quickly become damaged with repeated use requiring frequent recoating efforts or need frequent waxing/recoatings/recoating requirements/recoat recoatings/recoating/recoating costs/downtime cost/downtime required with other solutions which require regular repairs costs/downtime costs/downtime costs/downtime expenses/downtime costs savings savings over other solutions such as frequently needing waxing/recoating costs and downtime costs/ downtime caused due to other costs/recoat replacement costs/ maintenance/ downtime costs/downtime costs/downtime required due frequent use/maintenanting/recoating to continue being required periodically with frequent damage/downtime/ downtimes due to regular damage caused due to frequent need. This means cost/maintenancy cost saving money or waxing/recoating costs/ repairs cost or recoatings becoming damage/maintenancies that require regular requiring reco/waves nec nec recoatings required/downtime cost in replacement costs with alternative flooring solutions like reco coat recoating needs/downtime costs on maintenance/downtime repairs required in comparison requiring reccoating when having to requiring recocoating costs/downtime repairs nec. recoat needs nectarring/ recocoring costs/ downtime savings with other solutions like need recocoat/ reco/ waxing etc… etc… recoing etc /recoat needed or recoing regular need reco recurring need re coating needs need frequent need waxing/ / damage that need frequent recolacings needs being required etc… etc….
It’s Affordable
Epoxy flooring offers cost-effective alternatives to concrete. Additionally, its maintenance requirements are lower and it works effectively against hot tire pick up and abrasion as well as extreme temperatures – qualities which make it perfect for warehouses, manufacturing plants and other industrial facilities.
Customizable to the needs of any facility, it is easily adaptable to suit the unique specifications of your business. A range of color and decorative flakes is available, helping create an eye-catching floor – for instance a 1-pound bag of colored flakes can cover 250 square feet! Add pops of color into otherwise neutral-toned rooms by using these colorful flakes – this solution is especially helpful for businesses that wish to highlight specific parts of their workspace or liven up a lobby or showroom!
However, it should be kept in mind that installing a polyurethane coating could cost more than applying solid or metallic epoxy paint due to the additional materials and labor requirements associated with its installation.
Epoxy flooring remains cost-effective if you hire a professional to complete it concurrently with other projects that need doing at once. Hiring professionals also prevent mistakes that may cost more money in the long run.
It’s Versatile
Epoxy may be ideal for many spaces, but in certain instances urethane systems may be superior. Urethane provides superior chemical resistance as it resists chemicals more effectively while withstanding harsher cleaning products than epoxy can do – making it the go-to choice in commercial kitchens, food or chemical processing areas, animal care facilities, or anywhere that must adhere to high hygiene standards.
Flexible than epoxy, perlite can withstand greater levels of impact without becoming damaged or warped, making it particularly helpful in areas subject to rapid temperature shifts or vibrations and impacts.
Polyurethane floor coating can create an eye-catching aesthetic, offering a range of colors and decorative effects not possible with other flooring options. For instance, full color flake applied under clear polyurethane will prevent yellowing of the coating and ensure long-term visual appeal; silica and metallic epoxy flooring options also create stunning effects suited for salons, hotel lobbies or automotive showrooms.