Epoxy floors are synthetic flooring systems built from epoxy resin based materials which when applied on rigid supports in multiple layers provide high physical, chemical and mechanical resistance to the support layer they are applied on.
The benefits of epoxy floors
- They are waterproof: they offer complete isolation to the support layer they are applied on;
- They are completely monolithic: they don’t have gaps/joints, making it impossible for the microbial flora to develop on the floor if cleaned daily;
- They are hygienic;
- They have anti-dusting properties: they reduce exposure to allergens;
- They are slip-resistant: structured finishing achieved by adding quartz sand, thixotropic agents or glass microspheres;
- They can be applied over old floors such as tiles or mosaic;
- They show chemical resistance in highly aggressive areas – including resistance to iodine, acids etc.;
- They are easy to clean and maintain;
- They are UV resistant;
- They are aesthetic and versatile.
Use
In the food industry
- Polyurethane floors based on self-leveling polyurethane mortars
- Polyurethane floors based on sprinkled and sealed polyurethane mortars
- Polyurethane floors based on cementitious polyurethane mortar
Hospitals, clinics, medical field
- Self-leveling epoxy/polyurethane floors
- Epoxy paint type epoxy floors
- Decorative epoxy/polyurethane floors with colored quartz/chips
Schools, educational establishments and public institutions
- Self-leveling epoxy/polyurethane floors
- Decorative epoxy/polyurethane floors with colored quartz/chips
- Epoxy paint type epoxy floors
- Polyurethane sport floors
Pharmaceutical industry
- Self-leveling epoxy/polyurethane floors
- Epoxy paint type epoxy floors
- Decorative epoxy/polyurethane floors with colored quartz/chips
Aerospace industry
Epoxy paint type epoxy floors
Shopping centres, malls, coffee shops
- Self-leveling epoxy/polyurethane floors
- Decorative epoxy/polyurethane floors with colored quartz/chips
Parking lots
- Multi-layer epoxy/polyurethane resin systems
Production and storage spaces
- Self-leveling epoxy/polyurethane floors
- Epoxy paint type epoxy floors
Automotive industry
- Self-leveling epoxy/polyurethane floors
- ESD antistatic self-leveling epoxy floors
- Epoxy paint type epoxy floors
Offices
- Self-leveling epoxy/polyurethane floors
- Decorative epoxy/polyurethane floors with colored quartz/chips
- Self-leveling epoxy/polyurethane floors
Epoxy paint type epoxy floors
Floors applied in thin layers = film forming, are the most simple synthetic flooring systems. They are applied as a protection film with a thickness varying between 0.35 mm and 1 mm.
Epoxy paint is a viable solution which can be applied to any type of project: in storage areas, stairs, including light production spaces. The main reason for choosing this type of floor is low maintenance and lower price.
This type of finishing extends the life of any floor, increases traffic resistance, resistance to chemical agents, and creates a cleaner, more sanitary environment.
Even though this is not a design type system, the finishing can be chosen according to destination and can be very easily executed both in the smooth and slip-resistant version.
Decorative epoxy/polyurethane floors with colored quartz/chips
Systems based on epoxy resins with colored quartz/chips can be used in hospitals, pharmaceutical industry, offices, production and storage spaces.
This type of system is both a design system and a high traffic resistant system, resistant as well to aggressive chemical agents such as those found in the pharmaceutical industry. The system has a high slip-resistance level but it is, at the same time, an aesthetic, easy to maintain system.
This system makes use of either epoxy or polyurethane resin, the type of resin being selected to match the destination of the space.
This type of flooring system can be implemented in layers of variable thickness between 2 mm and 6 mm.
ESD antistatic self-leveling epoxy floors
ESD antistatic self-leveling epoxy floors are applied according to a special procedure. Their role is to offer additional protection to people and tools that operate in spaces which produce electronic components for the automotive, aerospace, medical industries etc. All materials that make up such a system have antistatic properties, and when properly applied, form a mass conductive system.
ESD floors require increased attention both in application and operation. The minimum application thickness is 2 mm and the use of material must be thoroughly observed.
Just like any other epoxy floor, this type of system has a high durability, a long lifespan, is easy to maintain and has a smooth finishing.
Multi-layer epoxy/polyurethane resin systems
Multi-layer floor systems can be both epoxy and polyurethane and are mostly used in parking lots. Depending on the destination of the space, existing traffic, parking type – indoor, outdoor, required slip-resistance level, exposure to chemical agents, ramps, a specific type of system is recommended.
The purpose of these floors is to offer a long lifespan to the floor, to absorb shocks and to create a healthier and friendlier environment. The color range is smaller, consisting mainly of sub-shades of gray, but they are lightened up with the help of colored markings.
From a finishing point of view, they are always slip-resistant and the slip-resistance level can vary depending on parking distance and location.