Putting some care into the appearance of your commercial property could mean the difference between a simple establishment and a thriving business.
Concrete flooring is a great look for any space; it’s neutral and free of texture. Free space in the middle of a plain concrete floor looks clean and uncluttered, and a plain floor can help the space look bigger than it is.
Add on a coat of epoxy, and you’ve taken your look up a level. A clean and shiny epoxy floor is a nice professional look that invites customers in and shows them that you’re the type of business owner that cares about the details.
Is your dusty, grimy concrete floor in need of an upgrade? Read on to learn about the benefits of a professional commercial floor coating.
What Is Epoxy?
Essentially, epoxy is a glue that forms when mixed with a hardener to create a strong bond. It’s commonly used in the construction of bikes, vehicles, snowboards and even airplanes. When used as a floor coating, it’s a durable sealant that keeps your floor in good shape and looking brand new.
Standard epoxy offers a plain, matte finish that’s perfect for garages, warehouses, stores, or even restaurants.
Metallic epoxy is more reflective and leaves the floor with a brighter, shinier finish that would be ideal for showrooms, hair salons, or art exhibitions.
A layer of epoxy can be customized in its finish and its thickness, so you can tailor your commercial floor coating to suit the message you want to convey to your customers.
What are the Benefits of Epoxy Floor Coating?
Your successful business gets a lot of foot traffic, and epoxy can handle it. Over time, concrete erodes under the pressure of high-volume foot traffic, but epoxy is far less susceptible.
Epoxy is also a lot easier to clean than concrete. Dust and other debris can be easily swept up with a broom and a quick wash with a mop and bucket is all it needs. There is no need for harsh cleaners with epoxy flooring.
Epoxy protects your floor from the damage caused by everyday wear and tear. Concrete is actually quite porous and is susceptible to damage caused by spilled water, oil, or grease. Without a proper coating, a concrete floor can be chipped, cracked, or otherwise damaged, and these little nicks can eventually lead to huge cracks or even a crumbling floor, costing you time and money and putting your staff and customers at risk.
A plain concrete floor is hard to keep free of dust and other fine debris, making it very slippery, but an epoxy coating stays free of dirt and dust. You can even customize the levels of traction laid down, giving you peace of mind with a slip-proof floor.
A concrete floor protected with a good layer of epoxy resin can extend its life by around 20 years, so while it is an initial investment (a commercial floor coating can easily run into the thousands), you can rest assured knowing it will pay for itself.
The Bottom Line
Epoxy is easily the best, simplest choice for many commercial floor coating needs, but that’s not all there is to choose from.
Canadian Floor Coatings has been serving the greater Vancouver area for over 7 years and offers a wide range of resinous flooring options, including polyurethane, PUC, and a decorative quartz finish for your more high-end flooring needs. They also offer concrete services such as crack repair, polishing, and restoration.
To make sure your floors are covered, give them a call to request a quote today.
