Spring is here, and if your spring cleanup involves a home makeover, a concrete floor coating might be exactly what you need. An epoxy floor coating is one of the most popular types of floor coatings. It is highly customizable and can be used almost anywhere there is a concrete surface.
To get you started, here are four ways you can use a concrete floor coating at home.
Your Patio or Deck Area
There are many options for patio or decking materials. Wood is often used, but BC weather and dampness can significantly shorten the lifespan of the wood. Stone pavers are another popular option, but they are expressive and can be difficult to maintain.
Finishing a deck or patio with a concrete floor coating is an inexpensive way to achieve a very modern look that is also durable, functional, and very low maintenance. Unlike other deck or patio materials or unfinished concrete, concrete finished with an epoxy coating is resistant to water, salt, UV rays, scratches, chipping, and impacts. It is far less likely to suffer from mould and mildew, which is a slip hazard and very aesthetically unappealing.
Your Garage Floor
Chances are, your garage floor is concrete, but odds are it is unfinished. Unfinished concrete is prone to cracks, chips, stains, and dust, limiting your use and enjoyment of the space. Finishing your garage with an epoxy floor coating can make your garage a more inviting and more functional space.
There is no longer a need to worry about oil or chemical spills; an epoxy floor coating is resistant to both. Your concrete floor coating is also available in a range of colour and finishes options which can help elevate your garage from a storage shed to a usable space.
Finish a Basement
With square footage at such a premium in Vancouver, if you are sitting on an unfinished basement, you are literally sitting on a goldmine. Due to the inherent dampness in many basements, flooring options can be limited, and those that will work tend to be the more expensive types like premium vinyl planks or tiles.
Fortunately, you don't need to invest in expensive materials. An epoxy floor coating can be installed right over your existing concrete in pretty much any colour or finish you desire – there are even options that can give it a 'wood' finish appearance. A concrete floor coating is completely impervious to the dampness in your basement, and once installed, has a life expectancy of 25+ years.
Mudrooms, Laundry Rooms, And Front Entryways
If there's a space that an epoxy coating is perfect for, it's all those areas that are constantly subject to wet shoes, damp sports equipment, and heavy foot traffic. As an alternative to other flooring options, or in place of the rugs that are impossible to keep clean, homeowners can instead choose to use an epoxy floor coating.
Also Read: 5 Things to Do Before Epoxy Installation
An epoxy floor coating is simple to clean and can withstand all the abuse even the most active family can throw at it. Water cannot penetrate its surface, so even forgotten spills, dripping umbrellas, or tossed aside wet towels won't harm your floors. Clean up is a breeze, just a damp mop and warm water, and the installation is seamless, so there are no grout lines and nowhere for dirt to hide.
