Complete Guide to Epoxied Concrete Flooring Solutions
Epoxy vs. Polished Concrete Floors
Epoxy floor systems involve the layering of various two-component coatings to a concrete surface, which then chemically cure and form a protective coating that possesses special performance and aesthetic characteristics (depending on the type of coating chosen). On the other hand, polished concrete floors are created by using special equipment to polish or grind down your concrete floors to give them a glossy, smooth finish. Some key differences between the performance of epoxy and polished concrete floors are:
Epoxy Floors | Polished Concrete |
Water-resistant | Can be damaged by water |
Non-slip | Can be slippery |
Can be scratched | Scratch-resistant |
Very difficult to stain | Can be stained by harsh chemicals |
3-5 years before new coating needed | Up to 10 years before needs repolishing |
Beyond that, the installation of epoxy requires extra care when compared to polished concrete. Polished concrete is a simple, long-term solution to your industrial floors, while epoxy is as well, but also offers other special features like shock resistance, heat resistance, water resistance, and chemical resistance.