Does Epoxy Floors Last a Lifetime

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Does Epoxy Floors Last A lifetime?
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Getting an epoxy floor at the home, office, or
any other space is a congratulatory move.
Spending money on something that lives with you
for a long time is the ultimate happiness. But
for how long? This question needs to be
answered. After all, installing epoxy floors is a
one-time investment and definitely worth it. To
know more about the epoxy floors, the length
they survive etc., all will be answered as we
proceed in the blog. The first thing is that if
you are thinking of getting an epoxy floor
installed, you would want to make the most of
your time and money. Also, you would certainly
not want to repeat the process all over again in
one or two years. To avoid any such situation,
you must know the time span for an epoxy to
last. The good news is that epoxy can last for
around 20 to 30 years, if it is maintained
properly. Now, do not get into thinking about
hard core cleaning because the best part of
having epoxy is that you do not have to indulge
in full-time maintenance. Cleaning once or twice
a week will also do wonders except for the days
that need emergency spot cleaning. Yes, if you
see any oil or chemical spilled on the epoxy
floor, that would require prompt cleaning.
Otherwise, you can relax on other days. Now,
getting back to whether epoxy lasts for a
lifetime or not, the answer is yes, these last
longer than you expect. But lifetime is a fake
promise. So, if any epoxy flooring service
provider in Melbourne tells you that their epoxy
lasts till eternity. Please be aware and stay
cautioned! Okay!
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Average lifespan of epoxy floors for industrial
settings
If we consider the features and characteristics
of epoxy floors, these are hard, have
high-impact strength and are abrasion-resistant. B
ecause of the remarkable properties of epoxy
flooring, some technicians even refer epoxy as
a coating for life. This can, however, be a bit
of false advertising. In residential cases, some
epoxy floor coatings have been said to have
lasted for around 30 years. On the other hand,
industrial and commercial places are generally
subjected to much higher rates of foot or
vehicular traffic as well as accidents, spills,
accidents, or other issues which can wear the
epoxies faster. This is the reason epoxy floors
last for about 5 to 10 years. Occasionally, they
last longer than a decade. Now, let us see the
factors that can influence the lifespan of your
epoxy floors.
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The Strength of the Flooring

• The initial layer of the concrete is the base of
  your floor. The strength of the concrete of your
  floor is the first factor that can determine the
  lifespan of your epoxy floor coating.
• Usually, the concrete floors in industrial and
  commercial establishments have a minimum
  strength of about 3000 PSI. A concrete floor
  which has a strength of 2500 PSI or less is
  definitely not recommended. If need be, you can
  add densifiers to solve the issue.

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Surface Preparation
How well the floor surface has been prepared is
another main prerequisite to well-performing
epoxy flooring. The epoxy floorings life span
will highly depend on how thoroughly the surface
was prepared before the application
process. During the application, the surface
should be free from dust, liquids, oil or any
other damage.
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The Thickness of the Epoxy Coating

• The thickness of an epoxy coating can range from
  400 to 1,000 microns on industrial floors. The
  thinner the coat is, the sooner it will wear down
  and it will need replacement. In the industrial
  setting, the thickness of epoxy can even exceed
  1,000 micros.
• Quality of the Epoxy Coat
• Often the epoxy floor contractor will recommend
  the epoxy having a urethane top coat applied to
  get away from abrasion and scratches. The
  thickness of about 50 microns or more is
  recommended for the industrial floors.

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Extent of Traffic / Foot Fall
High footfall or high level of pedestrian traffic
is another factor that needs to be taken into
consideration because more traffic can wear down
even the well- installed epoxy coating. Heavy
vehicles can take toll on the floor type. So, to
avoid any future damage, consider getting an
additional top coat. Exposure to UV Rays Let the
truth be told, epoxy floor coating has very poor
UV resistance. The blinder can chalk, turning
into powder when exposed regularly to the
sunlight. This is the reason epoxy coatings are
not recommended for exterior applications.
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Right Time for Your Floor Coating to Be Replaced
The floor will start to look dull, lack lustre or
even wear down into the breakdowns of the
coating or miniature cracking in certain
surfaces. If you notice either of the above
issues or any other sign of deterioration, then
you will have to call a floor coating
professional to take a look and suggest the
solution. If you are already looking for answers
for your floor or anything that you want to know
about epoxy flooring services in Melbourne,
contact Tuff Build.
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