It’s relatively new, but epoxy floor coating is the ideal floor coating for commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and educational spaces in New Jersey and beyond. Resistant to a number of destructive factors and giving you immense ease of maintenance, there really...
Most people are still new to epoxy coatings, which is why most homeowners hesitate when someone suggests using it for their garage. Luckily, this blog will tell you everything you need to know. What is Epoxy Coating? Let’s start with what epoxy coating is not: it is...
Epoxy is a versatile flooring material because the resin, from which it’s derived, can be cured in different ways to meet anyone’s aesthetic needs. Additionally, epoxy is also durable and resistant to wear-and-tear, so they protect floors from trauma and...
Machinery, vehicles, people, etc. are constantly moving in and out of manufacturing zones, and that can take its toll on the floor. Though floors are built of concrete, which is very strong, concrete is not indestructible (just look at your closest summer action...
Epoxy floors have widely been famous for their application in industrial and commercial places. Factories, basements, hospitals, and garages have been the most common places to have epoxy flooring. Epoxy flooring is famous for its extreme reliability and durability;...
Epoxy coatings are high in demand within commercial and industrial environments. Epoxy coatings are mostly applied on hard concrete floors. The best results are seen on concrete floors, as it adds to the life of the floor by making them extremely durable, smooth,...
Yes, you read that right! Epoxy flooring is definitely pet-friendly & a great choice for industries & warehouses with security dogs or animals in general:
If you’re the kind of person who loves to stay on top of home and interior design trends, there’s a high chance that you’re already aware of metallic epoxy flooring. There are hundreds of homes, offices, and even commercial facilities that are jumping on the bandwagon...
It’s relatively new, but epoxy floor coating is the ideal floor coating for commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and educational spaces in New Jersey and beyond. Resistant to a number of destructive factors and giving you immense ease of maintenance, there really are next to no downsides. Additionally, it’s compatible with industrial machinery and vehicles, durable, and totally eco-friendly.
Sounds too good to be true? Read on, because there’s more!
It’s Pretty Cost-Effective
Let’s say you have to renovate your floors, and you’re going the traditional route. This means you’ll have to spend money on:
Removal of the current flooring
Purchasing new vinyl or tiles
Additional costs for installation
Opposed to this, if you opt for an epoxy coating, you’re only spending money on one thing—and that’s epoxy coating. You:
Don’t need to remove the current flooring
Don’t need to wait for all the work to be completed before a new layer/coating can be applied
While, yes, the epoxy coating will need some time to cure and dry, it still beats the money you’d be spending otherwise.
To name only a few basics, epoxy coating is resistant to:
Heat
Water
Shock
Chemicals
Moisture
Stains
Chipping
Abrasion
All of this makes epoxy coating a cost-effective investment.
Transform Your Internal Space
Think about cosmetic tattoos and foundation that help people cover up their imperfections without getting rid of those imperfections. Epoxy coating does the same for your floors. It’s permanent, water-resistant makeup for your space—and it looks great once it’s done!
The final look is smooth, sleek, shiny—sounds like we just described a Ferrari here. If you have decorative lighting installed in your space, this new surface will complement it prettily.
Furthermore, you can choose between epoxy paint, metallic epoxy coating NJ, quartz or mica additions, and more. Depending on the aesthetic you’re going for and the defects you’re trying to hide, epoxy flooring offers many options to choose from.
Extra Protection
The concrete that lies beneath an epoxy floor coating is bound to last long since it’s protected by a membrane. At its most basic, epoxy is a sealant or resin. It’s meant to seal whatever is beneath—this protects said surface from outside agents. No more concrete cracking, chipping, or crumbling—in fact, it won’t even wear down anymore!
Moreover, the surface of the epoxy won’t sustain any stains. Simultaneously, it prevents the concrete from developing any new defects.
Interested in Installing Industrial Epoxy Flooring?
At Esposito LLC, we offer our clients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, a variety of flooring options. From concrete polishing to various flooring systems, we’ve got all your epoxy floors NY needs covered. All you need to do is request a quote from us—or reach out to us directly.
If you’re the kind of person who loves to stay on top of home and interior design trends, there’s a high chance that you’re already aware of metallic epoxy flooring. There are hundreds of homes, offices, and even commercial facilities that are jumping on the bandwagon due to the flooring option’s aesthetic and functionality.
If you aren’t using your basement for anything other than storage, there’s an entire room in your house that’s just going to waste. Converting your basement into an additional, livable space can make your house a lot more accommodating.
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This first part of our Shot Blasting series will discuss whether shot blasting is feasible or sensible for your floor preparation project. While shot blasting can leave a desired CSP profile and is universally the preferred floor prep method, it is not the only option for floor preparation. Many physical factors and restrictions determine if shot blasting is a viable method of surface preparation. The physical accessibility of an area where your epoxy coating or epoxy flooring is going is the first determining factor. Shot blasting machines are one of the larger machines used in floor prep. They customarily range from 8″ models up to 48″ models, some more portable than others. There are walk behind shot blasting machines and ride on shot blast machines.
Factors to Consider:
Project Access Points of Entrance
Power Supply Source and Location
Restricted access of the Surface Area or Project.
Sometimes Shot Blasting is not physically or economically productive or sensible. If you access point is a basement, possibly confined space, 2nd flooring or above, these limitations can seriously pose a problem. Without an elevator, lull or some serious ramp building skills, your not going to be able to the shot blast machine in the building. These machines are sturdy enough and the larger units to have manufacturers lift points, but this is going to take some planning and coordination.
Next, power supply, most of the heavier duty floor preparation machines run on either 208/220, 440/480 or Propane. For INTERIORWORK in the North East US, propane has almost been informally outlawed in the vast majority of commercial, pharmaceutical and industrial projects. While there are some exceptions, that leaves good ol’ electric
. These machines require or a “pigtail” that must be hard wired directly in a service by a licensed electrician, this is high voltages stuff, not for the DYI crowd. These service boards must have be located in relative proximity to the area where the flooring preparation is going to take place. If the power source is in excess of about 350 feet depending on the machine/power source and you will see a significant decrease in production and or mechanical performance failure. Portable generators (20 KVA-30 KVA) usually do the trick but, must be stored outside the building as they usually run on diesel.
Our finally item is restricted access. 5000 sq.ft in 100 rooms you say? Yes, that is a serious productivity killer. These are large machines, by the time your edge grinding is done and factoring the turning radius of the shot blast machines you find your productivity plummet. There are other means of mechanical preparation that can be more productive and that leave an acceptable bond profile to apply epoxy coatings, epoxy flooring, decorative epoxy systems or other finished goods.
