When I though about putting an Epoxy floor on my well worn warehouse floor, I tackled the task with the optimism that my only job was to find out which company was the most reasonably priced and still gave a quality install. My education began there. All epoxy floor products are not created equal!

The first part of my education began with the discovery that there were several different types of epoxy floor applications – Epoxy paint, poured applications, self-leveling and troweled on. Wow!
So, lets put these in perspective before I get into the details. The quality and durability of these products ranks from Epoxy Paint on the lower end to Troweled-on at the upper end, with self-leveling being the middle of the road.

It is important to identify the needs of the job you are considering. Is it high traffic? Will there be heavy equipment rolling across it? How about chemical spills? Will smooth and slippery cause a problem? What do you expect its longevity to be? Is beauty an important factor? If your are doing, say, your garage floor at home to make garage floor epoxy Naples fl it easily cleanable, the high traffic and beauty aren’t a factor, and longevity probably won’t justify a higher price. On the other hand, if you are doing a hotel hallway, hospital halls or a loading dock, most or all of these factors need to be considered.
Epoxy paint. For the home owner who uses his garage as a workshop, the cost and ease of application probably dictates your choice. If you have to redo it in five years, it still justifies the choice, and it is available in several colors. You can install it yourself or hire a local odd-jobs contractor. It would be a very bad choice for hotels, loading docks, kennels, and other high-traffic or heavy equipment areas. It is always slippery, it is a thin application compared to the other two, and there isn’t much beauty to it.

Self-leveling Epoxy floors. These products work great for small areas. Some can be done by a handy homeowner, others may need a skilled handyman. If you are doing a shower area, a small bathroom, steps or small kitchen areas and many other small jobs that don’t require choices such as smooth or non-slip, this may be perfect for you. Although they will outlast many other flooring materials and withstand a lot, they aren’t the choice for large areas that receive lots of abuse. Most self-leveling products offer a range of color choices.

Troweled-on Epoxy floors. When traffic wear matters, when you have to make a choice between slippery or non-skid, and still receive a beautiful floor, this is the first choice. Most troweled-on epoxy floor companies offer up to twenty-four design and color choices. It can be installed as either a smooth (hotel hallway) or non-slip (loading docks) finish. This type has the longest life expectancy of the three. It will stand up to heavy equipment, most spills, and rough treatment. It comes with one caveat; it is not a do-it-yourself application. In fact, you need to be sure that the installers are well trained in this particular product. Many a tradesman with years of concrete finishing have a hard time getting this product right. If this product is what you need, make sure that the company uses well-train

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