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In This Post<\/strong>
– What is epoxy flooring?<\/a>
– Epoxy flooring application<\/a>
– Advantages of epoxy flooring<\/a>
– Disadvantages of epoxy flooring<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning to renovate your home or commercial property, you\u2019d know that there are quite a lot of innovative flooring options available in the market these days, ranging from budget-friendly to expensive. While wooden flooring continues to be one of the most prevalent choices among property owners, you can\u2019t deny the growing popularity of epoxy flooring in Pakistan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although epoxy flooring has been used in industrial and commercial properties for several years, it has now started making its way into home flooring as well. Owing to new technology and designs, 3D epoxy flooring and metallic epoxy flooring have taken over the traditional epoxy flooring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few companies that specialize in creating unique epoxy flooring designs for homes in Pakistan, putting a unique twist on the flooring material that was once only used in warehouses, hospitals, offices, restaurants, commercial buildings, underground parking lots and industrial sites. In fact, there is a rising trend of applying the colourful epoxy coating in different patterns for themed bedroom d\u00e9cor for children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering what epoxy flooring actually is and if you should consider it as a viable option for your property, this blog is meant just for you. Let\u2019s discuss the application, usage and advantages of epoxy flooring for homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Epoxy Flooring? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Epoxy flooring has a high-gloss and reflective appearance <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Epoxy is a unique coating material that is composed of polymer resins and hardening chemicals such as epoxy glue that react together to create a chemical bond, which gives it a rigid plastic-like surface. Contrary to how it looks, epoxy coating is chemically distinct from regular paints. Moreover, these glossy floors are durable, stain-resistant, long-lasting, and can withstand heavy loads and pressure. It also doesn\u2019t get damaged easily, making it an ideal flooring material for factories, warehouses, schools, hospitals and garages. They are also resistant to degradation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, people tend to get confused between epoxy floors and epoxy coating. The main difference between these two is their depth. While epoxy floors comprise several layers of epoxy coating and have a depth of approximately two millimetres, epoxy coatings are thinner and mostly consist of two to three layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoxy Flooring Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are certain conditions that must be met before the epoxy flooring application<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to epoxy flooring, there are a few requirements that need to be fulfilled for a flawless application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since this coating material is poured over concrete, you need to ensure the surface is completely clean, smooth, free of chips and cracks, and slightly porous. If the concrete has been polished or sealed, the epoxy mixture will not adhere and bond with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to test the adherence level of the concrete floor is by doing a small patch test. You can simply pour some water onto the floor and see if the water absorbs into the floor or beads on the surface. If the water doesn\u2019t absorb, it means the concrete has been polished or greased, thus not suitable for an epoxy coating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, you need experts to install epoxy flooring in Pakistan. Since the liquid material consists of resins and hardeners, it has to be applied quickly and properly before it begins to set and harden. The epoxy application time is also limited, especially if you have opted for a certain floor design. Not to mention, the slightest error can affect the texture and aesthetics of your flooring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another epoxy application requirement is temperature. The recommended temperature to apply this coating is between 10 and 30-degree Centigrade. If it gets any warmer, the material will harden rather quickly and give off a tacky appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro tip:<\/strong> Epoxy floor designs for homes should be neutral and solid so that your flooring does not go out of trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of epoxy flooring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Epoxy floors are long-lasting, scratch-resistant and durable<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few benefits of epoxy flooring that you should know about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n