Epoxy flooring (Epoxy) It is one of the popular choices for those who want a workspace that is strong, durable, and looks sleek and clean. Whether it is for factory floors, showroom floors, parking lots, or even interior home floors that require extra strength, this type of flooring has several advantages, including acid and alkali resistance. Resistant to impact, scratches, dirt, and easy to clean. Moreover, it is easy to repair, making it increasingly popular for various renovation projects. However, achieving a beautiful and long-lasting epoxy floor is not just about regular painting; it requires detailed steps and attention to every detail. Therefore, BEGER invites you to delve into the basics of epoxy flooring and the step-by-step process to do it yourself, allowing you to create a strong space like a professional craftsman.
Epoxy flooring is a type of flooring made from a mixture of resin and hardener that creates a durable and long-lasting surface. It is commonly used in industrial and commercial settings due to its resistance to chemicals, stains, and wear. Epoxy flooring can also be used in residential spaces, providing a sleek and modern look while being easy to clean and maintain.
Generally, surfaces such as concrete, ceramics, or natural stone tend to be porous and have joints that can become breeding grounds for germs, stubborn stains, and are difficult to repair. Epoxy paint thus comes in to effectively solve this problem because it is Special industrial color that provides a hard, flexible film that adheres well and covers the surface smoothly without seams. The floor coating with epoxy will use 2-component color (Part A + Part B) When mixed, a chemical reaction occurs that causes the material to harden, making it suitable for coating floors for durability. It is often used in conjunction with both primer and topcoat to enhance thickness and maximize performance.
Types of Epoxy Flooring (Epoxy)
Epoxy flooring is divided into 2 main types:
1. Common standard flooring (thin color film)
It is a floor coating applied by rolling or brushing, achieving a thickness of approximately 0.3–0.45 mm. It is suitable for general floors that do not experience heavy impact, such as factory floors, walkways, parking lots, or areas that require dust reduction.
Recommended Products:
- Beger DuraGuard Thin film type (0.04-0.06 millimeters)
- Beger Floorguard Coating Thin film type (0.04-0.06 mm/layer)
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2. For heavy-duty areas, thick film Epoxy Self-Leveling flooring.
It is an epoxy floor coating system with a thickness of 0.35 mm or more and can self-level. It is suitable for areas that need to bear heavy loads, such as showrooms, parking lots, distribution centers, or aircraft hangars.
Recommended products:
- Beger FlooraGuard 21 HB Thick film type (0.3-1 millimeters)
- Beger FlooraGuard 41 Special thick film type (1-3 millimeters)
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*1 millimeter = 1,000 microns
Recommended color shades for epoxy flooring
*Color shades may vary from the display on different devices
*All color samples are only approximate to the actual colors
How to transform indoor flooring into epoxy flooring
Step 1 Clean the surface
Clean the area to be coated to remove dust and dirt for maximum efficiency. Allow to dry, then apply tape to define the boundaries for painting the epoxy.
Step 2 Apply epoxy primer
Mix the clear epoxy primer Beger Concrete Sealer, a 2-component system, in a ratio of A=4 : B=1 (it is recommended to mix with Beger Thinner M-68 at a ratio of 5%). After applying the primer, allow it to dry for at least 6 hours before applying the next coat.
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Step 3 Apply epoxy topcoat
Mix the epoxy topcoat Beger FlooraGuard 21 HB Coating, a 2-component system, in a ratio of A=2 : B=1 at a thickness of 300 microns or more, using a thick roller to achieve the thickness and eliminate air bubbles. Then allow to dry for 1 day before use.
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