Preparation for interior epoxy flooring
The best base for receiving epoxy coating is concrete, providing that it is in the right condition. See our article The Many Issues That Sub-Standard Concrete Causes for an indepth look at what makes up a great concrete substrate, and case studies of problems that poor concrete have caused.
Hygienic & Seamless Interior Epoxy Flooring
Interior epoxy flooring has become a popular option over traditional flooring choices. Designers, Architects & Builders have realised the extraordinary design possibilities, the hygienic and durable functionality and the low maintenance benefits.
- Slip resistance – depending on the final finish, epoxy floors can be slippery just like ceramic tiles, when wet. We offer different levels of slip resistance and will recommend the one most suitable for you, which will depend on who will be using the area. (eg: children, elderly, people with limited mobility, animals, etc).
- Level of UV protection – although internal, UV ‘bounces’ so it’s not necessarily just direct sunlight that impacts your floor. We review the areas for natural light penetration and for certain internal lighting types which also emit UV (albeit in small portions) and help you with your colour choice. (Lighter colours are traditionally the worst for UV susceptibility).
- Impact resistance – Sometimes the price you pay for aesthetics can be functionality. Beautiful swirly high gloss floors are typically less robust than other forms of internal flooring, so we recommend protection under furniture feet, and in other areas where the floor might be impacted by equipment or dropped objects.
- Skirting boards – ideally, the boards are off when we work on your floor. Upon completion and curing, the boards can be re-installed or replaced. It’s at this stage that we advocate a polyurethane/silicone seal along the base of the skirting boards, which will finish the floor off nicely, and create a seal to prevent bugs from hiding there.
