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jeudi 30 octobre 2014

Benefits For Applying Epoxy Floor Coating

By Dominique Martin


Epoxy is a strong adhesive material that is used for sticking other materials together in a surface. It is a cured end products from epoxy resins which is also a term taken from the epoxide functional group. Epoxy Resins are basically polymers or reactive polymers known as polyepoxides. Two resins are needed to be mixed in order for it to be used.

There are various utilizations for this material. Most commonly it is used for coatins on metal, parts for electrical machines or devices as well as their insulators and plastic materials, and also for structural adhesives. Although inside houses, this Ohio epoxy floor coating is used for garage floors. This is to prevent any wearing out and damages.

One of the first reasons why a lot of industrial companies and garage owners use this for their flooring is because of it being seamless and easier to clean off dirt, dust, or any other debris. They can be wiped off easily which is the reason why food, pharmaceutical, packaging, and bottling factories utilize this. It makes maintenance of cleanliness faster and more convenient.

The surface has a bright luster that would look aesthetic and gives the atmosphere of the place a better feel. This material comes in various colors and designs and may be used depending on how the owner wishes to install this. It can either be a flat or combination of colors, or also a pattern or logo. They can be mixed and matched with anything and would add beauty to the entire place.

Because it is chemically resistant, a lot of owners would use this for this exact reason. Manufacturing companies and warehouses, as well as industrial plants, would be using to maintain and protect the floors from any chemicals that may cause harm and damage to the floors, which would in time cause incidents. Because of its functionality, these chemicals may easily be removed. They resist heat, fire, impact, and slip.

In terms of design, this has been used as a material for signages on designated zones inside warehouses and factories to divide traffic zones, work areas, and safety areas. Due to paint being easily worn down through friction and abrasion. This is why the use of this would be more efficient and long lasting.

Due to its durability and high resistance from abrasion, this would be a great investment for a company or industry in order for them to save the expenses if they use this as an alternative. This material is environmentally friendly which is an advantage for promoting eco friendliness. This is in special cases for this kind of campaign where the environment should be protected.

Installation for this epoxy on floors would have failures or mistakes if not properly done. A lot of factors ensue like the primer of the floor is very poor, so it should be shot blasted or grinded first. Other things that needs to be checked if it is dry, clean, dust free, no causes of humidity near or under the ground, which means no dripping pipes or taps nearby.

Another set of reasons that may cause failure would be if the substrate is weak or if there is no primer or applying the wrong kind. A possibility of having the wrong kind of elasticity for the resin would be a factor, due to the surface expanding and the resin not being able to keep up with it and ends up breaking. Contaminated floors would also be a cause of this if they are not properly cleaned before application.




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