What is Epoxy Resin Made of
The first thing to know is that epoxy is a colloquial name for the epoxide functional group or any of the basic components or cured end products of epoxy resins Epoxy resins, also known as polyepoxides, are a class of reactive prepolymers and polymers which contain epoxide groups. Epoxy resins may be reacted (cross-linked) either
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Residential Epoxy Floor Coatings
Residential epoxy floor coatings are one of the first things people will notice about your garage floor is the colour. things like durability absolutely matter, but when it comes to first impressions, colour is what counts. Renew Garage Floor Coating expertly installs low maintenance, easy to clean epoxy floor coating that gives your floor a
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Epoxy Flooring for Industrial Spaces
epoxy flooring for industrial spaces offers many advantages when compared to other traditional coatings applied over concrete. In many industrial settings, such as aeroplane hangars, distribution facilities, and assembly plants, flooring can go through a significant amount of wear and tear ranging from contact with harsh and corrosive chemicals and oils to scratches and abrasions
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Prevent Your Floor From Peeling
Peeling doesn’t just ruin the aesthetic appeal of your floors, it also degrades the strength of the floor. This is because those sections of the floor have lost the chemical bond from epoxy to substrate, and thus will not perform optimally. This can be very discouraging, especially after investing time, energy, and resources into coating
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Epoxy Floor Thickness
The Epoxy Floor Thickness will largely depend on the space that you’re installing the system in. If you’re putting an epoxy flooring system into your home garage, or in areas of your business that don’t get a lot foot traffic you won’t need an epoxy floor that is very thick. If you are installing a
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Surface Preparation in Epoxy Flooring
Surface preparation in epoxy flooring is probably the most important factor when executing an industrial flooring project. Unfortunately, it is usually the most overlooked factor. Too many flooring projects are failing, because the surface preparation was inadequate. Manufacturers of epoxy paints have been claiming lately to have a product so good, there is no need
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How Long Do Epoxy Floors Last?
Epoxy floors have become popular options for residential, commercial, and industrial properties all over the country because they offer many benefits. One of the biggest benefits epoxy floors offer is its resistance to damage, which is a key factor in why it lasts as long as it does. Epoxy floors are smart choices for homes
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Metallic Epoxy Flooring
Maybe you were scrolling on Instagram, googling flooring inspiration, out for dinner in a nice restaurant and you came across a beautiful metallic looking floor, and you were struck by how elegant and unique it was. Or, maybe the first time you’ve heard of or seen metallic epoxy flooring is right now, as you’re reading
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Epoxy Coatings
What is Epoxy? Epoxy is a coating compound consisting of two distinct elements: an epoxy resin and a polyamine hardener (also known as a catalyst). When mixed, the resin and hardener engage in a chemical reaction that creates cross-linking of the elements as it cures. When the epoxy coating is fully cured, the resulting product
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