Epoxy flooring is becoming increasingly popular with homeowners, architects, and designers alike. More and more people are discovering how tough and durable epoxy floor materials can be. Before it was used only in factory floors, but now, it’s toughness is being applied to upscale environments like kitchens, living rooms, and basements as well. Today, through advances in technology, epoxy flooring has changed to offer a wider variety of styles and finishes than ever before. What was once considered a “functional” product has now become a fantastic option that looks great.
If you are thinking about updating your flooring in your home, consider what epoxy flooring has to offer beyond traditional options such as tile, hardwood, or vinyl.
There Are Unlimited Design Options With Epoxy Flooring
Many people only think of epoxy as an industrial grey color. The reality is, residential-grade epoxy can give you the most customization of all flooring types available today.
Since epoxy is poured instead of being glued together using pre-cut pieces, the available designs for epoxy flooring are virtually limitless! Here are just three different styles that people are choosing for their homes:
- Metallic Finish – A flowing and dimensional design that resembles marble or liquid metal.
- Solid Color – A crisp white, rich black, or any other solid color in between to achieve a minimalist, modern aesthetic.
- Decorative Flake – A way to add texture and color to the floor to create a cohesive design in your home.
A big reason behind this flexibility is the professional-grade epoxy floor materials used during installation.. Unlike paints or kits sold at retail locations, these products are created using meticulous engineering and design thoughts so that a business or homeowner can specify their own colours, textures, and reflectivity; every element can perfectly match the design vision in the owner or designer’s mind(s).
Built for Real Life (Messy as It Is)
Homes get a lot of wear and tear through daily life. Homes endure things like muddy shoes, spilled drinks, and pets skidding through the house, to name a few. Every time something gets spilled onto the floor, that’s where you’ll find out just how well your floor can withstand the abuse.
Epoxy flooring, on the other hand, is designed to be tough enough for this type of use. With its non-porous surface, spills cannot soak into the surface but must remain on top. Because of that, epoxy flooring is:
- Pet Safe: Resistant to scratches from claws, difficult for pets to damage.
- Allergen Safe: No fibre to attract and retain dust, pollen, and other allergens; no grout lines to hold those particles either.
- Low Maintenance: For most people, all that should be needed to clean is a quick mop job.
A Long-Term Investment, Not a Quick Fix
Redecorating the house doesn’t come cheap, and dealing with flooring replacement every few years leaves no one happy. So although laminate and vinyl can look good initially, due to peeling, warping, and fading many times before you are ready to repeat this process, this is not the case with professionally installed epoxy which directly bonds to the concrete surface.
Unlike vinyl or laminate which can peel, warp, shift, or separate from the underlying surface, epoxy flooring is tough; it lasts a long time, will not require constant sanding, repair work or fear of coming apart.
You only have to pay once for an epoxy floor; then you’ll enjoy it for many years to come.
Are You Ready to Make the Switch?
Your flooring should represent who you are and your tastes, whether you’re looking for a clean, modern look, bold style, etc. At Elite Coatings, we use top-quality epoxy floor materials to transform dull concrete into durable, high-end decorative designs. Our highly trained staff can design your dream floor whether it’s metallic epoxy for your basement or seamless, bright, floor for the kitchen.
Contact us today to set up an appointment for a free consultation and discover the many ways residential epoxy can help you in your home’s decor!
