Epoxy resin isn't just for garages, or trinkets! There's a reason why contractors can't stop talking about its strength. It's because it's really that strong! Warehouses across the country are adopting epoxy resin for their floors because it can withstand heavy machinery, it supports constant foot traffic, and it's safe and sleek. Don't miss out for your next warehouse renovation, choose epoxy resin.
Whether you go with polished concrete for a fully epoxy resin system, this guide is going to walk you through why epoxy resin is in such high demand. Our years of experience in the flooring industry here at XPS is here for you to read!
Polished Concrete & Epoxy Resin: What You Need to Know
Polished concrete involves a multi-step process that transforms rough, porous concrete surfaces into smooth, glossy floors. This starts with grinding the surface using progressively finer diamond tools to remove imperfections and create a flat base. Once the grinding process is complete, a densifier is applied, which reacts with the concrete to fill in its pores. This hardens the surface, making it more resilient and less prone to wear.
After the densifier sets, the concrete is polished using finer grits until the desired level of shine is achieved. The final result is a reflective, smooth floor that enhances the space’s visual appeal while offering enhanced durability.
A similar process takes place for a full epoxy resin system. You'll want to prepare the concrete surface, then step-by-step install each layer of the epoxy resin & cure each layer appropriately. Then, much like you would for polished concrete, you'll want to go over it with an appropriate grit to get the finish & shine that you want.
Benefits of a Polished Concrete or Epoxy Resin System for Your Warehouse
Beauty, Sleekness & Shine
Whether it's a simple shine you want or a complex design of metallic waves and streaks, you can realize your vision with resin. Polished concrete's ability to immediately enhance a simple concrete floor can't be overstated. With minimal effort and investment, you can massively improve not just the strength of your floors, but their look, too!
Strength, Resistance
When durability is a priority, polished concrete or resin are excellent choices. Concrete itself is known for its strength, but the polishing process further reinforces it, making the floor more resistant to abrasions, impacts, and heavy loads. Adding a grind and seal step with epoxy resin can further enhance the floor’s strength, providing:
- Chemical resistance
- High tensile strength
- Abrasion resistance
- Enhanced moisture and crack resistance
Safer & More Reliable Flooring
If you own an industrial warehouse meant for high-traffic, high-load work, you need to be able to depend on your floors. A safe and reliable floor is the foundation that supports your employees and your business. And it doesn't have to break your business' bank to get it done!
Epoxy resin is a great solution precisely because it can be fitted to your specifications. Do you need extra traction in your warehouse? Install an epoxy resin system with traction additives, like silica sand or vinyl flake!
Low Maintenance and Cost-Effective
Warehouse owners across the country are constantly looking out for ways to decrease maintenance costs. Well, look no further than epoxy resin! Leaving your concrete bare is leaving it exposed to the elements, exposed to cracking, peeling or complete failure. Sealing with epoxy resin is exactly how you protect your concrete from these possible damages in the long term.
Not to mention cleaning! Epoxy resin's sleek finish is perfect for your janitorial costs, because all it requires is a simple cleaning solution and a mop.
Conclusion
Bare concrete is a one-way street towards sunken costs & sunken floors without protection. So, get protected! Whether you choose a simple grind and seal or a full epoxy resin system flooring installation, you can't go wrong. And if you're a contractor looking to expand your business - get in contact with us and we'll help you plan out your roadmap to success!
Xtreme Polishing Systems (XPS) aims to be your command center for any needs concrete or epoxy. Reach out to our support team at (877) 958-5264 for any guidance on or off the job. And don't forget! Our online store is the one-stop-shop for your flooring resources, all at affordable rates.
