EPIC Floor Coatings
Floor coating resins are tough, protective layers used in applications where heavy surface wear or corrosion is expected. These systems address both functional and aesthetic needs and requirements, often being used as a key design element in a project. If you take a closer look, you will notice that floor coatings are used or installed in virtually every structure or venue. The product selection process depends on substrate conditions, jobsite conditions, performance needs, function needs, aesthetics, and budget.
EPOXY
Epoxies at a Glance
Versatile
Moisture Resistant
Impact Resistant
No Odor Available
Chemical Resistant
Thin mil or high build
High Gloss or Low Gloss
Colored in Field or at Factory
Epoxy floor coatings consist of two parts; a resin and a hardening agent. Epoxy is formulated for the purpose of withstanding abuse and providing maximum protection to substrates. The two main types of epoxies are Thin Mil and High Build. The solids content is what distinguishes one from the other.
Thin Mil Epoxies provide protection and solid color to smooth substrates. Application thickness ranges from 4-6 mils. Thin mil products are economical and relatively easy to apply.
High Build Epoxies are characterized by their versatility, as well as greater levels of abrasion and abuse resistance. Application thickness ranges from 7-30 mils. High build epoxies have great body and can be colored, decorated with aggregates such as quartz or flake and are also available in clear. These epoxies are multi-purpose and can be used as primers, body coats and topcoats.
URETHANE
Urethane At a GlancE
Fast Cure
Provides protective topcoat layer
Flexibility, Weathering, and UV Stable
Chemical Resistant
High Gloss, Semi Gloss or Low Gloss
Colored by Pigment Packs or at Factory
Interior or Exterior
Urethane is an outstanding top coat and sealer for most kinds of epoxy coatings. These coatings provide enhanced abrasion and also protect the original coloration of the layers, beneath. These coatings are applied in a very thin layer and provide maximum protection from UV exposure. Urethane is also great in a lab or industrial setting because of high chemical resistance. Epic offers both VOC-compliant and odor-free urethanes for many applications.
Polyaspartic
Polyaspartics at a Glance
Chemical Resistant
Fast Cure Times
Abrasion Resistant
Extremely High Clarity
Color added in field
Polyaspartic resins are often used in applications where speed of installation is required. Because polyaspartic coatings are much faster curing than typical epoxies or standard polyurethanes, jobs can be completed in a matter of hours, rather than days. Polyaspartic coatings are multi-purpose and can be used as primers, body coats and topcoats. Characterized by high performance such as abrasion and chemical resistance, as well as clarity, these coatings are often used as a high performance top coat over high-build epoxy systems in a wide variety of demanding settings.
