What Are the Long-Term Cost Savings Associated with Epoxy Flooring?

Epoxy: The Low Maintenance Flooring Option

One of the great benefits of having epoxy flooring is the low maintenance requirements. The overall maintenance costs of floors in your home or business are important to factor in. With minimal upkeep necessary you will be spending less time cleaning spills, stains, dirt, and dust. Regular cleaning on epoxy floors is relatively easy and can be done in a short time. With epoxy floors, you won’t have to use strong, industrial cleaning chemicals or hire professional cleaners to keep your floors looking like new. By choosing epoxy flooring you’re getting the benefits of reduced costs and labor throughout years of durability.

Stain Resistant Flooring

One of the benefits of having epoxy flooring is how resistant they are to spills and stains. The epoxy floor coating is extremely smooth and makes cleaning up spills very easy. Without being porous like concrete floors, epoxy flooring is completely sealed so spills aren’t able to penetrate the top layer. Having flooring resistant to liquids and spills reduces potential cleaning fees that can pop up after accidents or short-term use. Strains on wood floors or other common materials are very difficult to get rid of and can stain your floors forever. With epoxy flooring, you simply can wipe away the chemicals or spills without stressing about stains appearing.

Cost-Effectiveness of Epoxy Flooring

Epoxy is known to be a cost-effective flooring option not only because installation costs are lower than some materials, but the long-term durability will save you money over the years. When compared to a common alternative like nicer concrete floors, epoxy flooring is significantly cheaper. Some may argue there are more cost-effective options for flooring, however after years of use the lack of durability may have you wishing you chose a long-lasting option like epoxy flooring. Save money by finding a solution that works for you long term, not something that only requires a small upfront investment. Cost-effectiveness goes beyond the initial investment and should include maintenance, product lifespan, and more.

Cost Savings: Epoxy Vs. Low-Cost Options

With any new floors you have installed it’s important to not only factor in the installation cost but also any additional long-term costs for maintenance and repairs. Rather than investing in floors that have lower installation costs, we recommend choosing floors that will provide cost savings in the long run. Low-cost options for floors in your home or garage may seem like a great deal, but you ultimately lose those benefits once the maintenance and repair costs start piling up. Concrete Flooring Solutions can provide a free estimate for epoxy flooring installation at no cost to you. Contact our offices to learn more about how an epoxy floor can provide lasting benefits for you through savings and lasting durability.

Reduced Installation Time with Epoxy Flooring

Generally speaking, the installation of epoxy flooring is much faster than wood or concrete. An epoxy floor coating can even be applied above concrete floors meaning to epoxy garage floors the homeowners don’t have to have the existing floors removed or heavily treated. While some concrete surfaces may need to be smoothed out slightly and cleaned, most concrete floors don’t require a lot of treatment before pouring the floor coatings. Filling in large cracks or chips may help with the epoxy flooring application process, but isn’t always necessary since the epoxy floor will go on smoothly. Epoxy floors can be installed in two days and only require an additional day or two for the epoxy to cure fully.

Leveling Uneven Flooring

Because epoxy flooring creates a seamless, level surface it is a great tool to use when trying to restore an older floor. While some large cracks or other damages may need to be filled before the floors can be installed, epoxy does a great job at filling in small gaps and drying completely level. Epoxy can eliminate safety concerns from floors that are older and deteriorating by turning them into a smooth surface that eliminates the danger of tripping.

Benefits of Epoxy Compared to Laminate or Vinyl Flooring

Epoxy flooring is both more durable and long-lasting when compared to vinyl or laminate. This long-term flooring solution will withstand more foot traffic, be easier to maintain, and won’t get worn in and damaged as easily. Because epoxy flooring is smooth, and is one continuous layer it doesn’t have the same cracks that other, cheaper floors have. When compared to vinyl, epoxy floors can easily be patched if the floor becomes damaged. A vinyl floor may need to be replaced in order to truly fix the floors. Even though laminate may seem like a good option for saving money up-front, a more durable, long-lasting option like epoxy flooring will be more cost-effective in the end.

Easy-to Clear Floors

With epoxy flooring not only do you get the benefit of long-term durability and the cost savings on maintenance and repairs, but they also require very little upkeep to clean. Cleaning epoxy flooring requires very little effort. Suggested cleaning products for epoxy flooring are very affordable. Cleaning up spills, stains, dirt, and dust are simple tasks. By mopping and sweeping your floors regularly, you can keep the coating on your epoxy floor looking immaculate. Because these floors are easier to clean than concrete they are great for highly trafficked areas in your home or facility. Simply sweeping up loose debris on your epoxy floor keeps it from getting worn in by dirt.

Durability of Epoxy Flooring

Epoxy flooring is known for being a very strong material that has long-term durability. One of the great benefits of having epoxy flooring is how well it holds up in highly trafficked areas. Whether you’re installing an epoxy floor in your mechanic shop or using it as garage flooring, your floors will hold up through years of wear and tear. The long-term benefits of epoxy flooring include less repairs and maintenance, and less of a chance the floors will need replacing. By purchasing a high-quality epoxy floor you’re reducing future costs and eliminating additional maintenance that will need to be done. When correctly taken care of, epoxy floors hold up to heavy traffic for years.

Commercial Use of Epoxy Floors

Because epoxy floors are so durable and stand up to heavy wear-and-tear they have become a popular option for warehouses and garages. Floor coatings like epoxy are highly resistant to many industrial chemicals, and engine fluids making it difficult to stain. Epoxy flooring also creates a barrier to block moisture from getting under the floors. Since the epoxy isn’t a porous material, water won’t soak into it at all. Spills and stains won’t be an issue if you’re wiping them up and keeping your epoxy flooring clean. Commercial spaces save money and time by choosing epoxy flooring over other options.

Keep Epoxy Floors Longer

In commercial spaces, the floors can deteriorate and need repairs within a few years, especially in garages or warehouses where chemicals are likely to be spilled. Engine fluid may seep into the pores of the flooring, and moisture buildup can cause the floors to lose some structural integrity. All of these issues will wear down the lifespan of the floors more quickly, so by choosing epoxy flooring over other alternatives you may be able to keep your floors for years more.

Installing Custom Epoxy Flooring

We are passionate about the major transformation that can occur in space when epoxy flooring is installed. With our extensive background in epoxy flooring, our team provides a high-caliber service to our clients. When epoxy flooring is installed the process is fairly quick compared to other options. Epoxy flooring has many different visual styles including colors, visual textures, designs, and more. With our in-person on-site assessment, we will walk you through the estimate to ensure you’re familiar with the costs and project plan, and we can answer any questions you may still have about your epoxy floor.

Services Provided by Concrete Flooring Solutions

CFS provides professional flooring solutions for businesses and residential properties. With an extensive background in epoxy flooring, the CFS team can tackle any epoxy or commercial project. We can transform older, worn-down surfaces into gorgeous, eye-catching flooring. With over 30 years of working in this industry, we have developed a strong professional relationship in Central Ohio.

Concrete Services

Concrete Flooring Solutions offers professional concrete solutions including repairs, resurfacings, new construction, concrete polishing, concrete sealing, and more. We are experts in the craft of epoxy flooring but have worked on concrete floors for many years. We provide concrete services for a wide range of customers from home garages to large warehouses. To learn more about services, costs, and more reach out to our offices.

Contact CFS for A Free Estimate

We are passionate about helping families and businesses bring new life to their properties. We work with clients to create the exact look they envision and execute the concrete or epoxy work at a highly technical and professional level. Contact CFS to get a free estimate for your home or business flooring renovation or repair.