Epoxy Floors
#1 Epoxy Floors in TN
Epoxy Floors
Epoxy floors are growing increasingly more popular due to their aesthetic appeal and how durable they can be, if installed properly. Epoxy floors are also quite easy to clean, which makes them all the more appealing for those looking to install floor coatings.
Epoxy floors are similar to polyurea and polyaspartic floor coatings, though they don’t last as long, and have several conditions that you should be aware of before deciding on epoxy floors.
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What is epoxy?
Epoxy is a chemical product that can produce strong primers, adhesives, and floor coatings. Epoxy floors are great for both commercial and residential applications, providing an aesthetically appealing floor that can be customized in color and design. Epoxy floors can look like marble and can have metallic, solid, and chip flakes, making them one of the most customizable floor coating options. They create a smooth surface and can be quite durable.
What You Should Know About Epoxy Floors
While epoxy flooring can be very attractive, they’re not a good option for floors that are exposed to sunlight. This is because epoxy isn’t a UV resistant material, so if your epoxy floor has a lot of sun exposure, the tans can turn yellow and the grays green. It’s best to install epoxy floors in places that receive less sunlight, to ensure they maintain their beauty.
Epoxy floors don’t hold up well when they are applied to a sealed or polished concrete surface. It bonds well to fully cured and properly prepared concrete surfaces, though, which means that the concrete must be cleaned, acid etched, and/or ground. It can take 30 days for concrete to cure, and epoxy tacks on another 5-8 days to your floor process, while other floor coatings can be done within a day.
In addition to taking longer to apply than other floor coatings, epoxy also releases strong fumes, which means that proper equipment and ventilation is essential when applying this floor coating. It also needs to be sanded and recoated every 5-8 years, due to the fact that epoxy does not last as long as other floor coatings.
Epoxy is very smooth, which gives it a high gloss finish, but this also means that it can be more slippery than other surfaces. Epoxy flooring can be excellent for indoor applications, but if you wish to install them on spaces that get driven on or must withstand high impact, such as garage floors, you should consider opting for another type of floor coating instead.
Pros Of Epoxy Floors
Epoxy floor coatings have several benefits that make people lean towards this option for their floors. Some of the benefits of epoxy floors are:
- Durable
- Easy to clean
- High gloss surfaces
- Variety of finishes
- Can be used for indoor commercial and residential applications
- Less expensive than other floor coatings
- If Installed by professionals, it can protect from cracking and dirt
Cons Of Epoxy Floors
However, there’s a multitude of reasons why people are cautious about epoxy floors. Some of the disadvantages to epoxy flooring are:
- Vulnerable to chipping, cracking, peeling, and abrasion
- Time consuming installation
- Precision installation is a necessity
- Potential curing complications
- Strong odors or VOC’s
- Less cost-effective in the long term
- Easily scratched
- Slick
- Not UV resistant; yellows over time
- Vulnerable to hot tire pickup
- Lower strength than other floor coatings
- Indoor only application
How Does Polyaspartic Compare to Epoxy?
Though floor coatings all share similar characteristics, they are not created equal. Polyaspartic floor coatings and epoxy floors both are beautiful, durable, and can offer protection, but they have a number of marked differences. Epoxy is a very sturdy product, making it great for indoor floors, but polyaspartic is a more flexible option, making them more resistant to chipping, cracking, peeling, and abrasion.
Polyaspartic floors are strong, UV resistant, and can be used both indoors and outdoors. They’re quick to install, being done within a day, and have virtually no odor. Polyaspartic floor coatings are more expensive upfront than epoxy, which is why people tend to opt for epoxy instead, even though epoxy is more expensive in the long run.
To learn more about epoxy flooring and other floor coating options, please contact our experts at My Garage Floor Guys. We want to make sure that your floors are beautiful and last a long time.
Why we are different
We offer the highest quality EPOXY garage
floor coating in Franklin TN
Lifetime Warranty
Our lifetime warranty is backed by our company. That means if something goes wrong, you contact us and we fix it. Most companies have a manufacturer backed warranty, meaning if something goes wrong they will give you contact info for the manufacturer and let you fight for your claim.
Done in one day
Our product is done and ready to use is one day. For most jobs, we start in the morning and finish by dinner! You are able to walk on your floor in 1 hour, move light items back in 4 hours, and put the cars back in 24 hours. With other products you may get stuck with a 4 day installation process.
4X The Strength
Our product is 4-times stronger than the traditional epoxy and DIY solutions. This is why we are able to confidently offer an unmatched warranty. With us you will never have to worry about cracking, peeling, or other common floor coating problems.
Top Notch Service
Your experience is our highest priority. We promise to always clearly communicate from the day you get a quote until the job is complete. Our equipment is always connected to HEPA filter vacuums to ensure no dust is left behind and your garage is cleaner when we leave than when we started. Don’t believe us? Check our reviews!
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Working With Us is Easy As 1-2-3
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get a quote
Fill out our quote form or call us to setup a consultation. During our NO HASSLE consultation we will inspect your garage floor, provide recommendations, discuss your options, and give you a price for your project. We WON’T give you a high pressure sales pitch.
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pick a day
Once you have decided to transform your garage floor, we will provide you with a list of days to choose from. If you need a quick turnaround, we can often schedule your job within 2-3 weeks of your consultation.
Garage Floor Coating FAQ
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How Long Does The Process Take?
Our epoxy garage floor installation usually takes 1 full day, although some make take longer. Garages larger than 3 cars or that require a moisture barrier could take up to 2 days.
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What benefits do garage floor coatings offer?
Epoxy garage floor coatings provide benefits like increased durability, resistance to chemicals and stains, easy maintenance, enhanced appearance, and better light reflection.
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Can I customize the look of my garage floor coating?
Yes, you can choose from various colors, finishes, and even add decorative elements like flakes or metallic pigments for a personalized touch.
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Is garage floor coating resistant to chemicals and oil stains?
Yes, epoxy garage floor coatings are generally resistant to chemicals and oil stains, simplifying cleaning.
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Can I repair a damaged garage floor coating?
Minor damages like scratches can often be repaired by applying an additional coat. Major damage might necessitate more involved repairs.
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Does The Process Create A Lot Of Dust?
No, all of our tools are connected to industrial vacuums that have HEPA filters. This means we are sucking up all the dust and debris as we work, leaving your garage as clean or cleaner than when we started. We know you hired us to make your garage amazing, not dirty.
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Will You Empty My Garage For Me?
We require that your garage is empty on the day of your appointment. If you need help with a specific item please let us know, as we may be able to help. Movers have also helped some ofour customers.
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What Should I Do With My Stuff?
We require that your garage is empty on the day of your appointment. Our customers generally put their stuff in their yard or driveway for 1 night. If that isn’t an option, you could rent a trailer or a pod for a day or 2 so you can move you stuff into a secure space. Depending on the day of your job, we may have a trailer available for you.
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How Long Do I Have To Stay Off The Floor?What benefits do garage floor coatings offer?
The floor will be ready to walk on in 4 hours but we suggest not moving any heavy items onto your floor (refrigerators, cars, etc.) for 24 hours.
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What Type Of Warranty Do You Offer?Can I customize the look of my garage floor coating?
We offer a lifetime warranty backed by us. If anything goes wrong, we will fix it (see warranty sheet for details). Other companies’ warranties may be backed by the manufacturer, which can make it really difficult to make a claim.
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What If My Garage Floor Has Damaged Or Has Cracks In It?
We can resolve most chips, cracks and areas that may need leveling. We use a concrete mender that bonds to the cement and is five times stronger than concrete. It is very unlikely that a mended crack will crack again or disturb the finished coating.
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Can You Do Areas Besides Garage Floors?
Yes, we can do concrete just about anywhere, including outside. If you have a unique project like a basement, pool deck, restaurant, porch, or something else, we can likely help you. Our product is UV stable, which means it won’t fade or discolor over time, like some other products on the market.
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How Does Your Product Compare To Other Products?
That is up to you depending on the results you desire, how long you would like the product to last, and the amount of money you want to spend. Painting your floor may be cheap ($1.75/sq-ft), but the surface can easily chip and fade soon after it is applied. An epoxy floor coating is more expensive than painting ($3-$7/sq-ft), but is more durable. However, epoxy is likely to fade, discolor, turn yellow, and even crack since epoxy is not flexible. Epoxy floors can take up to four days to install and seven days to fully cure before you can drive or put heavy equipment back on it. Epoxy also releases a significant amount of VOCs.
Our Method: Poly-aspartic coating, is a “newer technology”. When using this method, you get unmatched strength and durability, as well as virtually no VOCs. Our coatings are generally in the same price range as epoxy floor coatings but are much more flexible than epoxy and 100% UV resistant – less likely to fade or yellow in direct sunlight. Our product is also more resistant to
most types of chemicals which makes it a great solution for garages, commercial floors, and industrial applications. Hospitals love us because our coatings are 100% anti-microbial and 100% anti-bacterial resistant. Our coatings can be walked on in 4 hours and driven on as soon as 24 hours after installation. -
Will My Floor Be Slippery?
Whether wet or dry, our epoxy garage floor coatings are slip-resistant and ideal for indoor (like workspaces) or outdoor (like patios and pools) scenarios. Although they look beautiful and shiny, the floors have a slight orange-peel texture that makes for a great gripping surface.
Our Service Areas
Davidson County
- Belle Meade
- Berry Hill
- Forest Hills
- Nashville
- Oak Hill
Maury County
- Columbia
- Mount Pleasant
- Spring Hill
Williamson County
- Arrington
- Brentwood
- College Grove
- Fairview
- Franklin
- Nolensville
- Thompson's Station
