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How long does epoxy flooring last? Under normal conditions and use, epoxy flooring can last anywhere from 10 to 20 years. The hot and humid summers can affect the condition, especially if moisture testing has not been completed prior to installation, and possibly if water-based products are used instead of polyaspartic or polyurea products. While a garage with heavy use may see its best days left behind in the second decade of life, basements may often stay suitable for 15 or even 20 years of use.

How muh does epoxy flooring cost? Epoxy flooring may cost between $3 and $7 per sq foot depending on location. Generally, a two-car garage averages between $800 and $1,800 while a three-car garage is typically $1,200 to $2,800. A free on-site estimate will give you a more accurate price based on factors such as existing surface type, condition, present age, and materials to be used for your personalized residential or commercial design.

What can humidity do to an epoxy floor? Epoxy flooring can deteriorate because of humidity. How can this potential problem be addressed? Prior to installation, a calcium chloride or humidity measurement test should be performed. Why? If concrete has too much moisture vapor evaporating, then blisters and peeling can eventually mar the coated surface.

How long after installation does it take for an epoxy floor to be ready for traffic? Typically, after 24 hours, the surface is safe for you to walk on. For vehicles, it is recommended that customers wait three full days (72 hours) before driving a vehicle on the new epoxy surface. Then, after about 7 days, most applications will have reached a fully cured hardness.

Can epoxy be applied to an existing concrete surface that is cracked? Maybe; if smaller than one-eighth inch wide, a polyurea joint filler can be used prior to epoxy application. If cracks are larger, then a professional assessment must first be done because the concrete may still be moving or shifting. Our free, comprehensive estimate process will help us evaluate the situation; we inspect all cracks so that we can give you a fully-informed picture.

Polyaspartic or Epoxy: What’s the difference? Epoxy applications have been around for decades. They are applied in layers and cure slowly to create a smooth, hard surface. The newer application material, known as polyaspartic, has a much shorter cure time (as little as two or three hours) and is more likely to help prevent hot tire pickup. Hot tire pickup happens when hot vehicle tires transfer heat to a coated flooring and temporarily softens the surface. When the tire cools, it contracts and grips the flooring. Then, when the vehicle moves and the tire rolls away, it can maintain its grip and tear or damage the flooring. Another advantage of the polyaspartic surface is that it can better protect against UV aging and yellowing.

Will epoxy flooring withstand heavy construction equipment and big RV rigs? When giant Class A RVs and huge construction vehicles turn their wheels while sitting still, it creates a lot of friction and pressure. This action is called “tire scrub,” and it can easily scratch or ruin regular garage paint. However, epoxy is not like normal paint. The treated floor can handle the increased pressure without peeling, cracking, or wearing down. It easily resists the grinding and twisting movements of big tires. So, if the appropriate materials are professionally applied, an epoxy floor is likely to stay strong and functional for years.