Making the Most of Epoxy Coatings

Match the epoxy coatings products to the use
By Marjorie Gilbert Epoxy coatings have come a long way. They range from clear epoxy coatings to industrial epoxy floor coatings that are so tough they can protect the floors of airplane hangers. The range of epoxy coating products is truly broad, and can suit various applications. No matter your business needs, there is an epoxy coating that suits your needs.

Making the most of epoxy coatings is important, for not all epoxy coatings can be for the same applications. Choosing the right epoxy coating for the job will help ensure a long-lasting product requiring little to no maintenance. Browse through the information below to find information that should help your company choose the best epoxy finish.

1. Seal surfaces with epoxy enamel for an extra layer of protection.

2. Let epoxy floor paint cover and protect your floor, especially in high traffic areas.

3. Rely on industrial epoxy floor coatings for heavy-duty protection in industrial locations.

Protect and seal with epoxy enamel

Enamel produces a shiny, glossy, decorative topcoat. This applies to epoxy as well, which can indeed have a glossy, yet hard, finish. Examples of epoxy enamel are "high solids" epoxy, which have a ceramic-like surface designed to use with concrete, masonry, plaster, wood and more. It's fast drying, protects against corrosion, resists chemicals and is easy to clean.
Try:  PCRC explains the difference between epoxy and enamel so you pick the best finish for your job. If you decide on epoxy enamel, choose from products made by Epoxy Systems and Metalcrete Industries.

Use epoxy floor paint to protect the floor surface

Epoxy floor paint works well to protect floors that get pretty high traffic. It also resists abrasion. The epoxy paint can contain coloring, though clear epoxy coatings are in this category, and are equally abrasion resistant.
Try:  Dur-A-Flex and Garon Products are two of the many manufacturers of epoxy paint.

Rely on industrial epoxy coatings for industrial protection

Industrial epoxy paint lives up to its name; it is truly industrial strength. The heavy-duty, epoxy seal will protect the floor of an airplane hanger. These seamless epoxy coatings can also withstand the onslaught of chemical spills and freezing temperatures while being easy to clean. They are perfect for hospitals or high traffic areas that require easy cleaning and protection.
Try:  US Industrial Coatings and Euclid Chemicals are two manufacturers of these industrial epoxy coatings. The Importance Of Industrial Protective Coatings is a good article that explores the benefits of industrial epoxy coatings.

• Contact an epoxy manufacturer for more information as well as literature regarding products.