Definition of Epoxy Flooring

Epoxy flooring may not be something that you’ve heard of before but in its simplest
definition, it is a flooring surface that is made up of multiple layers of epoxy that is
applied to the floor to a depth of at least two millimeters. The difference between an
epoxy floor and an epoxy floor coating lies in the depth of the epoxy. As stated, an
epoxy floor must be at least two millimeters thick. Any epoxy floor that is less than two
millimeters thick is best referred to as an epoxy floor coating.

You might also be wondering exactly what epoxy is. Epoxy in this case refers to a
system that is made up of two main components – resins and hardeners. The resin and
hardener is mixed together where they chemically react to form a rigid plastic material
that is strong, resistant to degradation and that bonds extremely well to its substrate.
Epoxy floors are so strong that they can be used in even the most demanding of
industrial environments.
 Types of Epoxy Flooring

There are several different types of epoxy flooring that you can choose from. These include:

•Self dispersing epoxy floors – this is a very strong floor and thus is used in areas of high
traffic and heavy use.

•Self dispersing epoxy floors with quartz sand – same as a self dispersing epoxy floor but
with excellent anti slip properties.

•Self levelling epoxy floors – these floors are easy to clean and look after and they are very
popular for use in kitchens, dining rooms, and so on.
• Mortar epoxy floors – this is the strongest of all epoxy floors available. They are also good for
repairing cracks before laying another type of epoxy floor.

• Gravelled epoxy floors – this the most decorative of all epoxy floors but it is also the most
complicated floor to lay. These floors have good anti slip qualities.

• Epoxy terrazzo floors – these are also very decorative epoxy floors and they are mainly used in large
spaces.

• Epoxy antistatic floors – these are used in sensitive areas where there should be no static present in
the environment at all.

• Epoxy flaked floors – these floors are epoxy based but they actually have colored chips or flakes laid
within the floors for decoration. The flakes also provide a slightly rough surface that provides good
anti slip qualities. The flakes come in different colors and can be mixed in the combination of your
choice.
DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF
EPOXY FLOORING
1. Self dispersing epoxy floors
2. Self dispersing epoxy floors with
quartz sand
3. Self levelling epoxy floors
4. Mortar epoxy floors
5. Gravelled epoxy floors
6. Epoxy terrazzo floors
7. Epoxy antistatic floors
8. Epoxy flaked floors
 • Self dispersing epoxy floors - high traffic areas &
heavy use – car parking ,warehouses etc.

• Cost effective system for large area.

• 2 component system, recommended

for concrete base.

• Approximate cost per sqm - AED

5.00 - 8.00/SQM
 Self dispersing epoxy floors with quartz sand or aggregate -
Ramps & turning circles Driveways Parking bays

• Approximate cost per

sqm - AED 12.00 -
20.00/SQM

• Protects the concrete

floor of the workshop that
is subjected to heavy
vehicular traffic, ensuring
longevity and full
protection.
 Self levelling epoxy floors

Approximate cost per sqm = AED

9/10
 Mortar epoxy floors - A heavy-duty epoxy resurfacer
that economically repairs cracked, spalled and pitted
concrete floors.
• 3 component, trowel applied
epoxy floor screed that
produces an extremely
dense, durable, abrasion and
chemically resistant floor.
• Uses in heavy engineering
plants, workshops etc.
Gravelled epoxy floors – natural stone
flooring
 Epoxy terrazzo floors
• Approximate costing AED 600/sqm.
• Special decorative flooring.
• Non-cost effective solution.
• Epo Terrazzo is a cast-on site process in which
complicated designs are drawn using divider strips.
Once the divider strips are fixed firmly to the
substrate the mould and substrate are primed.
Resin mortar system is then mixed in the ratio and
color as selected to achieve the required texture
and color. Epo Terrazzo gives a wide range of color
and texture possibilities so as to from the required
appearance. Once the cast area is cured for 24
hours the surface is ground to display the natural
look of Terrazzo and sealer is applied to give a long
lasting life and finish.
• Final finish is in two different forms: Matt or Glossy.
Epoxy antistatic floors