Understanding The Benefits Of Metallic Epoxy

You may have looked out for many options when designing a floor. You will certainly find many distinguished designs on that front. But the most common and popular choice of them all is the metallic epoxy finishing. This floor finish with metallic epoxy is extremely functional and adds a 'wow' factor to the furnishing. You may experience the same during the coatings too.

However, it is important to know the benefits of such finishing material before making a decision. Therefore, we have brought to you the ultimate guide to understanding the epoxy coating, and its benefits. But before we dive into this, let us first understand the epoxy coating.

Metallic Epoxy – A Brief Overview

A metallic epoxy is a form of solid epoxy that consists of metal particles. The metal particles add glitter to the epoxy. After applying the epoxy, the floor imparts an eye-catching effect through the reflective furnishing. The floor looks like emitting fancy light with a 3D effect.

These epoxy coatings are very much used in furnishing the floors. You may find the use of epoxy in the lobby area of hotels and big corporates. 

Metallic Epoxy

Choosing The Ingredients:

However, you must know that you can choose the basic ingredients smartly. So, you can select the color, shine, and metallic amount in the epoxy that will match the surrounding area. You must also know that the variation in these amounts leads to different textures and views of the epoxy.

• If you want a clear or silvery look on your floor, you can select bright colors. Dull colors don’t give out the shine needed for the metallic epoxy finesse. You can select colors separately and the contractor will mix them with the regular epoxy before applying.
• The amount of metallic component determines the appearance of the epoxy. You can use less in amount for a shimmery look. However, for a dramatic look, you can use more.
• The effects of the epoxy such as the 3D or matte depending on the stroke of application. You can connect with your contractor to establish the appearance. Remember, only a skilled and experienced contractor can do the strokes correctly and gives the perfect 3D look. And don't forget to be more creative with the epoxy.

Pros List:

Though the benefits of epoxy exceed the limitations, it is worthy to know them all. It will help you make a sound decision based on your floor furnishing requirement. Let us look down the list of pros of having metal-epoxy coated flooring.

• Make your space prominent – The first and foremost requirement for the epoxy coating is to enhance the store environment. This flooring is very popular among retail stores, showrooms, and malls.

• Easy to clean and hygienic – Since the epoxy coating can be used in a single stroke, one can avoid seams. The seams harbor microbial life that may infest infection and diseases. Also, the seamless surface helps in easy cleaning.

• Durable - If you take good care of the epoxy coating, the finesse can last up to 20 years. That is one of the greatest benefits of having an epoxy-coated floor.

• Cost-effective maintenance – As the floor is easy to maintain and durable the cost for cleaning and reconstructing is less here.

• Fantastic look – We all want our homes or stores to look great. And metallic flooring is the way that gives you the fantastic eye-catchy look of the floor.

Conclusion:

Having said that, you can understand now that the metallic epoxy coating is worth your investment you might be thinking to restore a floor like this. On one side you will have a durable and hygienic floor. Upon proper maintenance, you can also have this marbled dazzling floor for 20 years.