What is the American Epoxy System?

Picture
The American epoxy system consists of the epoxy resin and hardener.  These two components are mixed together. The chemical reaction between the resin and hardener forms a plastic material that is durable and highly resistant to wear and tear.

The epoxy system also bonds very well with the surface it is coated over, in most cases, concrete. Epoxy floors are so durable, they are often used in industrial, commercial and also residential floor areas.

There is a slight difference between an epoxy flooring and an epoxy coated floor. An epoxy flooring is 2 millimeters thick and an epoxy coated floor is less than 2 millimeters in depth. The materials used though are the same.

You can different types of epoxy flooring for less. Here are the most popular:

  • Epoxy Flake Floors

This flooring system is made up of colored flakes or chips mixed with epoxy.  This creates different colors and hues which are vibrant and seamless. The chips work to enhance the beauty of epoxy. The flakes or chips has a rather rough surface thus it provides the epoxy flooring with an anti-slip feature.

Flakes or chips are available in various colors, textures and styles. You can have them mixed based on your desired combination.

  • Epoxy Mortar Floors

This is the strongest and toughest available epoxy floor system. It is a mixture of 100% solid epoxy and quartz or graded sand. This flooring type is chemical and impact resistant. It is also ideal for the repair of old floors.

  • Self-Leveling Epoxy Floors

This type of epoxy system is applied over damages, cracked, old or even new concrete floors. It creates a smooth and durable floor that requires minimal maintenance. This epoxy flooring system is also available in various colors. The different colors can be used to come up with decorative designs or floor signage.

  • Quartz-filled Epoxy Floors

This type of flooring system is a mixture of high-performing polymer resin and any color of quartz grain. When applied, the result is a floor that is decorative, slip resistant, multi-functional and extremely durable.

The American epoxy system is a unique flooring system that combines practicality and flexibility. Whether you need beautiful flooring for a hotel lobby or a smooth garage floor, there is an ideal epoxy system.


Find out more about epoxy flooring from our website.