The Best Alternative To Epoxy Resin

Interlocking Floor Tiles - Better Industrial Flooring For Heavy Traffic?

There are pros & cons for epoxy flooring & interlocking floor tiles. We’ve worked with enough clients to understand that one may work better than the other, and sometimes the alternative of what we offer may suit your needs more. That’s why we feel it is important to highlight the pros and cons of opting for epoxy.

Epoxy installation = downtime

Epoxy Resin can take a long time to cure, sometimes up to 6 weeks, meaning cracks or imperfections can appear if not cared for during that initial stage. Interlocking floor tiles are easy to install. They typically need 24 hours to acclimatise, require minimal subfloor preparation and can even be installed over damp and uneven subfloors. The interlocking floor tiles don’t require any settling time, so work can resume as soon as installation is complete.

The hidden cost of heating during installation

Epoxy floors also can’t be installed in cold temperatures, so heating systems would be required to heat the room and the floor to room temperature level. Moisture levels can affect the durability of epoxy floors because it doesn’t breathe once it is cured. Any moisture trapped beneath can evaporate, leading to bubbling or cracking and, eventually, requiring repair. Whereas interlocking floor tiles are highly durable and hardwearing, they come with an almost lifetime warranty against wear.

Added cost of help

Experience is also needed when installing epoxy flooring solutions, as time spent mixing and pouring the solution is essential, especially if you’re looking for a high-gloss finish, as any mistakes aren’t easily rectified. Conversely, interlocking floor tiles require no experience to install; it’s a straightforward process if you have the right tools and common sense!