Warehouse & Factory Epoxy Flooring Melbourne

The main benefits of epoxy lie in its durability, cost-effectiveness, safety applications, and chemical-resistant properties. Epoxy is also resistant to corrosive chemicals, acids, fats, sugars, dust, stains and more, making it perfect for industrial spaces.

Durability: Through a process known as curing, epoxy’s chemical structure hardens, making it incredibly durable, allowing it to handle heavy machinery, forklifts, and constant foot traffic without cracking or chipping. 

Chemical Resistance: As a plastic resin, epoxy resists damage from chemicals, oils, and solvents, making it ideal for industrial spaces. 

Safety: Anti-slip coatings can be added to enhance safety in wet or high-traffic areas. Combined with lines for visibility and bright colours, you can create a floor that’s safe in any situation. 

Cost-Effectiveness: Epoxy’s long lifespan and low maintenance costs make it a budget-friendly option for industrial settings. Epoxy flooring is simple to clean and really only needs major maintenance every 10-20 years, depending on wear and tear.

Epoxy flooring is perfect for high-traffic areas. Its tough, abrasion-resistant surface can endure the constant movement of forklifts, vehicles, and workers without showing signs of wear. Additionally, its non-porous nature prevents damage from spilt liquids or debris, which are common in high-traffic environments. You can even reduce slipping by adding an anti-slip coating to the floor, making it a good option for use in commercial kitchens, supermarkets, warehouses and factories.

Epoxy flooring installation is fairly straightforward when installed by trained professionals; however, there is a comprehensive process involved to ensure durability and longevity. Here’s how we do it at Safecoat:

Choose The Right Epoxy for The Job: Our epoxy flooring experts assess your site and choose the right epoxy for the job based on your needs. 

Surface Preparation: We clean, repair, and degrease the existing concrete surface. This can involve grinding back the concrete, an acid wash, or similar treatment to ensure the epoxy bonds to the concrete correctly. 

Priming: A primer is applied to improve adhesion between the epoxy coating and the concrete. 

Application of Epoxy: Multiple layers of epoxy resin are applied, with options for different finishes, such as anti-slip or decorative designs. 

Curing: We combine chemicals that create a thermal reaction to cure the epoxy, which usually takes around 24 hours. While it will be dry after that, epoxy can take up to 2 weeks to fully cure, depending on the thickness.

Final Coat and Finish: Depending on the job, we may apply a topcoat or second coat of epoxy resin for additional durability and resistance to wear and tear. We can also apply a non-slip coating within this stage.

Absolutely! An epoxy floor will stand up to all types of rough treatment. Epoxy flooring is highly resistant to most industrial chemicals, oils, and solvents, ensuring spills do not cause permanent damage. Its compressive strength also allows it to handle the weight and impact of heavy machinery, making it an ideal choice for manufacturing plants, automotive workshops, and chemical processing facilities.

Yes, epoxy flooring can be installed on old or damaged concrete, provided the surface is prepared properly. Of course, if the old concrete has deep cracks or pits, these must be repaired before applying epoxy. This to make sure the epoxy bonds to the concrete correctly and lasts as long as possible. 

The repair process involves filling any major cracks and then grinding the concrete back to a smooth, level finish. Once prepped, the epoxy will bond to the concrete properly, creating a seamless surface that will keep moisture out and prevent damage.