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Epoxy Paint Can Handle Heavy Traffic
- By Richard Helps
- Published 03/11/2010
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Epoxy Paint Can Handle Heavy Traffic
Painting a commercial property or warehouse is a major endeavor that you do not want to have to repeat any time soon. Choosing the right paint for the project is critical to making sure that the surface can hold up to the heavy traffic that comes through the door. Many organizations are turning to epoxy paint for commercial uses. The paint will bond well to most surfaces and will harden for a very tough protective coating.
Epoxy is defined by Webster’s’ as a “liquid-like plastic with an added catalyst that causes a chemical reaction which allows it to dry to a hard finish.” Epoxy paint is sold in two separate containers which are mixed together at the time that you are ready to apply it to the surface that is to be painted. It must be applied quickly before it starts to harden. Epoxy paint is an oil based paint which will require paint thinner to clean up. The most common use for epoxy paint is on industrial floors and garages. You will find that it bonds incredibly well to the surface and leaves a very tough finish that can be scrubbed and still look good. One problem with epoxy paint is that it tends to yellow if it is continually exposed to the sun.
Epoxy paint should be applied by a professional painter because it can be very difficult for an amateur to work with. It is extremely well suited for areas which will get wet because it holds up well to water after
it is allowed to dry. This type of paint is used for many marine purposes and in certain circumstances can even be applied under water. The bottom of many boats is painted with an epoxy that includes Teflon.
One drawback to the epoxy paints is the price. It can sell for as much as $100 a gallon which is another reason you want to hire a professional for your job because you don't want to waste the product. Because it holds up well to water it is an excellent choice for bathrooms or commercial kitchens. The paint is so tough it is even used on appliances to dramatically change the appearance of a kitchen.
Sherwin Williams makes a Pro Industrial High Performance Epoxy paint that is perfect for use in commercial buildings and industrial sites. It comes highly recommended for cafeterias and laboratories where abrasion resistance is critical. The company says "its low odor, low VOC qualities make it an ideal paint for architectural applications and maintenance environments."
For stairs made out of concrete and wood on commercial and residential applications, using epoxy mixed with sand or small plastic granules will give you a rock hard anti skid finish for those really wet, snowy, icy days. Even though this product is tough and durable this process will have to be done every couple of years as the sand and plastic starts to get knocked off. This process is a must for stairs where the public is walking up and down, such as schools and outdoor stadiums. Not only it will prevent an accident from happening, but a law suit as well.
Painting a commercial property or warehouse is a major endeavor that you do not want to have to repeat any time soon. Choosing the right paint for the project is critical to making sure that the surface can hold up to the heavy traffic that comes through the door. Many organizations are turning to epoxy paint for commercial uses. The paint will bond well to most surfaces and will harden for a very tough protective coating.
Epoxy is defined by Webster’s’ as a “liquid-like plastic with an added catalyst that causes a chemical reaction which allows it to dry to a hard finish.” Epoxy paint is sold in two separate containers which are mixed together at the time that you are ready to apply it to the surface that is to be painted. It must be applied quickly before it starts to harden. Epoxy paint is an oil based paint which will require paint thinner to clean up. The most common use for epoxy paint is on industrial floors and garages. You will find that it bonds incredibly well to the surface and leaves a very tough finish that can be scrubbed and still look good. One problem with epoxy paint is that it tends to yellow if it is continually exposed to the sun.
Epoxy paint should be applied by a professional painter because it can be very difficult for an amateur to work with. It is extremely well suited for areas which will get wet because it holds up well to water after
One drawback to the epoxy paints is the price. It can sell for as much as $100 a gallon which is another reason you want to hire a professional for your job because you don't want to waste the product. Because it holds up well to water it is an excellent choice for bathrooms or commercial kitchens. The paint is so tough it is even used on appliances to dramatically change the appearance of a kitchen.
Sherwin Williams makes a Pro Industrial High Performance Epoxy paint that is perfect for use in commercial buildings and industrial sites. It comes highly recommended for cafeterias and laboratories where abrasion resistance is critical. The company says "its low odor, low VOC qualities make it an ideal paint for architectural applications and maintenance environments."
For stairs made out of concrete and wood on commercial and residential applications, using epoxy mixed with sand or small plastic granules will give you a rock hard anti skid finish for those really wet, snowy, icy days. Even though this product is tough and durable this process will have to be done every couple of years as the sand and plastic starts to get knocked off. This process is a must for stairs where the public is walking up and down, such as schools and outdoor stadiums. Not only it will prevent an accident from happening, but a law suit as well.
Richard Helps
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