Are you thinking about using epoxy floors in your garage?
Before you commit to using this material, there are some important disadvantages of epoxy flooring to consider. An epoxy seal may seem like a cost-effective and durable option, but epoxy flooring scratches easily and it is hard to maintain.
Keep reading to find out why you might want to consider a different material instead.
1. Strong Smells
From the second you install epoxy flooring for residential use, you will notice a powerful chemical smell. These fumes might smell similar to ammonia, and they are very toxic.
While fully cured epoxy floors pose no serious health threat, you should never attempt to sand them down or remove the flooring on your own. Removal must always be done by a professional, so you don’t inhale the chemicals in the epoxy floors.
2. Cracks and Damage
Epoxy floors aren’t as durable as you might think. Epoxy will chip and crack, especially in high-traffic areas. This factor is important to consider if you use your garage as a workspace, or people often walk through the garage.
Another disadvantage is that cracks and chips in epoxy floors are expensive to repair and need to be done by a professional team, so you don’t put your health at risk.
3. Difficult to Maintain
Epoxy is a seal that’s placed over existing floor material, such as concrete. Because it is just a seal, that means you will have to call in professionals to reapply a fresh coat of epoxy occasionally.
You also have to pay attention when cleaning an epoxy floor. Properly maintaining an epoxy floor requires a special cleaning process and chemicals that will incur additional costs for homeowners who choose this material.
4. Cold on Your Feet
Epoxy floors are extremely cold on your feet. This detail is something many people might not think about, but it’s another important factor to consider if you’ll be spending a lot of time in your garage or want to make it an additional living space.
Epoxy floors will be even colder if your garage is not climate controlled, and you live in a climate that gets extremely cold in the winter.
5. Slippery When Wet
An epoxy seal will be extremely slippery when it’s wet. If you plan to do work on your car in a garage with an epoxy floor, make sure you clean up all oil and water spills right away. You should also be careful walking into the garage if it is raining or there is snow on the ground.
Slippery epoxy floors will be hazardous if you often have children or older people prone to injuries in your garage.
Avoid the Disadvantages of Epoxy Flooring
Your garage is much more than just a space to park your car. You need flooring that will allow you to use your garage for anything and a material that is durable, safe, and comfortable on your feet.
Garage Force’s floor coating is the perfect solution for homeowners who want all the benefits but none of the disadvantages of epoxy flooring.
Learn more about what makes our polyurea coating special here, or contact us today to schedule an appointment and make the most out of your garage space.