When considering whether epoxy flooring is right for your home improvement plan, you may not be looking at the big picture when comparing its cost to that of its competitors. Home owners often like the idea of an epoxy floor, but are put off by the price when comparing it to regular concrete paints, tiles, or simply leaving the surface “as is.” However, when evaluating what epoxy floors can do for your home’s aesthetic appeal, protection, and long-term resale value, epoxy comes out the clear winner, offering exceptional returns on your initial investment.

Strength: In areas that experience regular wear and tear and daily foot traffic, like kitchens, pathways, and washrooms, as well as workspaces like garages and basements, an epoxy floor offers unparalleled strength and durability, including resistance to household chemicals, spills, stains, and scratches. They are easy to clean and maintain, and can be applied to protect floors throughout the house against cracking, staining, and erosion.

Long lasting: When using a high quality coating and taking the basic steps to maintain your new epoxy floor, they can last several decades without replacement, or even touch-ups. In comparison, vinyl tiles and plain concrete paint often must be replaced after 10 years, and neither option offers protection to the underlying surface from water damage which means expensive repairs before a new flooring can be put down on top of the price of the replacement floor. If properly applied and cared for, epoxy floors have reportedly lasted more than 50 years in some households!

Designer: In addition, with the advancements in application and color options, epoxy flooring choices now come in a wide array of colors and finishes, imitating marble, granite, and stonework, along with traditional monochromatic schemes, and flecked design options. Before looking into other options, check and see what kind of effects you can achieve with an epoxy floor, and you may be surprised at how advanced and versatile these floorings have become.