Epoxy Flooring for Schools
Classrooms see a lot of action to put it mildly, and there are certain precautions you will want to take in order to ensure that the floor does not get damaged and while there are plenty of things for you to consider in this vein, today we are going to be talking about epoxy coating the floor. Now if you were to look at most school classroom floors from the mid-50’s and through the early 90’s, there is a good chance that you would find them to be covered with vinyl flooring.
This works up to a point so long as the tile is kept in good condition but let’s be perfectly honest here: there are quite a few disadvantages of vinyl plank flooring and it’s a classroom — when it comes right down to it, you’re not going to be able to keep it in good condition. There are too many things to take into account and far too many uses for garage epoxy flooring.
Why you Need High Perfomance Epoxy for your Classroom
Your classroom is going to need a coat of super durable epoxy paint for a few reasons. First of all, a classroom is an extremely high traffic area. Secondly, a lot of ‘things’ happen, to put it mildly. For example, items are dropped, desks are dragged, and all manner of other things happen. As they say, kids will be kids, and in any pre-college classroom, you’re going to need a floor that can stand up to the abuse.
In addition to outright trauma you’re going to find that the floor can become easily stained and scuff marks are very common with children. If you want children to learn, it is a great idea to let them play and learn at the same time by watching Youtube videos, children love to Pretend Play in the classroom. What you need to do is make sure you are able to clean up the floor and most importantly, that it doesn’t break under pressure. In older schools you’re going to see vinyl flooring that has broken, chipped, or are completely displaced, and that’s not something you want to see in a classroom with children! Epoxy flooring is cost effective and has many benefits that you might not have discovered yet. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits and the reasons for an immediate installation.
Protect your Classroom Floor
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The first thing that you need to know about vinyl tile is that while the tiles themselves are pretty sturdy and impervious to damage, you’re going to find that the cracks in between them can cause a serious problem. Even spilled water can creep into those cracks and dislodge the tile, ultimately causing it to crack. They also need constant maintenance. Now if you take floor epoxy, it actually seals, completely, so that you won’t have to worry about it cracking, swelling, or taking on an unsightly appearance at any point in time. If you’ve ever seen old vinyl tiles, then you know how valuable it can be to have a solid, sealed floor to enjoy for many years to come. Some flooring tiles can contain asbestos which is a real health hazard, especially in classrooms. Our Epoxy Coat All System allows you to epoxy paint right over these asbestos tiles, which will completely encapsulate them. If your tiles are not asbestos we recommend that you remove the tiles and contact a company that offers asbestos testing services. It’s better to be safe than sorry after all!
Epoxy paint can be installed in many different colors and if you want to add a bit of flavor to that installation, why not consider adding some color paint chips to your floor epoxy with a military grade clear top coat to make it last a lot longer? There are endless possibilities with an epoxy floor, and it won’t be too long before you want to use epoxy in every single one of your rooms. You can trust us when we say it’s a big improvement over the other types of flooring that you might choose to utilize. That being said, it’s time to stop relying on unreliable flooring solutions, and time to start looking into the floor epoxy as a cost effective alternative. We might be slightly more expensive than the big box stores, but our product lasts a lot longer and it is definitely more reliable at the end of the day. You can be rest assured that no matter how much money you sink into your epoxy flooring renovation, you’re going to find that cost is returned to you tenfold over the next few years. Take a look at our floor epoxy systems for sale and bring your classroom to the next level.
