Polished Concrete VS Epoxy Flooring: Which Is Better?

Polished Concrete VS Epoxy Flooring: Which Is Better?

Polished Concrete VS Epoxy Flooring: Which Is Better?

It may take some time and research to find the best flooring for your commercial space. When it comes to commercial flooring, there are a variety of options to choose from, ranging from polished concrete to rubber flooring. However, there are several factors to consider, such as budget, durability, and maintenance.

Both epoxy flooring and polished concrete are popular, each with its own set of benefits. Most business owners get stuck at this point, unable to decide on the type of flooring to use. To assist you, we’ve compared the benefits and drawbacks of polished concrete flooring and epoxy flooring.

Polished Concrete: An Affordable Choice

Polished concrete flooring is a cost-effective and popular option for commercial buildings on the Gold Coast. Since they are designed to enhance the appearance of the floors, they are highly preferred in both commercial and residential spaces. They are available in a variety of finishes, including traditional sand, stone, pebble, smooth marble, travertine, and textured concrete.

Polished concrete flooring is extremely easy to maintain due to its stain and scratch resistance. Most polished floors feature a polymeric finish, interlocking elements, and technology for handling extreme temperatures and pressures, among other features. Polished concrete flooring is an affordable option since it’s cheaper than epoxy flooring.

Installing polished concrete flooring does not require a great deal of time, money, or effort. By hiring polished concrete experts in Gold Coast, you can rest assured that your floor will have a shiny finish. You can select the finish and colour of your choice and have it installed at a moment’s notice.

Epoxy Flooring: A Durable Choice

Epoxy flooring is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a durable yet affordable flooring option. Epoxy flooring is ideal for areas that see a high volume of foot traffic or machinery traffic, as well as areas that see a high volume of water or chemical spills. Epoxy flooring is made up of a hardener and a resin. When combined, they form a strong, chemical-resistant surface. If you want to keep your home free of mold, mites, and allergens, opt for epoxy flooring.

While epoxy flooring is well-known for having superior resistance and durability, it can also meet aesthetic requirements. As with polished concrete flooring, epoxy can be customized in a variety of styles and colours. Whether you’re looking for a modern or classic look for your space, epoxy flooring can help. Additionally, epoxy flooring is an environmentally friendly option that can boost light reflectivity by up to 300 percent.

Epoxy flooring can be used in industrial areas, medical facilities, and even garages due to its durability and aesthetic features. For garages, you can contact epoxy garage floor installers who will complete the job quickly. Except for the cost, epoxy flooring has more advantages compared to polished flooring. Epoxy flooring can be quite costly, even for concrete resurfacing on the Gold Coast.

While both options have their advantages and disadvantages, the choice is ultimately determined by the location and the budget. To learn more, contact us and submit an inquiry.

 

Epoxy Flooring

This is the generic name used for all types of resin flooring.  It is a strong compound made from blended resin and selected fillers that is applied in a liquid state and can be clear or coloured.  We have over 50 years of experience in laying commercial and industrial Epoxy Flooring for some Australia’s best-known companies.

Polyurethane (PU) Products

Polyurethane Flooring comes in two kinds: Straight Polyurethane and PU Cement. The former is flexible at low temperatures and can bridge cracks.  PU Cement, on the other hand, is the most popular type of flooring in the heavy-duty end of the market.  It has the broadest range of chemical resistance and is very hard.

Resin Flooring

Resin Flooring (also called epoxy flooring) can be tailored to any industrial or commercial application. It is hard-wearing flooring that can be made from a wide variety of blended resins and fillers. Bethell Flooring is one of Australia’s most experienced flooring contractors with over 50 years of experience in constructing commercial and industrial resin floors for some Australia’s best-known brands.

Food Grade Surfaces

We produce Food Grade flooring for Food Processing facilities across Australia. From powder-blending rooms to abattoir floors and commercial kitchens, our team specifies the right product for every application.

MMA Products

MMA Flooring is fast-curing, weather-resistant and waterproof. It can be applied in cold conditions. Although it gives off some odours while setting, they can be controlled through appropriate ventilation. The highly flexible finish lends itself to a variety of applications.

Polyester Flooring

Polyester Flooring is fast curing and UV stable, with excellent resistance to a range of chemicals including strong acids and chicken fat (which can eat away an epoxy floor in less than a year!).

Polymer Cement

A Polymer Cement floor is typically laid to address crumbling, pitted or otherwise stressed concrete flooring.  It is a functional floor on its own or can provide an excellent underlay for another layer of flooring.  It is stronger than standard concrete with a “walk-on” cure in 48 hours and a full cure in 28 days.

Flake Styles

From elegant flakefloors with seemingly limitless depth to heavy traffic public amenities and supermarket, our flake floors do the job for many years, every time.