Epoxy Flooring in Homes: Should you do it?

[@charlottelintzlintz1504]

I have epoxy flooring in my entire home. I went to “school”, and a friend, family member & I installed the flooring. Yes, it takes attention to detail. My friend kept getting frustrated at my “pickiness”, but it paid off. Five years & 5 dogs later, yes, the floors are not as shiny, but they still look great, are VERY easy to clean, & I still love them! I just run a large dust mop around the house daily (for dog hair & dirt) & the floors look clean! (Of course I mop weekly, too ). I do not regret my decision.

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Thanks for your feedback, I am always interested to hear from home owners who are satisfied with her floors in the long term!

[@jeya5065]

Finally a comment i was looking for ..I have decided to do our kitchen so i keep asking how much will it cost so i know my budget and all but I dont seem to see anyone mentioning the price just wondering is it too expensive?

[@charlottelintzlintz1504]

@@jeya5065 I figured at the time it was the same as porcelain tile...tile, grout & installation. We used the metallic, so there are swirls of color, and still look great almost 6 years later.

[@jeya5065]

@@charlottelintzlintz1504 Thank you so much 😍🤩

[@BB-1990]

@@jeya5065 DIY runs about $3 sq ft or more. Not cheap.

[@SAM-sr3fo]

What would you suggest that would give the same type of look but is more maintainable? I really like the smooth no seams look

[@limbuthezwarior]

You are a Honest Man , thank You 🙏

[@michaelluna1968]

nice candid explanation

[@Detroitblue]

Thank you. That is a good practical guide.

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Detroitblue]

@@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448 Yes. indeed. You epoxy is such a magic product. A liquid plastic like substance that the uses are so vast however knowing it properties and shortcoming is something that only comes from trial and error. You trial and errors is a cost savings because " We pay for what we don't know" .

[@sunilkumararickattu1845]

Please explain in writting or typing step by step from the begining of how the flooring concrete preparation, Primer application, curing time to the final level in Description So that applicator can easily follow for a benfitable video.

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Have a look at this article learncoatings.com/how-to-apply-epoxy-floor-paint-a-step-by-step-guide/

[@yamsdoot]

i have a long 30ft walk indoor hallway to the house that I was thinking of epoxying. There won’t be pets and rarely children - but it is a the first part of the house that (airbnb) guests will walk through prior to the actual house. what are your two cents about doing the floor? it’s currently an ugly cement and we are planning on making that hallway “artsy” and i figured an epoxy job on the floor would go great with that. Let me know!

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Yes we have actually done some epoxy floors in Airbnbs. It is a suitable solution especially in walkways and common areas. Just make sure that the ugly cement is well leveled, primed, sealed and properly patched before you coat over with epoxy

[@BB-1990]

Concrete Acid staining is about the same work as epoxy and more durable. Acid stains not water based.

[@ExecutiveFunctioning]

Are the epoxy floors worse than wood and laminate in terms of scratching? Or is the main issue that people's expectations are different?

[@annebarone1019]

I recently bought a house I have stone tile in my family room. They are earthy colors. Some are higher than others. I understand epoxy may not be a good choice. I want something on top of tile to level the tile and to bring out the earthy colors. They are quite dull. Might anyone have any recommendations. I do have a small dog. Thank you in advance.

[@louisianahammer6921]

Nicely done sir very educational keep up the good work

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

You are welcome, thank you for your kind words!

[@IgnatiousMarekolleMahlokwane]

Hello, Thank you for your video and the information contained in it. I would like to try the epoxy in a new home as a short term flooring plan, of about a year to five years. I have come across acid staining. What is your opinion and comparison between epoxy and acid staining? Which one is long lasting? From South Africa

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

I do not have much experience with acid staining. One advantage of acid staining is that since the floor does not have a uniform appearance, small scratches and defects in the surface may not be as visible. If the floor is for a 1-5 year window go ahead and try it

[@IgnatiousMarekolleMahlokwane]

@@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448 Most appreciated with thanks.

[@melmel7011]

Hi... Which one did you eventually do? Epoxy or acid staining?

[@Nahtay49]

Can you use a steam cleaner on an resin floor? I've just bought a house that came with it. Not really sure how to get it super clean

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Epoxy tends to break up if the temperature exceeds 60-70 degrees celsius. So steam is not the best choice. If you want it super cleaner look into getting a rotating scrubber

[@mpmccarty]

I have six dogs and nine cats. What is the best type of flooring that you would recommend to have in my home this would be greatly appreciated as everybody’s trying to sell me something instead of giving me the truth.

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Epoxy will get stains on it, and the dogs/ cats may slip on it. Would probably go for something like mat tiles

[@orhbo0]

Really? I would think it’s easier to clean epoxy & no grout lines to clean.

[@mowari1623]

Thank you very helpful

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Glad it helped!

[@georgesmith3022]

So are polyurethane floors a better choice? because in forged ciment(beton cire) they use polyurethance coatings. Are these more scratch resistant?

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Yes polyurethane is used as a varnish in decorative concrete. Scratches are less visible and it is also resistant to yellowing from the sunlight

[@MarisaXO]

@@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448couldn’t you just use the polyurethane over the epoxy as a sealant?

[@lilylily2470]

Just wondering, is concrete floor resurfaced & painted with proxy safe, if the floor is used in a bedroom or living room? I'm really concerned about indoor air safety issues. Toluene/VOCs/...(anything or anything else to look out for)? Thank you!

[@lilylily2470]

*epoxy

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

VOCs are harmful during the application phase. So when the products are being applied there should be no-one staying in the house and ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Also do not have any food lying around. Food, fruits, vegetables may absorb the smell. Once the product has cured and the VOCs have evaporated there is no danger

[@asp2120]

Another aspect not mentioned here is the effect of epoxy resin on our health. Can you tell us something about the safety of such floors in apartments. I am referring to VOC and chemicals contained in resins that are released into the home environment if someone has such floors at home.. Great video. Thanks.

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Thanks, good point about VOCs. If you are applying epoxies in the house, have the house well ventilated (with open windows) which can be an issue if you are trying to eliminate the incidence of dust and air particles. Also the smell of VOCs travels through vents and floors, so really nobody should be staying in the building for a few days during the application

[@jeric0777]

Thank you for asking this. I have kids with autism and one of them is very destructive, so I've been researching which kind of flooring world stand up to the abuse, but my kids are also very chemically sensitive and harsh chemicals have caused regression in cognitive development in the past. It's a frustrating conundrum when it comes to home improvement. Nearly everything is toxic and if it's not, it's twice the cost.

[@qtjjuan6677]

I’m sure Evrything you listed in damaging a room floor, will damage a garage floor, no?

[@DiabloDuelingLeagues]

How about coating your home with Polyurethane? Would you recommend it or would you still get scratches?

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Polyurethane is definitely better than epoxy in terms of scratch prevention. You might still however get little defects in the surface

[@aryanhan506]

Any emissions of VOC? V concerned as epoxy has more chemicals? than ceramic/porcelain tiles. Tks

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

The VOCs are released during the application of the product. So make sure the area is well ventilated. Once the product is cured there are no dangers

[@MarisaXO]

If you get a scratch or blemishes….couldn’t you just cover it with more epoxy like a little patch? I make epoxy items and I wanna do my floor and when I get scratches or blemishes on the craft items I make, fixing it is as easy as just (optional, conditional) sanding and adding a little color and/or clear coat to bring it back. I honestly wouldn’t mind doing spot maintenance like that every few years or months. I also have no animals, a ton of rugs and don’t wear shoes in the house so I’m not anticipating too much wear and tear like that.

[@delucastudios3097]

what is a better alternative to epoxy floor in a bedroom? (not worried about gloss by the way) I just want something a beginner can do themselves but don’t want tile, carpet or wood.

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

you could try micro cement, but it is definitely not for beginners

[@BB-1990]

Concrete Acid staining.

[@mariorazy]

What did you end up doing?

[@delucastudios3097]

@@mariorazy not a thing. i’m looking for a new home again

[@bhasumorayi3544]

Thanking you. Bhasuran India, Kerala.

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

thank you for your support

[@elmejoractordemexico]

I wish I could have epoxy floors all over my apartment.

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Hey you could try it, some people in the comments seem really happy with their floors!

[@kamarulamin3333]

How about toilets? Home toilets (bathrooms) do you recommend?

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

Toilets are fine, even though you want to be cautious if the floor gets wet, it can be slippery

[@kamarulamin3333]

@@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448 noted thanks for reply

[@ayseraphim]

Would you put epoxy in bathroom at shower area? Could you advise what's the best flooring for shower area with low maintenance? What do you think about Dumawall?

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

no epoxy can get slippery when wet

[@parvasemohamed1256]

Very very goodsir

[@shanemur]

No matter what you put on floor it WILL scratch etc like title, wood,carpet, etc.

[@lisemariecaron4366]

So what? Polish it

[@loriphilson]

IS EPOXY GOOD TO GO OVER WOOD FLOORING?

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

There are many different opinions on this matter, personally I would rather avoid putting epoxy on wood. You can watch my video here on my thoughts kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpDRepKHa6dprpo

[@carlienjohnfinn8873]

What if we don't use the living room much ?

[@lisemariecaron4366]

You cant recoat it? You absolutely can.

[@learncoatings-epoxyfloorin9448]

i didnt say can't recoat it. I said its a massive hassle in a house where people are living

[@BB-1990]

Poly top coats are easy to apply to protect the floors. Easy to re-coat traffic areas too.