{"id":139,"date":"2020-08-31T23:35:08","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T23:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/?p=139"},"modified":"2020-08-31T23:35:08","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T23:35:08","slug":"is-epoxy-flooring-waterproof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/is-epoxy-flooring-waterproof\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Epoxy Flooring Waterproof?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block   block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"u83e\" data-offset-key=\"ds0ll-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ds0ll-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ds0ll-0-0\">Epoxy is a substance that binds to floors; you often see it in automotive shops. Its purpose is to protect the floors from damage. But the real question here is &#8220;Is epoxy flooring waterproof?&#8221;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5qk9s-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5qk9s-0-0\">Why it Matters<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"block   block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"u83e\" data-offset-key=\"c5rsd-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"c5rsd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"c5rsd-0-0\">First of all, let&#8217;s address the question as to why it matters if you have waterproof floors<\/span> <span data-offset-key=\"c5rsd-0-2\">in the first place.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"c5rsd-0-0\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_140\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-140\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/is-epoxy-flooring-waterproof-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Is Epoxy Flooring Waterproof\" width=\"460\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/is-epoxy-flooring-waterproof-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/is-epoxy-flooring-waterproof-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/is-epoxy-flooring-waterproof-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/is-epoxy-flooring-waterproof-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/is-epoxy-flooring-waterproof-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/is-epoxy-flooring-waterproof-1568x1043.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is Epoxy Flooring Waterproof<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"block   regular block-image\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"u83e\" data-offset-key=\"8hhfq-0-0\"><figcaption class=\"\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8hhfq-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block   block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"u83e\" data-offset-key=\"aphvq-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"aphvq-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"aphvq-0-0\">Many businesses use water for a variety of things. It doesn&#8217;t matter if you wash things professionally, or if you just run a kitchen that has a tap. If water keeps on hitting a floor which is not waterproof, it can damage the structural integrity of the floor, and lead to you needing to replace it. This is why <\/span><a class=\"editor__link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/business-flooring.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/business-flooring.html\"><span data-offset-key=\"aphvq-1-0\">business flooring<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"aphvq-2-0\"> is usually something that is waterproof.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"aphvq-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block   block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"u83e\" data-offset-key=\"609dl-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"609dl-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"609dl-0-0\">Sometimes home owners will also choose to have epoxy <\/span><a class=\"editor__link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/home-flooring.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/home-flooring.html\"><span data-offset-key=\"609dl-1-0\">flooring in their home<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"609dl-2-0\"> to help with wear and tear over the years. Epoxy flooring can also improve home value since it is so durable.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block   block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"u83e\" data-offset-key=\"3q6k0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3q6k0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3q6k0-0-0\">Adding epoxy to your floors is going to be much cheaper than having to replace your floors because they&#8217;ve been damaged from water damage. Having epoxy flooring is going to be easier to clean than any <\/span><a class=\"editor__link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/carpet-cleaning-process\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/carpet-cleaning-process\/\"><span data-offset-key=\"3q6k0-1-0\">carpet cleaning process<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"3q6k0-2-0\"> you can think of! <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"88lpe-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"88lpe-0-0\">How it Works<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"88lpe-0-0\">We&#8217;ve covered why adding waterproof epoxy paint <span style=\"font-family: NonBreakingSpaceOverride, 'Hoefler Text', Garamond, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 22px;\" data-offset-key=\"3t029-0-2\">is wise, but how is epoxy waterproof<\/span><span style=\"font-family: NonBreakingSpaceOverride, 'Hoefler Text', Garamond, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 22px;\" data-offset-key=\"3t029-0-3\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"block   block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"u83e\" data-offset-key=\"9n584-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9n584-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9n584-0-0\">Epoxy is made up of all sorts of chemicals and compounds that bind onto the concrete, creating a seal that covers up any natural pores within the flooring. Think of it like adding a thin plastic sheet over your floors.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"9n584-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block   block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"u83e\" data-offset-key=\"nqou-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"nqou-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"nqou-0-0\">Adding a waterproof epoxy flooring for basements<\/span> <span data-offset-key=\"nqou-0-2\">is going to be wise as these are often rooms which are most prone to moisture and flooding during a storm. Which leads us to the main question at hand, \u201cis epoxy flooring waterproof\u201d. Absolutely! Epoxy flooring is waterproof which can help with avoiding any build up of mold. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"66n4d-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"66n4d-0-0\">Epoxy Lasts a Long Time<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"block   block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"u83e\" data-offset-key=\"8hfcm-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8hfcm-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8hfcm-0-0\">This is just another way to answer your question of \u2018is epoxy flooring waterproof\u2019. The average coating of epoxy is going to last for about 25 years. So yes, epoxy flooring is waterproof. Is there any other flooring you can think of that last\u2019s that long? Most likely not. Other flooring types can either be worn down over time and need to be replaced or they can get water logged, causing you to need to replace the flooring.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"8hfcm-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"8hfcm-0-0\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_141\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141\" style=\"width: 402px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/waterproof-floor-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Waterproof Floor\" width=\"402\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/waterproof-floor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/waterproof-floor-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/waterproof-floor-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/waterproof-floor-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/waterproof-floor-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/waterproof-floor-1568x1043.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Waterproof Floor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em; font-weight: bold; color: #111111;\">Waterproof Floor &#8211; is it for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block   block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"u83e\" data-offset-key=\"9cbm8-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9cbm8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9cbm8-0-0\">Epoxy flooring is waterproof. It doesn&#8217;t matter if you own an <\/span><a class=\"editor__link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.epoxystrong.com\/is-epoxy-flooring-good-for-automotive-use\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epoxystrong.com\/is-epoxy-flooring-good-for-automotive-use\/\"><span data-offset-key=\"9cbm8-1-0\">automotive shop<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"9cbm8-2-0\">, a kitchen, or just a corner shop. You can even put it in your home to give it an aesthetic look and feel. Keeping epoxy floors clean will be a breeze. You won\u2019t need to constantly think of <\/span><a class=\"editor__link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/how-do-i-keep-my-carpet-looking-new\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/floor-blog\/how-do-i-keep-my-carpet-looking-new\/\"><span data-offset-key=\"9cbm8-3-0\">how to keep your carpets clean<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"9cbm8-4-0\"> if you don\u2019t have them <\/span><a class=\"editor__link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/installation.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floors-2u.com\/installation.html\"><span data-offset-key=\"9cbm8-5-0\">installed<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"9cbm8-6-0\">!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block   block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"u83e\" data-offset-key=\"895gf-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"895gf-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"895gf-0-0\">What if your home gets flooded and you have epoxy flooring? 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