Floor illusions is a sunshine coast based business with over x19 years direct industry experience in every aspect of resinous flooring and concrete remediation. We can facilitate any flooring project, regardless of size.

Epoxy Flooring & Resurfacing

Epoxy Flooring & Resurfacing

Epoxy flooring & resurfacing comprises of flooring systems that enhance & protect concrete surfaces including: seamless epoxy flake flooring, high impact & chemical resistant resinous epoxy floor coatings and decorative concrete resurfacing. Typically suited for residential garage floors, gymnasiums, amenities, driveways, patios & pathways.

Epoxy flooring is basically a plastic-like material that comes from combining 2-part resins and hardeners together. This causes a chemical reaction that forms a durable continuous film coating that hardens & cures in varying gloss levels. The hardening occurs through polymer chains that cross-link together. Epoxy floors are resistant to chemicals, oils, traffic & are very durable when installed correctly. Generally speaking epoxy coatings & flooring systems are installed to give protection from harsh chemicals, solvents, acids and alkalis that would otherwise deteriorate the bare concrete surface. Epoxy flooring can handle repeat abrasion from vehicle traffic & machinery, can be installed with a non-slip finish to make floors safe in wet environments or for OH&S requirements, They are antimicrobial, ideal for the health/ food & beverage industries and can be completed in a decorative fashion  to enhance your space in any environment.

Epoxy flooring is typically installed in residential homes (garages, patios etc), Commercial business ( factories, warehouses, food & beverage, mechanical workshops, aviation & retail flooring) just to name a few. Epoxy flooring comes in a huge variety of colours, designs and finishes to complement your specific project. Epoxy flooring is a very cost-effective option, offering longevity/ durability & overall protection to concrete surfaces with a low price per m2 in comparison to some other floor coverings.

Resurfacing & overlays in more depth-  Sometimes referred to as covercrete, stencil-crete or spraycrete, concrete resurfacing is generally a decorative spray-on system consisting of a acrylic-polymer binder mixed with cement powder & sand aggregates. This product adheres to the prepared concrete surface & offers great resistance to foot & vehicle traffic while offering a pleasing aesthetic finish. 

The process: After comprehensive grinding preparation to the concrete sub-floor, The resurfacing compound is mixed on site & 2-4 coats are spray applied. The system can entail a simple, single coloured finish or can be far more elaborate through the use of stencils, tapes, multi-colour flecks and various finishing techniques. After drying, x2 coats of clear sealer are applied to provide protection from dirt, stains & degradation. The preparation/ installation & composition of resurfacing compounds makes for a system that is tough, versatile, customizable & hard-wearing. Resurfacing is suitable for a range of commercial and residential applications– from driveways to pool surrounds, patio areas and other high traffic external applications. The textures, colours and designs can take your renovation project to a whole new level. 

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The Main Benefits of Epoxy Flooring

Take a look at the different benefits of epoxy flooring to see why it can be perfectly suited for your business or property. Epoxy coatings are beautiful, bright & durable enough to withstand chemicals, constant abrasion & heavy traffic from vehicles, pedestrians & moveable equipment/objects. Food-Safe epoxy flooring looks professional and is also easy to keep clean and cost-effective to install. 

Low to minimal maintenance. 
  • Epoxy flooring is one of the most low-maintenance surfaces you can have installed. Basic maintenance requirements usually include a quick broom, shop vac or blower for dust & debri removal, followed by a light microfibre mop with water (or a PH-neutral cleaner) without any harsh chemicals required.

High resistance to a wide range of corrosive chemicals, abrasion & bacteria.
  • Epoxy flooring is a material that offers high resistance to chemicals, fuel, oil, constant abrasion & vehicle traffic more so than other flooring options. Epoxy flooring is Food-safe & wont harbor harmful bacteria. It’s the number one choice of flooring for commercial kitchens, residential garages, laboratories, auto repair shops, warehouses, and more.

Custom specification & custom installations.
  • We can specify an epoxy floor with exact requirements for your operation and ensure that it’s installed and back to service with the minimum amount of downtime. 
Epoxy floors installed by floor illusions are made to suit a huge range of different temperatures, different types of traffic, different exposure to chemicals like fuel, acids, chlorine, abrasion, harsh UV light, sunlight and impact damage. You can have peace of mind knowing your epoxy floor has been installed to the highest standard with floor illusions.

Easy to install. 
  • Generally epoxy flooring can be completed from start to finish, sometimes in a single night, meaning in some instances, zero downtime for your business & thus ensuring your projects stay on schedule & ultimately save you more money. 

Non-Slip Epoxy flooring.
  • Our Epoxy Floors can be blended with a very wide variety of aggregates & fillers to produce different effects & non-slip properties. We can tailor the slip resistance you require for your business and we guarantee it will be made only from the highest quality materials to provide the long lifetime you require & expect.

Repairs & Maintenance for epoxy flooring.
  • We don’t only install brand new floors. We can help you to extend the life of any existing epoxy floors or coatings you may have with a custom maintenance service.  Give us a call when you have worn out, pitted or cracked epoxy floors and you want to avoid the expense & possible premature failure of the floor. 

Where to Use Epoxy Flooring on the Sunshine Coast?

Residential properties. 

  • Have a home on the Sunshine Coast and want to install epoxy flooring? This is perfect for garages, basements, sheds, mancaves, hair salons and even driveways thanks to its non-slip, easy to clean and reflective properties.

 

Commercial kitchens & brewery floors.

  • Commercial kitchens usually have frequent high temperatures, heavy traffic & challenging conditions. Anti-slip properties are usually a standard inclusion in commercial kitchens. Breweries & wineries are known to have highly acidic chemicals & abrasion dragging hoses & machinery around. Our epoxy floors & P.U. cement floors are perfect to withstand these harsh environments.

 

Gyms and sports facilities. 

  • Fitness centers and sports facilities owners on the Sunshine Coast know how important it is for their floors to not only be attractive & durable, but also skid-resistant for the safety of their patrons. That’s why they choose epoxy flooring.

 

Warehouses, factories, and other industrial properties

  • Dust, chemicals, and heavy foot and machinery traffic are notoriously hard on your concrete flooring. Protect that asset with epoxy coatings and make sure that it lasts a lifetime.

 

Auto repair shops and car dealerships. 

  • Protect & beautify your plain concrete floor from traffic, dust, and oil spills & showcase those beautiful cars while providing clients with peace of mind of a clean, organized workshop.

 

Epoxy coatings & epoxy flooring systems can also be used in aircraft hangars, commercial kitchens, clinics, hospitals, grocery stores, parking garages, laboratories, factories, schools, driveways and more!