PVC Tile VS Epoxy

EPOXY: Many customers think that Epoxy is an inexpensive easy way to protect concrete. However, Epoxy proves to be more expensive and ineffective for long term.

Concrete is a very porous material made up of a mixture of cement, sand, aggregate, and water in specific proportions that hardens to a strong stony consistency. Concrete breathes, it cracks and moisture can rise from the ground through the concrete to the surface.

Epoxy generally lasts for about 6 months before issues start to arise. When concrete cracks it allows for moisture build up, moisture problems will affect the integrity of the paint and will begin to peel and detach in those areas. Epoxy stains easily, you can't patch and repaint a stained area without ruining the integrity of the paint. Traffic such as cars, forklifts or even foot traffic will wear the surface of the paint quickly.

Epoxy also involves working with harmful and dangerous chemicals. In most applications the concrete must be acid washed, and/or sandblasted prior to installation. Harmful vapors from most epoxy paints contain "volatile organic compounds" (VOC), VOC are harmful due to their carbon compounds that vaporize into the 

air. This can cause breathing problems, headaches, burning, watery eyes, and nausea. Indoor VOC levels are 10X stronger than outdoor.

The real nightmare begins when the floor needs repainting, starting with high labor cost, hazmat issues to dispose of old paint, dangerous chemicals, long down time because a typical Epoxy job takes a minimum of 3 -5 days for a smaller 400 sq foot 

job.

PVC TILE: The interlocking PVC tiles are easy to install over most sub floors,no expert installer, and no special preparation to the sub floor prior to installation. Simply lose lay the tiles over paint, epoxy, stained or cracked concrete, commercial carpet, tile, wood and many other old floor systems. The next step is just snap it together it is easy as that!  The 25 Year Wear Warranty can give any customer peace of mind. If you manage to damage a tile, pull it up and replace it, if you move, take the floor with you.

• PVC Advantages:
• No long wait time after instillation, use it immediately 
• No special prep for sub floor
• No expert labor required
• No Hazardous materials
• Extremely hard wearing, resilient and durable
• Resistant to most solvents and chemicals
• Provides excellent thermal and acoustic insulation
• Layout is flexible, add or take away to suit your changing requirements
• Asset - if you move locations, you can take the floor with you.          

• Who Wins?

EPOXY LOSES THIS BATTLE TO LONG DOWN TIMES, HAZMAT/DANGEROUS CHEMICALS, AND HIGH LONG TERM MAINTENANCE COST.

PVC TILE WINS TO MINIMAL DOWN TIMES, NO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, AND MINIMAL LONG TERM MAINTENANCE COST, AND BETTER DURABILITY.