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Low Odor Epoxy Coatings

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Youโ€™ve heard of resinous coatings being applied to outdoor substrates like driveways, patios and walkways. But low odor epoxy, polyurethane and polyaspartic products and techniques can create flooring so aesthetically stunning and durable that theyโ€™re extremely popular indoors as well? Basement, living room and kitchen floors are being completely transformed! On the other hand, carpet, tile and vinyl flooring are potential health hazardsโ€ฆjust โ€œold-schoolโ€.

Use the Right Products

At one time, the problem with epoxy, polyurethane, polyurea-polyaspartic floor coatings was the odor. Older technology products emitted odors that ranged from mildly off-putting to downright offensive. As a result, some polyurethanes would clear a house or business of its occupantsโ€ฆand the odor lingered for days!ย The odors were a manifestation of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) these product were emitting. As they accumulated, they led to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) and a host of potential health issues.

So what should your contractor do?ย Simply use the right products!

Low Odor and Low VOCs

These days, customers expect โ€œgreenโ€ low odor and low-VOC floor coating products for indoor installations. The good news is that new coating technologies have created high-quality, low-odor industrial epoxies, polyurethanes, and polyurea-polyaspartics.

Hence, contractors that specialize in floor coating installations can offer a good selection of these low-odor, low-VOC products. But before letting them initiate installation (especially if itโ€™s indoors), ask your contractor to see the productโ€™s safety data sheet. Look for a VOC of less than 50 grams per liter. By definition, anything higher is not โ€œlow-VOCโ€!

Great Product Selection

At Garagefloorcoating.com, we offer a great selection of low-odor and low-VOC products including our moisture-mitigating Hydro Polymers, Low Odor Poly Hybrid and concrete repair products like our Zycrete PMC-120 and Duracuire Fast Cure Concrete Patch system. All are low-odor and low-VOC. In addition, there are no heavy metals, no phthalates and no added formaldehyde.

We even offer low-odor floor coating systems that are specifically designed for interior installations. After our products fully cure, the floors are virtually inert and produce little to no โ€œout-gassingโ€ (โ€ฆwhile out-gassing will occur for months after installation of carpet and vinyl tile).

The Wrap

If you’re considering the installation of a resinous floor coating system in your basement, kitchen, living room or any other interior living space, get a professional epoxy floor installer who uses cutting-edge industrial, green, low-odor, and low-VOC products.

Youโ€™ll get an aesthetically stunning floor that’s durable for years to comeโ€ฆwith the added benefit of a cleaner, healthier and safer living space.

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Robert Hanson is the President and founder of GarageFloorCoating.com (GFC), an ISO 9001-certified company that has specialized in the installation of epoxy, polyurethane and polyurea-polyaspartic flooring for over 25 years. Robertโ€™s evolving knowledge and experience pertaining to concrete coatings and installation techniques culminated in GFCโ€™s impressive line of commercial-grade Eco-Corflex floor coating products, flake epoxy flooring blends and unique coating systems. His proprietary floor coating products and flake blends are sold to over 35 franchisees & authorized dealers across the United States.

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