What Is The Difference Between Cement Self-leveling And Epoxy Flooring? -

Now most people choose flooring that they like and that suits them, but there are still a small number of people who do not know the difference between floorings. Since there is this question, then you must want to do one of the two floorings. Below Yajie will explain the difference between cement self-leveling and epoxy flooring.

Cement self-leveling is a high-tech green product with high technological content and relatively complex technical links. It is a dry-mixed powder material composed of a variety of active ingredients, which can be used after mixing with water on site. After a little scraper expansion, a highly flat base surface can be obtained. The hardening speed is fast, and you can walk on it in 4 to 8 hours, or carry out subsequent projects (such as laying wooden floors, diamond plates, etc.). The fast and simple construction is incomparable to traditional manual leveling.

Cement self-leveling is mainly used for ground repair and ground leveling layers. It is suitable for industrial plants, workshops, warehouses, commercial stores, exhibition halls, gymnasiums, hospitals, various open spaces, offices, etc. It is also used for homes, villas, warm small spaces, etc. It can be used as a finishing surface layer or as a wear-resistant base layer.

Epoxy self-leveling is a solvent-free, self-leveling, dense particle thick paste epoxy floor coating. Epoxy self-leveling solves the six major problems in floor installation and is a ground construction technology. It is a liquid substance mixed with multiple materials and water. After pouring it into the ground, this substance can flow along the unevenness of the ground, automatically level the ground, and dry quickly. After curing, the ground will form a smooth, flat, seamless new base.

Differences:

1. Materials: Cement self-leveling uses a certain grade of cement as the base material, a single component, and water are added during construction. Epoxy self-leveling uses epoxy resin as the adhesive material and adds pigments, fillers, and additives. It is usually used in conjunction with a curing agent as a two-component, and basically, no other auxiliary materials are added during construction;

2. Process: Cement self-leveling is formed in one construction, with a thickness of ≥5 mm, while epoxy self-leveling requires multiple scrapings, with a final thickness of 3 to 5 mm;

Hardness: Cement self-leveling has cement characteristics and is relatively hard. Epoxy self-leveling can only show hardness after adding aggregates;

3. Price: Cement self-leveling is cheap; epoxy self-leveling is more expensive.

4. Color: The color of cement self-leveling is not as bright and shiny as that of epoxy floor;

5. The waterproofness of cement self-leveling is average, not as good as that of epoxy floor;

6. Epoxy floor is more dustproof and easy to clean, suitable for places with strict cleanliness requirements;

In short, it all depends on you. If you don’t have high requirements, you can choose cement self-leveling. If you require cleanliness, dust-free, and beautiful appearance, then an epoxy floor is suitable.
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