The benefits of switching existing ceramic tile to epoxy

Epoxy flooring is more durable than ceramic tile

More than any other surface of your home or business, flooring withstands substantial activity. Whether it’s a residential or a commercial floor, your flooring undergoes daily use, heavy machinery or exposure to damage or outdoor elements. 

Though ceramic tile is a strong material, it can crack, chip and even completely come loose. Over time, the tile grout needs to be replaced. It’s also often very difficult to thoroughly clean, changing color as it absorbs dirt, stains and oils. Tile can become brittle and fade if it experiences consistent sun exposure.

If your tile flooring is showing any of these signs and you’re looking for a different option, epoxy flooring is the way to go. It doesn’t stain or crack and there are no grout lines. Once installed, it won’t move or come loose from the subfloor. Epoxy has a UV resistant coating so it holds up against sun damage and is a much more forgiving surface for machinery than tile. 

When it comes to durability, switching to epoxy flooring easily wins out over ceramic tile. 

Epoxy flooring holds up against stains and dirt

Both tile and epoxy flooring resist chemicals and dirt wipes away easily. Where epoxy has the edge is in its seamless, grout-less installation. Oils can soak into grout, which then attracts dirt and leaves stains. 

Abrasive materials may have also left your tiles scratched. This can remove the seal on the surface, leaving tiles prone to dirt, oil or other staining. Over time, harsh chemicals can also discolor your tile and grout. 

Epoxy flooring has industrial-strength chemical and abrasion resistance, making it the perfect flooring for any space. It can withstand the dirt and grime of heavy foot traffic and wear and tear. Because it is non-porous, everything can easily be swept or mopped away to reveal floors that look like new. And as an added bonus, epoxy flooring is not slippery to walk on when wet, unlike tile floors which are well-known for being dangerously slippery surfaces.

Switching to epoxy flooring provides lower maintenance 

Like any flooring, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping every now and then will help to properly maintain the surface of your epoxy flooring. Aside from an occasional heavier cleaning when you track in mud or make other messes, epoxy flooring is maintenance-free. There are no crevices or pores for dirt or dust to hide.

If particularly dirty, you can easily pressure wash your epoxy flooring. The ease and quickness of a pressure wash is, however, not recommended for ceramic tile flooring as the pressure can damage the grout and seams. Grout does, however, need to be scrubbed before the dirt penetrates too deeply and stains. This takes a lot of manual work. Maybe you’ve noticed this in the ceramic tile flooring you have now. 

Switching to epoxy flooring really requires little work to keep it looking fresh and clean. 

Which looks better, ceramic tile or epoxy?

If you’re worried about how an epoxy floor would look compared to your current ceramic tile, when you consider all of the perks epoxy flooring brings, you might as well switch your ceramic tile to epoxy. The same design benefits of ceramic tile flooring can easily be achieved when switching to epoxy flooring.

Both tile and epoxy can give a smooth and shiny finish to your flooring. If you want something different than you have now, a matte finish can also be applied. In fact, epoxy flooring is fully customizable. You can add flakes, choosing the flake colors or metallic sheens and customizing how many colors or how much flaking you desire. You can also opt for a variety of solid colors. Whatever your design aesthetic, epoxy flooring can compliment it. 

Switching your existing ceramic tile to epoxy will actually give you more design control than you had with your original installation.

Changing ceramic tile flooring to epoxy is a quick install

Epoxy flooring is so quick and easy for a skilled professional like COAT Systems to install. For example, COAT Systems can install a residential garage epoxy flooring in as little as one day. 

When you look at the benefits of switching your existing ceramic tile to epoxy, epoxy far outweighs ceramic tile. When switching from ceramic tile to epoxy flooring, you can get the exact look you want for your flooring but with a longer lasting, more durable and maintenance-free material. 

So call COAT Systems today and start the process of switching your ceramic tile to a new epoxy flooring you’ll enjoy for many years to come.