NonToxic Epoxy

Guides

Plain-English guides to lower-VOC epoxy and resinous floor coatings for commercial spaces.

What "Low-VOC" and "Non-Toxic" Epoxy Flooring Really Mean

A plain explanation of VOCs, solvent-free and water-based epoxy coatings, and how to read the labels when choosing a floor coating.

Epoxy vs Polyaspartic vs Polyurethane Floor Coatings

How the three most common resinous floor coatings compare on curing time, UV stability, durability and typical uses.

Surface Preparation: Why Epoxy Floors Fail (and How to Prevent It)

Why concrete preparation, moisture testing and profiling decide whether an epoxy floor lasts, and what a proper prep process looks like.

Safety and Ventilation During an Epoxy Floor Installation

What building owners and occupants should know about odor, ventilation, protective equipment and re-occupancy when a floor is coated.

Caring for a Commercial Epoxy Floor

A practical cleaning and maintenance routine to keep coated floors safe, good-looking and long-lasting in busy commercial spaces.

How to Hire an Epoxy Floor Contractor

A checklist for comparing commercial floor coating quotes, checking contractors, and avoiding common problems before the job starts.