Epoxy Flooring vs. Tiles

Locations of Epoxy Flooring vs Tiles

Can a tile floor and epoxy floor be used interchangeably? Often times the floors for tile and epoxy are interchangeable, whether pool decks, kitchens, commercial common areas, locker rooms, bathrooms, or other similar locations. Ultimately, the properties of the floor needs to match the needs of the location.

Cost of Epoxy Flooring vs Tiles

Many people ask if it costs more upfront to install tile in a kitchen floor or install an epoxy floor, however due to the great variety of options and location needs, there is never one answer to whether a tile floor or epoxy floor costs more. Ultimately, It all depends on the options selected or performance characteristics required to determine the difference in pricing.

HEALTH AND CLEANLINESS OF EPOXY FLOORING VS TILES

A big difference between the two is epoxy being a monolithic, seamless systems. There are no dirt catching grout lines making it a cleaner choice for the areas I listed above. Grout can stain and is very difficult to clean. Epoxy can also have customizable non-skid added to any of our systems. If someone likes the look of a quartz floor but need it on a pool deck, we can make that system a safe floor by preventing slip and fall with minimal added expense. With tile, a customer may need to compromise their selection with a different choice to get a better, more slip resistant system.