Ashen Blue Flake

There are three main types: full flake, metallic, and single colour. Full flake is the most popular because it hides concrete imperfections, looks great, and is easy to maintain and clean.

Four main systems exist:

Water-based: older technology, less strong

Solvent-based: stronger but slow to install and very smelly

100% solid epoxies: mainly odourless, quite strong, fast to install, and safe for families in most cases

Exothermic Composite Epoxies: 100% Solid Epoxies reinforced with various materials such as Carbon Fibre that work like steel reinforcing, making concrete stronger. They are extraordinarily strong, almost totally odourless, safe to be around, fast to install, have great warranties, and you can walk/drive on them very quickly after installation.

Quality epoxy floors can last 25+ years and still look fantastic. Budget products may only have 12-month warranties, whilst premium systems come with lifetime warranties.

Installation time varies by product, ranging from 8 hours to 4 days, depending on the system you choose.

Top-tier systems allow you to walk on your floor in as little as 2 hours. Most other systems require 4-5 days to fully cure before use.

Australian-made epoxy performs best in our harsh climate. American and Chinese products struggle with Australian conditions, particularly our intense UV exposure and extreme heat.

Technically, yes, but professional preparation is the secret to success. DIY kits from hardware stores typically only include 500g of flakes, whilst professional installations use 20kg for proper coverage. Always grind the floor first.

Yes. It's illegal to install epoxy for $3,000 or more + GST without a licensed installer. Unlicensed work voids your home insurance and leaves you without QBCC protection if problems occur.

Ask yourself these questions:
Is speed important?
Do you need it odourless and solvent-free?
How strong does it need to be? Is slip resistance critical?
Do you need a solid warranty? Will sun or rain hit the floor?

The answers to your questions will tell you what to look for in an epoxy system.

Epoxy floors are durable, cost-effective compared to tiling, incredibly strong, quick to install, easy to clean, add instant value to your home, and come in a huge range of colours and styles.

The industry's "Fatal Five" problems occur when you choose the wrong system: delamination (peeling), hot tyre pick-up, toxic fumes, slippery surfaces when wet, and yellowing in the sun.

Quality systems with proper warranties eliminate these issues.

Most epoxy floors are slippery when wet. However, slip-resistant coatings can be added, and premium systems come with certified slip resistance ratings for peace of mind.

Yes, if you choose the wrong system. In Australian summers, inferior products turn brown within days.

Australian-made products formulated for our climate prevent this with UV-stable formulations and warranties.

Solvent-based systems release toxic fumes as they cure through evaporation. If this concerns you, choose 100% solid, solvent-free epoxy systems that are safe for families, asthmatics, pregnant women, and neighbours.

Delamination occurs if preparation isn't done properly, moisture is present, or inferior resins are used.

Licensed installers use equipment to check moisture levels and concrete grinders to prepare the surface correctly.

Hot tyre pick-up happens with poor preparation or wrong product selection. Never use paint on garage floors. Always grind the concrete first and use mid-range to premium epoxy products with higher resin content for strength.

For a standard 36 square metre double garage, expect to pay between $2,500-$4,950 + GST from experienced, licensed operators. Price varies depending on the system and features you choose.