Radiant Floor Heating and Epoxy Coatings
Nevada Custom Coatings is happy to provide epoxy coatings as a versatile, protective, and customizable feature for the floors of Reno homes and businesses. Another option that continues to grow in popularity is radiant heating for concrete floors. Many people have questions about the compatibility of epoxy coatings with radiant floor heating systems. Let’s go over how these two components work together and the benefits they offer.
A Brief Overview of Both
Epoxy coatings are a popular choice for concrete floors, especially in garages, basements, and industrial spaces. These coatings are made up of a two-component system – a resin and a hardener. When combined, they create a strong, durable, and chemically resistant surface. Epoxy coatings offer various benefits such as enhanced durability, aesthetic appeal, and low maintenance.
Radiant floor heating systems provide even, comfortable heat by warming the floor surface, which then radiates heat upward so people in the room can enjoy a warm floor instead of a cold, unwelcoming surface for their feet. There are two primary types of radiant floor heating systems. The first is electric systems, which use heating cables or mats installed beneath the flooring material to generate heat. The second is a hydronic system, which circulates warm water through plastic tubing installed under the floor.
Radiant Flooring is a Team Effort
When epoxy coatings are used in conjunction with radiant floor heating, they create an efficient system offering several benefits. One is enhanced energy efficiency due to epoxy coatings’ good thermal conductivity. It allows the epoxy coatings to efficiently transfer heat from the radiant heating system to the floor surface. This ensures consistent warmth throughout the room. A durable, easy-to-clean surface makes for an inviting and comfortable environment at home or at work. Finally, epoxy coatings can be customized to suit any design preference.
Points to Consider
As with any pairing, a few situations could disrupt the components from working well together. With epoxy coatings and radiant floor heating, it’s crucial to work with experienced professionals who are familiar with both epoxy coatings and radiant floor heating systems. Nevada Custom Coatings specializes in epoxy coatings, with strong knowledge of how radiant heating systems work. Without fundamental understanding and years of experience like ours, a do-it-yourselfer often ends up with problems.
Epoxy coatings have a maximum temperature threshold, which is typically around 140°F (60°C). The radiant heating system should operate within the epoxy coating’s temperature limits to avoid damage and reduced performance. This is another reason to make sure the epoxy coatings are allowed to cure completely, which could take anywhere from a few days to a week. Failing to do so can compromise the bond between the epoxy and the concrete substrate, possibly leading to failure. Also, temperature fluctuations commonly cause the epoxy coating to expand or contract. To minimize the risk of cracking, a high-quality, flexible epoxy product designed for use with radiant heating systems should be chosen. You may not find that level of quality at a hardware store, but you’ll always find it with Nevada Custom Coatings.
Paired for Your Benefit
Working together, these two systems create an ideal solution for concrete floors in a variety of settings throughout Reno and the surrounding areas. If you want to get all your questions answered about epoxy coatings, Nevada Custom Coatings is the best resource available. Feel free to look through our website and gallery for more information. When you are ready, give our office a call or schedule a free onsite consultation using our online form.
