Restoring Shine of Epoxy Floor

We have championed the benefits of getting an epoxy flooring system and discussed how to maintain it on this blog before. But what about if you need to restore an epoxy floor? Well, thankfully, there is a method to restore the clean shine of epoxy as well to make it look as good as new.

The first step is to clean the epoxy as you normally would in order to prep the surface for the work to be done on it later. When cleaning epoxy, it is essential to use a mild cleaning solution without strong acidic properties, as they can cause unnecessary damage to the epoxy surface. Once the floor has been cleaned and dried, there are two main options for restoring its fresh look. The first option is to use a floor wax, which tends to be cheaper and easy to apply but does require more work to maintain. For most waxes you will need to apply at least two coats for optimal coverage. Once the application process is finished and the wax is settled, you can additionally use a floor buffer to give it a glossy finish. The second option for restoring your epoxy floor is to apply a fresh, clear topcoat. This will require an additional step of prep work compared to the wax coating, specifically to sand the existing epoxy with 120 grit sandpaper. This step is necessary as it gives the topcoat more surface area to attach to and form a stronger bond, as well as having the added benefit of working out any additional dirt or stains that were not removed during the initial cleaning. The extra work required for a new clear topcoat is most definitely worth it as it can add ten to fifteen years of life to your epoxy. Lastly, one thing to avoid when attempting to restore epoxy flooring is to never attempt to buff an epoxy surface that is not covered with a wax coating. While the wax coating can handle the buffing process with little issue the epoxy by itself will be worn down and actually lose some of its gloss coating.

Do not give up hope on your epoxy floor; there is always a chance for it to be salvaged if you know what to do. And that is what we are here for; our team of experts knows just about everything there is to know about epoxy. With a bit of work and ongoing maintenance, your epoxy floor certainly has many more years of beautiful life left.