The Epoxy Australia Journal
Straight-talking advice for homeowners, designers and businesses choosing an epoxy or resin floor — what to look for, what to ask and where projects go wrong.
Customer resources
Metallic designUnderstand how hand-swirled movement, viewing distance and room proportions change the way a metallic epoxy sample translates to a finished floor.
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Light & finishPlan a mirror-gloss metallic floor around windows, changing daylight and reflected fittings, without confusing brightness with guaranteed UV performance.
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Hospitality designShape a metallic lobby floor around arrival views, luggage routes, entrance matting and reception lighting while keeping performance requirements explicit.
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Flake specificationCompare flake texture using the final sealed sample, the footwear and contaminants in your space, and the cleaning equipment you will actually use.
Read the guideFlake appearanceLearn how a multi-tone flake blend disguises everyday dust and visual variation, and why chips, unevenness and moving defects need separate attention.
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Utility spacesPlan a laundry flake floor around appliance access, detergent spills, texture, floor wastes and door clearances before approving the finish.
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Garage performanceUnderstand the difference between tyre marks and coating pickup, and the system details to confirm for a garage used by regularly driven vehicles.
Read the guideGarage spill carePlan a safe response to automotive spills and confirm chemical-specific limits before assuming a garage coating can tolerate prolonged exposure.
Read the guideGarage finishesCompare uniform solid colour with multi-tone flake for finding dropped parts, disguising dust, coordinating storage and selecting a usable garage texture.
Read the guideGarage designUse parking positions, lighting, cabinet footprints and service access to plan a showcase garage floor that works when the room is in everyday use.
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Commercial hygieneAssess a seamless commercial floor as part of a cleaning system, including edges, drains, joints and chemical compatibility—not as an antibacterial promise.
Read the guideCommercial designTranslate a brand palette into a practical commercial floor using physical colour references, intended lighting and clear approval criteria for sheen and scale.
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Commercial trafficGive your flooring installer the wheel types, loads, turning patterns and loading-point details needed to assess a commercial epoxy traffic specification.
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Interior finishesCompare low-sheen tonal decorative resin with hand-swirled metallic epoxy through the way each finish works with architecture, furniture and light.
Read the guideKitchen designCoordinate a low-sheen resin kitchen floor with island joinery, appliance clearances, adjacent finishes and everyday cooking and cleaning habits.
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Wet-area planningAsk the right questions about waterproofing, falls, barefoot slip performance and cleaning before specifying decorative resin in a bathroom or spa.
Read the guideHeated interiorsCoordinate decorative resin with hydronic or electric underfloor heating through product compatibility, temperature limits, commissioning and joint details.
Read the guideOpen-plan interiorsPlan a continuous low-sheen resin floor across living, dining and kitchen zones while resolving sightlines, necessary joints and adjoining material levels.
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Protective finishesUnderstand the role of a polyurethane topcoat in sunlit and high-traffic areas, and the limits of UV, flexibility and abrasion-resistance claims.
Read the guideRapid-return optionsAssess rapid-return polyaspartic options by separating installation time, pedestrian access, wheeled loads, cleaning and full chemical exposure.
Read the guideChoosing a contractorA beautiful floor is only part of the brief. Here is what separates a considered, professionally installed resin floor from a quick coating job.
Read the guideBuying guideThe cheapest quote is not always the cheapest floor. Use this practical checklist to compare scope, preparation, materials and support properly.
Read the guideCustomer checklistA flooring project is easier to protect when you know what to question. These warning signs can help you avoid preventable disappointment.
Read the guideDesign & specificationMetallic, flake, garage, commercial, decorative resin or polyurethane — the right choice starts with how the space performs.
Read the guideBefore installationPreparation is not a boring technicality. It is the foundation of adhesion, appearance and long-term performance.
Read the guideCare guideThe right cleaning habits protect the finish, reduce wear and help your floor stay as considered as the day it was installed.
Read the guideComparisonBoth finishes can look exceptional. The better choice depends on the existing slab, the design brief and how the space needs to perform.
Read the guideCustomer checklistTake this list to your next conversation. The quality of the answers can tell you a lot about the quality of the proposed work.
Read the guideMistakes to avoidEpoxy kits can look simple online. The difficult part is everything that happens before the coating goes down.
Read the guideMistakes to avoidA slab can look perfectly dry and still create a serious coating problem. Here is what customers should understand before installation.
Read the guideMistakes to avoidResin can transform a surface, but it cannot make structural movement disappear. Learn what should be checked before coating.
Read the guideMistakes to avoidA low number is tempting, especially during a renovation. Learn which parts of a flooring quote are often reduced to create it.
Read the guideMistakes to avoidA floor can look finished before it is ready for furniture, vehicles, chemicals or full commercial use.
Read the guideMistakes to avoidA system that works beautifully in a living room may not be the best choice for a busy workshop, showroom or sun-exposed area.
Read the guideMistakes to avoidEven a well-installed floor can be worn down by abrasive cleaning, dragged equipment and spills left sitting too long.
Read the guideWhy professional mattersThe value of a professional is not just the final roller work. It is the judgement, preparation and accountability behind the finished surface.
Read the guideBefore installationA few simple planning errors can delay an installation or damage a new floor. Use this preparation guide before your start date.
Read the guideWhy professional mattersThe strongest signs of quality appear in the consultation, quote and preparation plan long before the finished floor.
Read the guideProblem solvingDo not rush to paint over the problem. Understand the failure first, then choose the right repair path.
Read the guideDesign & specificationMany colour regrets start before installation. Learn how light, room scale, movement and samples affect the final result.
Read the guideCommercial projectsFor a business, the floor is part of the operating plan. Avoid these common planning and specification mistakes.
Read the guideMistakes to avoidFrom booking too early to choosing a finish from one photo, these are the avoidable decisions that create stress later.
Read the guideWhy professional mattersIf you are unsure whether the slab, system or timing is right, these are the signs that expert advice will save you time and money.
Read the guidePerformanceLifespan depends on more than the product label. Preparation, system selection, traffic, sunlight and care all influence the result.
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Tell us about your space, your priorities and what you have been quoted. We will give you a clear recommendation — even if the answer is not the most decorative system.