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Epoxy vs Painted Concrete
Paint is a film that sits on the surface. Epoxy is a film that bonds to it. In this heat, that difference shows up in about eighteen months.
| Factor | Option A | Option B |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | A few mils | 8 to 20 mils, or more on a build system |
| Hot-tire resistance | Lifts under a warm tire | Rated for it |
| Life on a garage floor | One to three summers here | Ten years and up with care |
| Cost | Cheapest option | Two to four times paint |
Where paint is fine.
A wall, a curb, a shed floor that sees foot traffic.
Where it fails.
Any slab a car parks on. A 140-degree surface softens the paint, the tire lifts it, and the peel spreads from there.