Lifespan
How long does epoxy resin last?
A good, thick garage floor coating lasts about 8 to 10 years. A poured epoxy worktop lasts 20 years and more with care, and can be sanded and recoated. A resin bound driveway lasts 20 to 25 years. The preparation, the thickness and the sun decide most of it.
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How long each one lasts
| Job | How long |
|---|---|
| Garage floor coating, thick, on a prepared slab | 8 to 10 years |
| Poured epoxy worktop, with care | 20 years and more |
| Resin bound driveway, on a good base | 20 to 25 years |
| Floor seal (the thinnest system) | Wears fastest; recoated |
| Self-levelling and resin screed floors | Longer than coatings: thicker |
What shortens it
What wears it out
- Poor preparation, the cause of most early failures.
- Too thin a coat for the traffic.
- Sunlight.
- Bleach, harsh chemicals and acidic cleaners.
- Dragging heavy things, and very hot things.
- Grit left on the floor.
What extends it
What keeps it going
- A system thick enough for the use.
- Mats at the doors, and a mop with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- A fresh topcoat before the wear goes through to the base.
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- Oil, old paint and laitance have to come off: a ground or shot-blasted slab, not a swept one.
- Hot tyres can lift a thin or badly bonded coating.
- A good, thick coating lasts about 8 to 10 years in a garage.
A garage floor coating: €30 to €50 a m², plus €10 to €20 a m² if the slab needs preparation.
Send this for a real priceHow this is worked out
Anything you walk on, cook on or shower against, at any real size, is a specialist job: the preparation, the cure and the waterproofing decide whether it lasts. Small pieces are what DIY kits are made for. Experience moves a borderline job, never a shower wall or a commercial floor. Prices are our price guide; your written price comes from the specialist.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How long does an epoxy floor last?
A good, thick garage coating about 8 to 10 years; thicker systems indoors longer. The preparation decides most of it.
Does epoxy resin degrade?
Sunlight yellows and breaks it down over time. Indoors, out of the sun, it lasts far longer.
Can an old epoxy floor be recoated?
Yes, if it's still well stuck down: it's abraded and recoated. A peeling one is ground off first.
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Related guides
- Epoxy garage floorsA coating that takes tyres, oil and salt, on a prepared slab.
- Epoxy resin worktopsPoured worktops and resin over the one you have, and what each costs.
- Epoxy vs resin bound drivewaysTwo different resins, two different jobs.
- Does epoxy resin turn yellow?Sunlight, white pigments and what slows it.
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