A Complete Guide to Different Flooring Types
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A Complete 
Guide to 
Different  
Flooring Types
Today, we all are spoilt for choices!
Whether it is making a decision as small as selecting curtains for home or 
it is as big  as choosing the right flooring type, we all want just the best.
But the markets today are flooded with multiple options and that can lead 
to  confusion in choosing the right flooring type for your place.
Take, for instance, the types of flooring. There are so many and you may 
find each  one to be good for your place. But the truth is not all types will 
suit your  preferences.
So, we are here to take you through the types of flooring that are in the 
trend, their  advantages, disadvantages and purpose.
Epoxy Flooring
Used – This flooring is widely in demand and massively used in 
the houses,  commercial buildings, warehouses, offices, and all the 
places that get heavy  traffic.
Characteristics – Strong, appealing, resistant to acids, suitable 
for heavy  traffic floors
Advantages – Available in different colours and finishes, Liquid-
tight,  resistant to acids and chemicals, shock-resistant, impact-
resistant, easy to  clean, care and maintain.
Purpose – The majority of people prefer going for epoxy flooring 
solutions  because the epoxy floor protects the underlying 
concrete from moisture,  grease, stains, and cracks. It saves you 
from a great deal on cleaning, and  maintenance costs. Also, this 
is pocket-friendly and lasts for years without  losing its luster.
Different epoxy coating types – If you do not want to install the 
entire epoxy  floor, then you can also opt for epoxy coating. Tuff 
Build, the best epoxy  flooring contractor in Melbourne offers 
different types of epoxy coating like  ultra-flake system, industrial 
coating system, metallic marble system,  residential coating system, 
cut and coat system, swirl coat system, benchtop  coating system.
Urethane Flooring
Used – Ideal for both homes and offices
Characteristics – Seamless, durable, non-porous, waterproof, 
long lifespan,  easy maintenance, and lustrous.
Advantages – If you get this flooring solution installed at your 
place, you will  not have to fret over-cleaning. It is easy to clean, 
non-porous, waterproof in  nature. You can easily sterilize it and 
because of its seamless coating, it makes  it difficult for fungus, 
microbial substances to stay on the floor for long. Not  just this, 
you can get Urethane floors in different colours, logos, textures, 
and  patterns.
Purpose – Because of its performance and protection, 
Urethane flooring is  in great demand. These are widely used 
in offices because of their chemical  and slip-resistant 
properties. At homes, it is preferred by people primarily  
because of its stain-resistant qualities, which further prevents 
daily wear  and tear.
Flake Paint Chips
Used – These can be used both in commercial as well as 
residential areas.  These can be used to enhance the beauty of 
the place.
Characteristics– Seamless, non-slippery, strong, durable, chemical-
resistant  Advantages- Getting the flake paint chips installed at 
home or office will  beautify your place. Flake paint chips are 
preferred over other flooring  solutions because the chips 
sprinkled on the floor gives a fancy look.
Purpose – This flooring type is chosen over others because it is 
cost-effective  as compared to the other flooring types. Moreover, 
one can choose from the  different colour types, and create a 
colourful and playful environment.
To get a flake floor finish, you can choose from the types like ultra-
flake, mica  flake, metallic flake, hyper flake, and glitter.
Concrete Sealer
Used – This type of flooring is preferred when the surface is 
exposed to heavy  traffic like large machinery, or harsh chemicals. 
This is mostly used in public  places
Characteristics – Smooth appearance, risk-free surface, 
integrated floor with  concrete, and strong sealing.
Advantages – This floor type is preferred mainly by the 
commercial places, like  industries, offices, gyms and even public 
places because of its crack-resistant  quality. Whether your surface 
is exposed to heavy foot traffic, or chemicals, this  concrete sealer 
floor makes a great choice as it provides floor with high  durability 
and strength. Tuff Build’s concrete floor prevents the floor from oil  
and grease, discoloration, and chemical spills.
Purpose – When the cracks and seams arise spontaneously, those 
are filled with  by concrete sealing so as to protect the building 
from any further damage.
Each of the above floor types have their own purpose and 
benefits. Whichever  floor type you decide for your workplace, or 
home, it is important for you to  know about its characteristics in 
detail. In case, you are not able to decide the  best floor type, 
contact flooring contractors in Melbourne.
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