Compressive Strength

Part 7: Compressive Strength in Epoxy Garage Floor Coatings. Part 7! In this part, we’ll discuss compressive strength in epoxy garage floor coatings, breaking down what it is, how it’s measured, and why it’s an important consideration for your residential epoxy flooring project in Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, the GTA, Scarborough, and Brampton. Compressive force measures epoxy coatings’ ability to withstand compressive forces before failure, a critical factor for load-bearing surfaces with concrete coating services.

Measurement Method

How it’s measured: A cured coated sample is placed between two parallel plates in a compression testing machine, and a compressive load is applied to the specimen at a controlled rate—the load at which the sample fails or deforms significantly is recorded, with this value expressed in PSI for clarity. Why is it important: Whenever the coating is exposed to high pressure, you need to make sure it can withstand it without failure, which is essential for floors with heavy industrial equipment or internal coatings in pipes and tanks that need to handle high-pressure environments while staying intact with your garage floor coating.

Performance Standards

Typical values for context: Concrete is generally around 3,000-4,000 PSI, providing a baseline, while our materials include Epoxy/MVB at ~10,050 PSI and Polyaspartic/Polyurea at ~9,500 PSI, showcasing our high standards with epoxy flooring Toronto. Ensure your coating withstands pressure—contact us for industrial solutions with Alpha Lux Coatings!