{"id":218,"date":"2018-10-03T20:40:06","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T20:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beton.wigdesign.ca\/?p=218"},"modified":"2019-03-29T10:42:43","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T15:42:43","slug":"an-epoxy-floor-or-carpeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betonsurface.ca\/en\/an-epoxy-floor-or-carpeting\/","title":{"rendered":"An Epoxy Floor or Carpeting?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready to do or redo your basement flooring but still torn between epoxy or carpeting?<\/em><\/p>\n

Consult our guide to help you make the right choice.<\/em><\/p>\n

An Epoxy Floor or Carpeting? Carpeting\"epoxy<\/h2>\n

Due to its fibrous nature, carpeting tends to absorb a lot of humidity. As you can imagine, this can cause several problems. One particular problem, however, can lead to worse consequences than all others: the proliferation of bacteria and fungi, which can cause bad odours and potential health problems.<\/p>\n

While carpeting is aesthetically more appealing and available in a wide range of colours and styles, unless it\u2019s cleaned on a very regular basis (and even then, there are no guarantees), problems related to bacteria and fungi can appear.<\/p>\n

When we consider an average of 200,000 bacteria per square foot of carpeting<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, do aesthetics beat the problems inherent in a carpet? We\u2019ll let you decide!<\/p>\n

An Epoxy Floor or Carpeting? Epoxy<\/h2>\n

Epoxy<\/a>, on the other hand, has antibacterial properties and is waterproof. Hence, not only are you spared a breeding ground for bacterial growth, but your floor will also be resistant against liquid attacks and a variety of chemical products.<\/p>\n

Easy to maintain and durable, epoxy is, without a doubt, a hygienic material. It\u2019s therefore no surprise that it\u2019s the preferred option in many buildings where hygiene is an important factor, including:<\/p>\n