Epoxy resin is perfect for residential and commercial premises that cater to cats, dogs, and a whole host of other domesticated pets which need a pet-friendly floor. Clawed paws can cause significant damage with time, so such a high-wear environment requires tough flooring to handle the day-to-day scratches, impact and mess from animals – especially dogs who are pacing, running and walking across it all the time. 

Not just domestic, but epoxy flooring is ideal in commercial premises too such as: 

• Animal shelters 

• Veterinarians 
• Catteries 
• Dog kennels 
• Pet grooming salons 

If you are looking for a sturdy yet appealing floor at home with your ever-loving pets, then epoxy flooring would no doubt be a great choice. Contact Tuff Build, the best epoxy flooring service provider in Melbourne. 

To see the results, reach out to our website’s gallery where happy paws on epoxy floors will bring a smile and satisfaction to your faces.  

Looking at the results, we thought of sharing with you some of the key benefits of having an epoxy floor in pet-friendly premises. 

No Lingering Smell  

One of the biggest benefits of epoxy for pet-friendly floors is the durability and strengthening properties the resin has. This, however, is not possible only with any random resin.    

Finding the right resin that fits your purpose is important for desired results. So, if you tell our epoxy experts about your requirements, they will give you the most suitable product and the end result.  

Epoxy is Durable and Hard-Wearing 

Epoxy makes it ideal for floors that get high-wear and impact, like vets and other industrial and commercial properties. Just because the epoxy is poured over a mechanically prepared concrete floor, it can prove to be an economical option both for big and small businesses.  

As an added bonus, epoxy coats are available in a range of finishes that would suit any design aesthetic that you can possibly think of, from mono colour to flake to artistic marbling.  Our team of experts can even incorporate your own images or logos if you want something unique, customized, or just pawfect. 

Easy to Clean and Waterproof  

Epoxy for pet-friendly floors is a great solution for minimizing the impact of indoor pet related messes – both residentially and commercially. Messes such as: 

• Pet urine and faeces 
• Vomits 
• Food spills  
• Water bowl spills 
• General dirt, mud and debris that gets in through paws 

Concrete is porous in nature. It means any liquids that are spilt or applied otherwise can seep into it over time, causing damage and a biologically hazardous breeding ground for germs. 

This is the reason the professional application of an epoxy coating over the concrete base is recommended. It not only extends the life of the floor, but also creates a hygienic, non-porous surface which is easy to clean with broom, mop, or even more specialized sanitation regime as required. 

Slip-Resistant for Paws  

Having professionally applied epoxy floor creates a safer surface for both paws and human feet. It helps in removing the more obvious trip hazards that may be present in standard, not-always fully levelled concrete. 

Animal-friendly premises like vets, pet grooming salons and shelters normally have a high number of visitors, so it is really important to protect not just the four-legged visitors but also the two-legged ones. Removing potential slip hazards can be as easy as applying a special slip-resistant coating, which makes the floor a safer place for everyone, even when it is damp. The slip-resistance feature also helps add life to the floor by acting as a protective barrier  

Epoxy Floor on Which You Can Rely  

Epoxy floors are durable, hard wearing and a safe option for commercial, industrial and residential sites. If you want to know more about the best epoxy flooring solution in Melbourne, drop us a call.  

This was all about epoxy flooring at residential premises. Now, let us see epoxy floors for dog daycare.  

Every day, dog daycare floors experience the non-stop traffic of dogs also leading to scratching and running. Occasional accidents may even take place so to avoid any such mishappening, the daycare would need an appropriate epoxy floor system. Epoxy will handle abrasion from animal nails and heavy cleanings as well as chemical resistance to disinfectants and urine.  

Epoxy floor coatings and other resinous finishes are ideal for use throughout the daycare. In addition to dog daycare, polymer floor coatings can also be advantageous in other animal facilities such as dog boarding, animal shelters, veterinary clinics, grooming spas, animal training facilities, hotel kennels, boarding catteries and others. 

Resistant to Stains and Scratches 

Without professionally installed high-durability floor coating, floors in a dog daycare are susceptible to unsightly scratches from dogs’ toenails, from running, stains from housebreaking accidents with accompanying unsanitary conditions. All of this can leave an unprofessional image in customers’ minds. To keep a building in sanitary and appealing condition, facilities often opt for durable, epoxy floor systems. These high-strength floor toppings can withstand the day-to-day activity from cleaning protocols and human foot traffic. 

Fast Installation Turnaround  

Like many other facilities, dog daycare may not be able to afford long period of downtime to install floor. The professional epoxy floor installation team can install epoxy floor coatings in record turnaround times, sometimes in just as little as two days. 

No Use of Formaldehyde  

Dog daycare is entrusted to take care of beloved animals and it should not include exposing the fur buddies to harsh chemicals, including toxic formaldehyde and phthalates. Epoxy floor coatings contain no formaldehyde or phthalates; therefore, it makes them safe for pets.   

No Bad Odor Emissions  

Regardless of industry, once floors have been installed, they must not emit any odour or fumes. This is important, especially when dealing with animals. Additionally, flooring should not release toxins that can potentially irritate or endanger both animals and employees. 

Chemical Resistance and Cleanability 

Flooring in a dog daycare and similar facilities must be able to resist any urine or animal waste, as well as sanitizing cleaners. Epoxy floors for dog daycares have exceptional acid, alkaline and chemical resistance which can withstand exposure to urine and dog waste. It is the high strength surfaces that also resist odour absorption, which helps in keeping facilities clean. 

Durability 

Dog daycare facility owners would need a floor design that can last long and perform year after year. Also, the floor can be installed and easily maintained within allocated budgets. Other floor types such as vinyl may not be able to withstand the day-to-day abuse that dog daycare faces. Epoxy floor coatings can. These resinous floor toppings furnish superior life cycle value and ensure that the floor endures the day-to-day activities, nails impacting the surface area and sanitizing cleaners that are used in dog daycare. 

Options for Bacteriostatic, Fungistatic Flooring 

Any facility that houses animals can get susceptible to bacteria and fungus growth due in part to natural germs that the dogs carry as well as urine and waste incidents. Proactive facility pathogen control calls for antimicrobial floors that feature bacteriostatic and fungistatic options, especially seamless resinous floor finishes. 

For successful floor applications with superior durability, contact the professional epoxy floor installers – Tuff Build epoxy floor installers in Melbourne.