Epoxy Pros 217
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Welcome to Epoxy Pros 217
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At Epoxy Pros 217, we specialize in transforming ordinary surfaces into durable, high-performance works of art. With over a decade of hands-on experience and thousands of completed projects, our team delivers premium epoxy flooring and countertop solutions built to last. From garages and basements to kitchens and commercial spaces, we combine expert craftsmanship with cutting-edge materials to create finishes that are as strong as they are stunning.
As a family owned business, we take pride in providing honest service, attention to detail, and results that exceed expectations. When you choose
Epoxy Pros 217, you're not just getting a floor—you’re investing in quality, reliability, and a surface you’ll love for years to come.
Commercial/Residential
Our Commitment to Excellence
With over a decade of experience, Epoxy Pros 217 specializes in high-quality epoxy countertops and flooring. Our team has successfully completed more than 3,500 installations across 14 states, showcasing our dedication to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on delivering impeccable results and a stunning portfolio that reflects our commitment to excellence in every project.
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POLYUREA vs EPOXY
Don't be scammed or misled by the Polyurea 4x stronger then epoxy hype.....
Polyurea one day floors! I know if you’re shopping epoxy, you’ll run across this advertisement.
Here’s the real scoop:
People post stuff like that because it sells, not because it’s accurate.
That entire script is a marketing narrative used by 1-day polyurea/polyaspartic companies to justify one day floors. It’s not based on actual chemistry or field perfomance. Here’s what’s really going on:
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Why companies say “Epoxy bad, polyurea good”
It’s a simple sales pitch:
Epoxy = old, weak, fails fast
Polyurea = new, strong, “4× better,” lasts forever
It gives homeowners a “hero vs villain” storyline.
But in reality…
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The statements they make are misleading.
1. “Epoxy fails in a few years”
Only cheap water-based epoxies or big-box store kits fail early.
Real 100% solids industrial epoxies (or epoxy mortar systems) are used in:
Airplane hangars
Food plants
Warehouses
Manufacturing facilities
These floors last 15–25+ years and are stronger than most polyurea basecoats.
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2. “Polyurea is 4× stronger than epoxy”
This is one of the most repeated false claims online.
Tensile strength: some polyureas are higher, many aren’t
Adhesion: epoxy is usually stronger
Hardness: epoxy beats most polyureas
Flexibility: polyurea beats epoxy
UV stability: polyaspartic beats epoxy (true)
There is no chemical chart anywhere that shows polyurea is “4× stronger across the board.” It’s made-up.
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3. “Polyurea never chips, peels, or discolors”
Also false.
Polyurea:
Can peel if surface prep is bad
Can discolor if wrong polyaspartic is used
Can blister in moisture
Can amber under UV if not an aliphatic system
Every coating fails if installed wrong.
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What’s actually true?
Different chemistries do different jobs well.
Epoxy (100% solids)
Best adhesion
Best build/body
Best for patching and repairing
Best vapor tolerance
Best self-leveling
Most cost-effective
Polyurea
Very fast cure
Very flexible
Great for cold climates
High impact resistance
✘ Poor self-leveling
✘ Not UV stable without a topcoat
✘ Thin film unless applied multiple passes
Polyaspartic
Best UV stability
Fast return to service
Can be clear or pigmented
Great as a topcoat
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So why do they push polyurea?
Because of profit margins and speed. It's all about putting more money in their bank account quicker.
1-day systems = more jobs per week = more money.
Polyaspartic dries in 1–2 hours.
They can do:
Grind
Polyurea base
Chip
Polyaspartic topcoat
All in one day.
Epoxy generally takes longer, so companies need more labor. But penetrates deeper in concrete during curing, which give you a more durable floor.
Marketing angle:
“If it’s fast, it must be better.” Don't fall for the one day install gimmick sales pitch.
But that’s not how chemistry works.
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The real truth in one sentence
A properly installed industrial epoxy system outperforms most polyurea systems — but a polyurea/polyaspartic system can outperform CHEAP epoxies and allows faster turnaround. But commercial epoxy will outlast and out perform day after day.