Epoxy flooring comes in many varieties. Here is a brief summary of the epoxy floor systems used today and related terms. Self-leveling epoxy. The most common type of epoxy is self-leveling epoxy flooring which is easy to level to create a smooth surface in office buildings, garages, and other settings. 100% solids epoxy. The most durable form of epoxy is 100% solids which can last up to twenty-five years. DIY garage kits, by comparison, may be only 30-40% solids and last up to three years at the most. 100% solid epoxy floor coatings cure into a stable and durable surface with a layer up to 2mm thick. Water-based epoxy. Water-based epoxy coatings are helpful in some applications but work more as sealers and primers because they spread thinly and do not offer the durability of 100% solids epoxy durability. Epoxy mortar flooring. The most durable type of available epoxy. It is 100% solid epoxy with ground quartz. Industrial settings that require extreme chemical and impact resistance use mortar epoxy. Quartz epoxy. This type of epoxy combines epoxy polymer resins and colored quartz for a decorative floor system that’s also sanitary and durable. Antistatic epoxy. Also known as electrostatic charge (ESD) epoxy, this epoxy holds static electricity that dissipates any discharge. Areas containing flammable materials and sensitive electronics use antistatic epoxy. Epoxy flake flooring. An epoxy flake concrete coating uses colorful epoxy flakes to add a multi-colored and textured effect to your floor. These flakes offer a skid-resistant surface and come in various colors and textures. Metallic epoxy flooring. This form of epoxy flooring creates a one-of-a-kind visual effect thanks to metallic pigments in the epoxy that are agitated in various ways before the epoxy cures. The result is a floor with the illusion of depth and movement that may resemble lava, flowing water, lightning, smoke, or marble.