What is the difference between an epoxy coating and floor paint? Paints designed for floor applications are a latex acrylic based product which can have small amounts of epoxy added to them for added durability. These are known as epoxy paints and are applied in a single step process. Don't be fooled...these are not the same as epoxy coatings. At Crystal Diamond, We specialize  on bringing you nothing but quality when it comes to getting your Residential Epoxy floor needs done the right way.