Epoxy coatings are a step up from engineered wood, tile, laminate or vinyl. This is especially true in commercial and retail spaces like coffee shops, restaurants and hospitals. Epoxy is just cleaner and more durable. However, some folks worry that epoxy coatings can be slippery, especially when wet. Thankfully the solution is simple. Anti skid epoxy coatings. Slip-Resistant Aggregates Professional …
Do-It-Yourself epoxy kits are readily available at local hardware and paint stores. These kits are designed for amateur applicators because they are inexpensive and have a long pot life. Because of the longer pot life, the applicator has more time to apply the coating without the worry it will set during application. Simply stated, DIY epoxies are cheap and user-friendly. …
In certain areas of your home or business, carpet, tile and vinyl flooring may make perfect sense. But in areas where heavy traffic, heavy loads and high impact reign, carpet, tile and vinyl flooring just won’t do. You need more resilient flooring and durable epoxy, polyurethane, polyurea-polyaspartic coatings are the best solution. Two-Part Industrial Grade Coatings Industrial grade epoxy, polyurethane …
Nothing’s better than watching your home valuation increase over time. It provides a sense of financial well-being. The latent capital in your home can help you in retirement or provide a safety net if times get tough. Or maybe you’ve bought your home as a short term investment…a pending flip. So with each home improvement project you take on, increasing …
If you’re a professional contractor that specializes in the installation of epoxy, polyurethane or polyaspartic floor coatings, then you know the importance of concrete preparation. Using the right equipment for coatings during this step is critical to installing high quality floor coatings. Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) For epoxy coating products to properly “bond”, the concrete needs to be rough. That …
The actual installation of an epoxy coating system is just one part of the customer experience. As a contractor specializing in epoxy, polyurethane and polyurea-polyaspartic coatings (www.garagefloorcoating.com), we can install beautiful flooring. However, the breakdown of an essential customer touch point may determine whether we get a 1-star or 5-star review. In this blog, I’ll provide some tips on another …
Just as in painting, installation of epoxy flooring is as much about the preparation as it is about application. Accordingly, high-quality concrete preparation requires careful attention to the repair of hairline cracks, spalling, pitting and major cracks. Besides, proper concrete crack repair enhances the final appearance of your epoxy floor. Concrete crack repair can vary considerably from job to job. …
Applying epoxy, polyurethane and polyurea-polyaspartic coatings to outdoor concrete substrates is very popular. Why? Because these two-component resins provide extreme durability, UV protection and chemical resistance when applied in proper sequence to driveways, walkways, patios or parking lots. But what about indoor epoxy applications? But are these products suitable for indoor spaces as well? Absolutely! Why are Some Customers Reluctant? …
