Epoxy paints don’t adhere to all things. Fortunately, they strongly adhere to properly prepared concrete. So much so that epoxy coatings are one of the most durable flooring applications available. But proper concrete prep requires several assessments be made before epoxy application even begins. Determining the best method of concrete preparation, acid-etching versus diamond grinding, is one of these assessments. …
Being “wet behind the ears” is an idiom that refers to someone’s inexperience or naivete. In the business of epoxy coatings, this is not a good thing. As floor coating company with over 23 years experience, GarageFloorCoating.com has come across many well-intentioned DIYers. A lot of our business involves fixing DIY epoxy applications. Removals and Re-Coats In a vastly overcrowded …
It’s always nice to bring a touch of nature into your home. So how can you blend the natural world with your interior space? One increasingly popular way is to turn your home “outside-in” with full-flake mica epoxy flooring. Basements and garages are great places to install this type of flooring, but because it’s so durable, you can install it …
If you’re a professional contractor that specializes in the installation of epoxy floor coatings, then you know the importance of proper concrete preparation. This step is critical to installing high quality floor coatings. An improperly prepared concrete floor will cause issues over time even if you’ve used the highest-grade coating products around! Concrete Surface Profile It’s all about concrete surface …
Basements can be useful spaces. They can be used as entertainment centers, play rooms, workout rooms, and even extra bedrooms. When finished, they not only add extra living space, they’re a good investment. But to make your basement space livable, a great option is to install basement epoxy flooring. Flooring Choices There are endless basement flooring options, including ceramic tile, carpeting, engineered wood, …
Professionally installed epoxy and polyaspartic flooring is as much about preparation as application. And preparation includes repairing damaged concrete…like hairline cracks, spalling, minor “pitting” and major cracks. The time spent repairing damaged concrete will significantly enhance the final appearance of your installed flooring. Small Cracks When it comes to damaged concrete, the old adage “size matters” does apply. Small hairline …
In the world of epoxy floor coatings, the techniques and tools used to mix epoxy paint before it is ever applied to a floor is critical. So often, it’s simple mixing errors that lead to curing problems and installation disasters. In this blog, we’ll provide some epoxy mixology. A Little Background Most commercial epoxy paints are two-component products, with a …
As a floor coating company with over 20 years experience, we have seen many contractors and DIYers apply coatings without ever testing for moisture content before beginning an epoxy floor application. This is surprising because assessing concrete moisture is one of the most important pre-installation steps. The Problem with Moisture One of the most common problems associated with the peeling …
When contracted to install an epoxy floor coating, the installation itself is only one step in providing a superior customer experience. (Albeit, an important step given that poorly installed epoxy flooring will not get you a referral). To ensure a worthy experience, the contractor needs to provide peripheral services that go above and beyond the installation itself. Ongoing Customer Communication …
In the past, a typical garage was just big enough for a single car, a lawnmower, and several boxes of Christmas decorations. In fact, until fairly recently, the garage wasn’t even attached to the home! Times have changed – and garages have changed along with them. Now, the garage is America’s new front door! A Short History The suburban tract …
