In this blog, we discuss how multiple coats of one or more floor coating products – epoxy, polyurethane, polyurea-polyaspartic – are used in combination to produce a floor “coating systems”. Coating systems, once applied to concrete, produce the beautiful and durable flooring that customers desire. Types of Coating Systems Coating systems tend to fall into one of 3 categories: Solid color (“seamless”) …
You may have heard about epoxy floor coatings, 2-component coatings available at your local hardware store. If you didn’t know otherwise, you’d think this was the only type of coating available. In fact, there are several types, each with important advantages and disadvantages. Choose the wrong product for your project and you’ll be re-coating within a year! Different Coating Product …
Indoor Epoxy Installations You’ve heard of epoxy, polyurethane, polyurea-polyaspartic coatings being installed outdoors on driveways, patios and walkways. But did you know that new “cutting-edge” coating products can create flooring so aesthetically stunning and durable that they’re popular indoors as well? Because of this, basements, living rooms and kitchen floors are being completely transformed! Indoor epoxy is the new kid …
Alas, musty basements Have you noticed a musty odor in certain areas of your home? That’s a sign of concrete moisture vapor transmission. It’s a common problem in musty basements. The moisture source, typically the earth itself, provides a continuous flow of humidity that passes through your concrete slab. Over time, the infiltration of moisture may lead to efflorescence (visible …
You’ve seen those “Slippery When Wet” signs in coffee shops, restaurants and shopping malls. But why do these public spaces use epoxy flooring? Isn’t it slippery when wet? Because they’re easy to clean, stain and scratch resistant, super durable, and yes, are slip-resistant as well. Slip-Resistant Aggregates – Anti-Skid But epoxy flooring isn’t just for public spaces. This flooring is …
So you’ve made the decision to coat your garage floor, patio, basement or driveway. And you’ve made the smart decision to have a professional installer do the job. But now how do you pick a great floor coating company? Arm Yourself with the Right Questions The best way to pick a great floor coating company is to arm yourself with …
If you’re a professional contractor (or have hired one) that specializes in the installation of epoxy, polyurethane, and polyurea-polyaspartic floor coatings, then you know the importance of concrete preparation. This step is critical to installing high quality floor coatings. Why? Concrete Preparation – Surface Profiles Well, it’s all about concrete surface profile (CSP). For coating products to properly “bond”, the …
Being “wet behind the ears” refers to an individual’s inexperience or naiveté. In our 23 years of garage floor coating experience, we’ve seen many contractors and DIYers that would qualify. Failure at mitigating moisture is one of many examples. Moisture mitigation is incredibly important in floor coatings application. Yet so many installers don’t take this into account. Whether it’s lack …
High-quality concrete preparation requires meticulous attention to damaged concrete. This includes the repair of hairline cracks, spalling, minor indentations (“pitting”) and major cracks. Because just as in painting, application of epoxy, polyurea and polyaspartic floor coatings is as much about preparation as it is about application. The time spent on these issues will significantly enhance the final appearance of your …
