In the more northern US states, winter temperatures can oscillate wildly. Because of these fluctuations, the freeze-and-thaw can do a real number on your concrete flooring. As winters come and go, your concrete continues to deteriorate. However, there’s a cure for damaged concrete. So What Produces the Damage? Water is a strange liquid. When it freezes, it expands around 9 …
You’ve heard of resinous coatings being applied to outdoor substrates like driveways, patios and walkways. But low odor epoxy, polyurethane and polyaspartic products and techniques can create flooring so aesthetically stunning and durable that they’re extremely popular indoors as well? Basement, living room and kitchen floors are being completely transformed! On the other hand, carpet, tile and vinyl flooring are …
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. …
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? …
If you’re reading this, you already know that epoxy coatings provide the most durable flooring. In areas of heavy traffic, high impact, sunlight or chemical exposure…carpet, tile, wood and vinyl flooring won’t do. So if you’re looking to coat your garage, walkway, driveway or basement, the only real decision is which epoxy coating system you get? In this blog, I’ll …
Do-it-yourself or DIY epoxy kits are readily available at your 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 that it will set during application. Simply stated, DIY epoxies …
Epoxy, polyurethane, polyurea-polyaspartic floor coating costs vary widely. From as low as $2.50 a square foot to more than $10.00. But why is the range so wide? Well, there are several reasons including: Which coating system is selected The extent of concrete damage The need for moisture mitigation The need for UV protection Whether an existing coating is present Coating …
