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. …
There are lots of reasons to want an epoxy floor installed in your home, commercial facility or retail space. An epoxy coating is unique because it provides a trifecta of aesthetics, durability and moisture mitigation not provided with other flooring options. Vinyl, tile, engineered wood or carpet, won’t provide all these benefits. But what I love the most about epoxy …
In prior blogs, we’ve covered a lot of topics from concrete preparation and moisture-mitigation to improving the customer experience. But this time around, I’m invoking the “A picture is worth a thousand words” adage by showing several before and after epoxy installs. Nothing gets us more business than showing our customer prospects what their garage could look like! Peeling Paint …
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 …
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 …
We often get asked about epoxy coating applications in bad weather. Indoor installations like kitchens and basements can be performed in the worst of weather. However, we can’t install an epoxy coating on a driveway or patio in a snow storm. But can an epoxy installation be performed, say in an open garage, in the cold, rain, wind or snow? …
You’ve heard the festive holiday music in the cafes and retail stores. Yes, it’s that time of year. Bet your wondering what gift you should get your significant other this holiday season? Maybe another sweater, lounge pants, a wallet…more tools? Why not get him something he’d really love…like a man cave! A Man Cave is a Perfect Gift A man …
