What is Epoxy floor coating
Epoxy floor coating is comprised of epoxy which mixes resin and polyamin hardener. The substrates cure into a long-lasting finish that protects against heavy usage. Epoxy provides excellent protection against chips, stains, and chemicals. Epoxy floor coating is commonly used in garage floors for its ability to protect against auto-related wear and tear such as oil spillage. However the coating is also used in auto shops, hangars, and other commercial settings such as museums and even in the forays of convention centers and even gymnasiums. Garage floors and spaces treated with epoxy also provide simpler maintenance than bare cement floors which tend to release dust particles.
In addition to its functional purpose, epoxy floor coatings also provide beautiful end-results that will transform existing dull concrete floors into eye-appealing spaces. Customers can choose from a variety of colors and hues to customize their floors to suit their individual preferences.
One of the reason we advise our customers from applying epoxy themselves is that store-bought epoxy floor coatings do not provide the necessary protection against hot tire pick up for example. Store bought water-based epoxy coatings fail to provide a thick strong layer of protection and can grow weaker in warmer conditions.
Solid epoxy floor leave a reflective sheen to a surface. Customers not only have the option of selecting the color of their preference, but also, select custom patterns that can be created with a rolling sponge to add a level of interest.
What’s the purpose of applying Epoxy clear coat?
What is Concrete Resurfacing?
Resurfacing concrete is an efficient way to salvage deteriorating concrete without tearing out old concrete slabs. It’s a great way to add value to existing home properties and improve the aesthetic appeal of the exterior and interior spaces of enterprise buildings. Concrete resurfacing systems and concrete overlay systems are used in driveways, patios, pool decks, auto shops, and many more locations.
As part of our decorative concrete overlay systems, we offer stamped overlays in a variety of different stone patterns to fit our customer’s unique project requirements and aesthetic preference.
Stamped overlays are a cost-efficient way to improve the curb appeal of a home,without having to replace or tear out existing concrete slabs.They can be stained to a desired color and our experts will ensure a long-lasting, weather-resistant application. The decorative concrete technique gives the appearance of realistical stone tiles. Stamped overlay systems are especially popular in driveways and patios, and landscaping projects seeking to obtain a high-end appearance.
Though there are many do-it-yourself solutions readily available, an insufficient knowledge-base of working temperature conditions such as high heat may unexpectedly influence curing time and produce less than desirable results. Because concrete resurfacing systems are oftentimes applied outdoors in fluctuating conditions, it’s important to hire professionals that understand the specific needs of a customer’s project to apply the proper sealants and assure long-lasting application.
Prepping existing concrete for resurfacing begins with cleaning with a high pressure washer to remove dirt so that the adhesion coat can be applied. Large cracks are also repaired to ensure a smooth application. After applying an initial acid wash the concrete overlay is applied.
We also offer several overlay textures that we create by hand. Hand troweled texture application can be manipulated to create different levels of smoothness. Knockdown texture, is another raised texture option that will provide slightly cooler temperatures in the hot summers. The texture is “knocked down” after initial application and will leave small troughs and grooves that decrease the surface that bare feet will come in contact with.
I’m considering a more textured look. What are my options?
Are Polished concrete floors slippery?
What are the use-cases for orange peel?
Orange peel is another raised texture that can be used in poolside decks to due its tendency to be cooler to walk on when compared to concrete, brick or pavers. Unlike knockdown texture, the orange peel will cure in an “orange peel” texture as suggested by its name. Nonetheless we ensure to scrape orange peel and remove burs to obtain smooth walking surfaces.