Home renovation is never an easy task. It requires planning and dedication, especially renovating the basement and garage. Thus, many people are leaning towards epoxy flooring. Epoxy is a simple way to not only upgrade your floor but also contribute to its overall appearance. The epoxy floor has a unique touch look that transforms the garage and basement into a luxury and upgraded finishing floor. It gives your garage and basement a shining and refreshingly professional look. The popularity of Epoxy Flooring  The application of Epoxy in commercial and residential construction is growing a ..read more

Polyaspartic coatings are a type of coating that is becoming increasingly popular due to its numerous benefits. Polyaspartic coatings are a type of aliphatic polyurea, which is a hybrid of polyurethane and polyurea. They are a versatile, durable, and fast-drying solution for a wide range of surfaces, including concrete, metal, and wood. Here are some of the benefits of polyaspartic coatings. Fast Drying Time: One of the major benefits of polyaspartic coatings is the fast drying time. Unlike traditional epoxy coatings, polyaspartic coatings dry quickly, often in as little as 2-4 hours. This me ..read more

Has your epoxy failed you? Or have you failed your epoxy? There is an answer and solution to every situation, whatever the situation is. The most likely explanations for an epoxy floor coating failure are that the floor wasn’t properly prepared, the epoxy floor coating being used is poor-quality water-based or another low-grade type of epoxy, and the epoxy was also not regarded for the type of traffic on it, and/or the floor has a problem such as moisture, oil stains, corrosion, or granular concrete with exposed aggregate. Here we discuss some scenarios that explain what an epoxy failure looks ..read more

Epoxy is a beautiful way to upgrade your garage and basement floors from standard floor paints. The seamless and tough look shows professional and expert service. However, epoxy is easy to use, and you can apply it at home with epoxy kits. The easy-to-mix and apply epoxy kits are durable on the surface and can withstand heavy weights or objects on the surface. Epoxy basement and garage floors are a great option for a low-maintenance, lifetime solution, especially against a concrete floor. DIY garage and basement epoxy floor The  epoxy floorDIY is a great project if you want to achieve an ..read more

Decorative colored flakes (sometimes also known as chips or flecks)  add color, texture, and visual appeal to your floor coating. If you have never worked with epoxies and colored flakes before we suggest you give this article below a read to ensure you know how to properly apply colored flakes on your epoxy floor coating. Flakes come in all different shapes and sizes. See our article about the different types of colored flakes and sizes. Every epoxy application will differ slightly in install schedule but it’s important to note that when applying epoxy flakes they will always be applied ..read more

Installing a flooring system can be a daunting task. There are so many factors to consider, such as the material you choose and the installation process itself. One of the most important things to consider is moisture. If you install flooring in a room that has high levels of moisture, it can cause serious damage to your flooring system. In this blog post, we will discuss how to test for moisture before installing flooring. We will also provide tips on how to prevent moisture-related problems from occurring in the future! Moisture Testing Methods Two of the most effective techniques to avoid c ..read more

One of the most common questions we get is “Why are there bubbles in my epoxy floor?”. Let’s take a look at why this occurs and how to address the issue when it happens. Air moves in and out of concrete with changes in temperature. When air gets trapped or gasses from the concrete substrate release they can create tiny bubbles, pinholes, blisters and craters in the epoxy coating. This process is called outgassing. The main function of an epoxy coating or flooring systems in general is to provide a barrier of entry to outside liquids, chemicals and other items that enter the floor. Any voids o ..read more

You have decided to use an epoxy coating on your concrete floor. The next order of business is to decide what floor preparation method should be used. There are several different methods to prepping for a floor coating. Preparation of your floor is the most important step! In this article we will explain the different methods and the pros and cons of each. Floor Prep Before Applying Epoxy The first step before applying any epoxy coating is to prep the floor. It is imperative that you clean your floor thoroughly. When working on a concrete base you should look to fill in any cracks, hairline fr ..read more

Epoxy colored flakes also referred to as paint chips, decorative flakes, and colored flecks are used to help create beautiful epoxy finishes. They are used in epoxy and resinous floor coatings to give the floor an aesthetic appeal, texture, hide imperfections and help to build up the thickness of the coating applied. They also act as an additional aggregate to help prevent slips and falls. Many different levels of texture can be achieved through this unique product. Let’s review the ins and out of colored decorative flakes. What are Decorative Colored Flakes? Flakes are specially formulated vi ..read more