Epoxy floors offer a reliable and durable surface for commercial and industrial flooring. Epoxy floor coatings are normally applied over concrete floors to provide a high performance, smooth and durable surface that can last many years or withstand heavy loads.
Epoxy floors offer a reliable and durable surface for commercial and industrial flooring. Epoxy floor coatings are normally applied over concrete floors to provide a high performance, smooth and durable surface that can last many years or withstand heavy loads.
Diamond Coatings prepares your floor surface for permanent bonding to the concrete. We diamond grind or shot blast with a dustless vacuum for maximum adhesion. Our team at Diamond Coatings is your one stop shop for all your commercial and residential needs. Being the best and reliable to the most cost effect even during this rough economy.
An epoxy coating will need a slightly porous and cleaned surface to adhere properly. It is important to patch and repair all major cracks and chips before applying the epoxy. Epoxy coating shall not be applied over smooth concrete and the surface must be old enough to ensure a better adherence. Be sure to remove all grease before applying the coating. Test the surface for previous layers of epoxy or other products that might have been applied over the years. To test for sealant, pour a small amount of water onto the floor. It should soak in.
Depending on the product being applied, you might need to apply an epoxy paint and a top coat. Before applying the epoxy coating make sure that the temperature is adequate and follow manufacturer’s recommendations. If applied at different temperatures than the ones specified, the application can bubble and peel. Once you have mixed the product you have a specific time to apply the epoxy coating before it starts to harden.
The primer is applied just like paint and allowed to settle for several hours before the epoxy goes on. To apply cover the floor with a thin layer of water and place all the epoxy on the ground. Using a roller pin on a pole, spread the epoxy out in a thin layer across the entire floor space. When primer has dried, apply the second coat.
The finisher is applied in the same manner as the primer, minus the water basing.
Epoxy floor coatings offer many advantages when compared to other traditional coatings applied over concrete. The following can be considered the most important advantages:
