Floors are usually the part of the home that is often ignored. Even though they are considered to be an essential part of everyday productivity and safety, homeowners usually take floors for granted. Perhaps you would agree that the floors of the home play a huge part in its overall aesthetics. If you do, you should consider getting a flooring upgrade. If you are familiar with epoxy flooring, you might want to go with that.
Epoxy floors are highly utilized in large scale establishments where there is heavy foot traffic. Because of their easy-to-maintain and smooth surface, many homeowners also acquire epoxy flooring in their homes. Epoxy is a chemical that is used as a sealant for concrete floors. It can be used in various applications, including walls, garage floors, and walkways. The benefits of epoxy flooring are numerous which is why it is becoming a popular flooring option for homeowners nowadays. Concrete floors with epoxy coating are observed to last a lot longer and resist considerable wear compared to ordinary flooring. You can end up saving a lot of money if you go for this option.
Epoxy is a material that acts as a sealant for concrete floors. Epoxy coatings can be used on floors for commercial buildings, walkways, even on walls or ceilings at times, and most commonly on garage floors. Many facilities that have already experienced the benefits of epoxy flooring are commercial or industrial buildings such as manufacturing plants, warehouses, pharmaceutical buildings, food or beverage plants, even laboratories. To get the full list of benefits out of epoxy flooring, just visit https://www.corraypainting.com/blog/10-benefits-of-epoxy-flooring.
Epoxy coatings are typically applied on concrete floors to create a smooth and durable surface that can last for decades with only little maintenance. The application of the epoxy coating on concrete floors does not take too long to complete, especially if there are no visible cracks or any damage on the surface. If the concrete is already too old, surface testing may be needed to know if there are other products applied on its surface before.
An epoxy coating requires a clean and slightly porous surface to adhere properly. Epoxy may not bond to sealed or polished concrete. The concrete also must be fully cured. Before apply epoxy floor coating, it is important to patch and repair all major cracks and chips in the concrete surface and to remove all grease. Go to this website to know how to properly apply epoxy coating on concrete floors.
If you are not too familiar with how epoxy flooring is made, it would be best to let the job done by a professional. Some contractors offer epoxy coating services to local clients with concrete floors. In some cases, an epoxy primer may need to be applied after the coating for better results. Knowing the right formula can be a bit tricky which is why professional help is recommended most of the time.
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| Blending Epoxy Flooring |
Step By StepSafety: (if epoxy)Wear chemical goggles when blending the epoxy. Wear nitrile gloves when handling the epoxy. Safety: (if polyavastic)ALWAYS wear a respirator with a 3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridge when working with polyavastic, whether blending, troweling or topcoating. Be sure to follow the cartridge replacement plan. Wear chemical goggles when blending the polyavastic. Wear nitrile gloves when handling the polyavastic. Step 1The first step is to prepare the surface and remove any existing coating or concrete laitance. The surface needs to be porous and able to absorb the adhesive binder. You can do this simple test – pour a little solvent on it and see if it soaks in. If the solvent lays on the surface than you need to scratch up the surface further. Use Xylene or M.E.K. as the solvent – you will also use this to keep your tools clean. Step 2The next step is to prime the floor. Unless your floor has a moisture problem – then this primer step is skipped and you will use our Vapor Vent epoxy stone flooring method instead. Step 3Mark out your first section on the floor so you know how much area each kit needs to cover. Make sure your gauge rake is set to the proper depth – which is usually 1/8″ more than the desired thickness. You may need to mark out the next section before blending each new batch until you are confident that you are getting the right coverage. 32 square feet per kit at a depth of 3/8″ 24 square feet per kit at a depth of 1/2″ (we recommend a depth of 1/2″ for pools, patios and walkways) 16 square feet per kit at a depth of 3/4″ (we recommend a depth of 3/4″ for driveways) Step 4 (if epoxy)Blending Instructions: Add 2 quarts of Pebblestone Epoxy Part A into 1 quart of Pebblestone Epoxy Part B and blend thoroughly. Pour the blend over 2 bags of pebbles. Blend thoroughly. Step 4 (if polyavastic)Blending Instructions: Pour the whole quart can of Polyavastic part B into the short-filled gallon can of Polyavastic part A and blend thoroughly. Pour the blend over 2 bags of pebbles. Blend thoroughly. Step 5Pour out the pebbles and spread them with the gauge rake to get a uniform coverage. Then use a finish trowel to smooth out the pebbles to make an even surface. Try to have an even finish with no trowel marks or stray rocks sticking up. It is easy to do a nice job, but it does take extra time. If you try to hurry it will not look nice. Step 6The next step is to let the pebblestone get hard. Indoor epoxy will be cured the next morning. Outdoor polyavastic will take an extra day to cure. Then scrape off any stray pebbles that are sticking up and sweep or blow off the floor to remove the extra pebbles. Step 7 (if epoxy)Topcoat Blending Instructions: Add 2 quarts of Pebblestone Epoxy Part A into 1 quart of Pebblestone Epoxy Part B and blend thoroughly. Roll an even topcoat over the pebblestone. * Approximate coverage for 1 kit (3 quarts) of pebblestone epoxy (for topcoat) is 100 square feet. Step 7 (if polyavastic)Topcoat Blending Instructions: Pour the whole quart can of Polyavastic part B into the short-filled gallon can of Polyavastic part A and blend thoroughly. Do not try to split the kit. If you must split a kit, be sure to throughly blend the part A before pouring it because some components of the part A will have settled to the bottom of the can. Then split by weight – 2 parts Polyavastic part B to 3 parts Polyavastic part A. Read more: https://www.everlastepoxy.com/everlast-epoxy-floors-installation. |
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