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The cost of a garage floor coating is determined by the size of the garage, the type of system you use, and the condition of the existing concrete. Metallic epoxy flooring is more expensive than traditional flooring systems because it requires specialized metallic pigments and multiple layers as well as more time and effort to produce distinctive patterns.
Despite the increased costs, many homeowners and business owners find that it is well worth the extra money. We are delighted to examine your current flooring and provide free estimates for either system.
Nearly all garage floors we do can be completed in one to two days. Metallic floors could take up to four days, depending on the size, condition of the existing concrete, and epoxy system used.
Caring for your epoxy floor will take a minimum amount of time, but you’ll want to do it on a regular basis in order for it to stay in excellent form. Simply sweep or vacuum regularly, and mop with just water or mild detergent if needed.
Epoxy flooring can last for many years with proper care! The exact lifespan of your epoxy flooring will vary depending on the type of epoxy coating you choose, the traffic level, and the environmental conditions. However, when you use New Wave Resins, you will be protected by our 10-year warranty!
We grind the concrete with a concrete grinder that uses metal-bonded diamond tooling to open the pores of the concrete, abrade the surface, and remove pollutants such as oil, dirt, and grease.
The concrete grinder is connected to a large, industrial vacuum that is designed to prevent concrete dust from escaping into the air. It does an excellent job keeping dust out of the air. It’s possible, though, that some dirt will slip through.
We begin by applying a vapor barrier, which is a specifically formulated seal coat placed beneath the epoxy coating, once the concrete slab has been properly prepared. The moisture vapor barrier aids in the prevention of fluids passing through concrete.
To guarantee moisture does not reach the epoxy flooring system, we need to cure the moisture barrier. We’ll apply our epoxy coating and broadcast the flakes to rejection after it’s cured, which means the entire floor is fully coated and there are no reflective areas.
After that, we will scrape up all loose flakes and vacuum the floor once more the next day. We also provide an optional water-based acrylic sealer, often known as a grout coat, which can help smooth out the flakes and add dimension and luster to them.
The final stage is to apply a chemical-resistant, protective polyurethane topcoat. After 24 hours, the floors are ready for light usage.
We offer a high-build, metallic floor coating that provides the ultimate metallic look with stunning depth of color and the capacity to use many colors in the same floor.
This coating is then spread out over the entire surface with a squeegee after being mixed with a drill mixer. Additional accent colors may be poured onto the floor and gently combined using a roller.
Finally, a topcoat is applied to ensure that the flooring retains its good visual appeal, as well as proper protection from high traffic and corrosive chemicals.
Prior to our arrival, household items and/or cars will need to be removed from the area. Depending on the sort of flooring you choose and other factors like season and temperature, you can use your floor with light traffic after 1 day and heavy traffic after 3 days.
The most essential step in the installation procedure is crack repair and restoration, which entails careful preparation of the surface.
Pre-existing defects, cracks, and other foreign particles can compromise the integrity of your new epoxy flooring, therefore, all efforts are made to repair any flaws while reducing dust and other messes throughout the procedure.
By using modern, high quality diamond grinding equipment combined with diligent efforts from our highly trained team, we are able to keep dust and debris to a minimum during the installation process.
Of course! We’ll sit down with you before we start your epoxy floor installation to talk about the future you want for it and determine which color and texture is best suited to your preferences and needs.