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Concrete Coating FAQs

These answers explain how New Wave Resins approaches common questions about concrete floors, patios, countertops, finishes, planning, care, service areas, and consultations. Because every surface and project is different, final recommendations are discussed after the team understands the actual space.

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What services does New Wave Resins offer?

New Wave Resins offers Garage Floor Coating, Porches & Patios, Stained Concrete, Metallic Floor Coating, Grind & Seal, Epoxy Countertops, and Commercial Concrete Coatings. These services cover a range of residential and commercial surfaces, but not every option is automatically appropriate for every slab, room, or countertop. A consultation helps connect the available service to the condition and intended use of the specific surface.

Where does New Wave Resins provide service?

Blackshear is the primary market, and the service areas also include Waycross, Brunswick, and St. Marys. The broader service region is Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida. An address outside the named city routes can be discussed directly so the team can determine whether it falls within the practical service region.

Is New Wave Resins family-owned?

Yes. New Wave Resins is a family-owned business based in Blackshear, Georgia. The owner is present on every job, which gives customers a direct connection to the person guiding the work and the conversation around the project.

What happens during a free consultation?

The consultation is a project-specific conversation about the surface, the space, and the finish direction you are considering. Helpful information may include whether the project involves a garage, porch, patio, interior floor, commercial area, or countertop, as well as the current condition and the visual result you want to explore. The consultation is also the appropriate place to ask questions that depend on the actual project.

Does New Wave Resins publish standard prices?

No standard prices are published because coating and countertop projects are evaluated individually. Surface condition, preparation needs, project size, selected service, finish direction, access, and detail work can all shape the scope. A consultation allows New Wave Resins to discuss a current project-specific quote without presenting a generic number as though it applies to every property.

Can I get an estimate from photos alone?

Photos can help introduce the surface and the type of space, but they may not show every condition that matters to project planning. New Wave Resins may use submitted information as a starting point while keeping guidance tied to the actual project. The goal is to treat photos as helpful context rather than a complete description of a slab, countertop, or work area.

What finish choices can I discuss?

Customers can discuss visual directions associated with Garage Floor Coating, Porches & Patios, Stained Concrete, Metallic Floor Coating, Grind & Seal, and Epoxy Countertops. The gallery can provide general inspiration for color, texture, and appearance, but an image does not prove that the same approach fits another surface. Finish planning should account for the actual space and the look the customer wants to create.

What is grind and seal concrete?

Grind & Seal is one of the services offered by New Wave Resins. The service should be discussed in relation to the existing concrete and the intended appearance rather than reduced to a product description or a universal performance promise. During a consultation, the team can help clarify whether this finish direction belongs in the options considered for the project.

Can New Wave Resins coat a garage floor?

Garage Floor Coating is an available New Wave Resins service. Planning begins with the garage surface, its current condition, how the space is used, and the finish direction the customer prefers. The team reviews those details so the conversation stays connected to the actual garage.

Does New Wave Resins work on porches and patios?

Yes. Porches & Patios is an available service category. Outdoor concrete can present its own design and surface-planning questions, so the conversation should focus on the particular porch or patio rather than assuming that every exterior area needs the same treatment.

Are metallic floor coatings available?

Yes. Metallic Floor Coating is one of the available services. Because appearance can vary with the selected direction and the existing space, customers should use images as inspiration and discuss the desired look during a consultation instead of expecting an exact duplicate of another photographed surface.

Does New Wave Resins offer stained concrete?

Yes. Stained Concrete is an available service for customers considering a decorative concrete finish. The surface, existing conditions, and preferred color direction should be discussed before a specific plan is developed.

Can New Wave Resins work on countertops?

Yes. Epoxy Countertops is an available service. Customers can discuss the existing countertop, surrounding finishes, and preferred visual direction during a consultation, while recognizing that each countertop brings its own planning questions.

Do you provide commercial concrete coatings?

Yes. Commercial Concrete Coatings is an available service. The appropriate conversation begins with the type of commercial space, the existing surface, access considerations, and the desired finish rather than a standard package presented without context.

How should I prepare for a consultation?

Think about the surface you want to change, where it is located, how the space is used, and which visual qualities matter most to you. If you have photos or measurements, they may help introduce the project, but they do not need to replace a direct discussion. It is also useful to bring questions about finish choices, care, pricing, and the process so the team can address them in relation to your project.

Is financing available?

Financing is available through Acorn Finance.

How do I care for a finished floor or countertop?

Care guidance should match the specific surface and finish. New Wave Resins can discuss relevant care considerations for the completed project, but this FAQ does not replace those instructions with a universal cleaning method. Following the guidance tied to your project is more useful than borrowing directions from an unrelated surface.

How much does an epoxy floor cost?

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.

How long does it take to install epoxy floors?

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.

How do I care for my new epoxy floor?

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.

How long does an epoxy floor last?

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!

How do you prep the floors?

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.

Does the grinding make a lot of dust?

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.

How Are Epoxy Flake Floors Applied?

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.

How Is Metallic Epoxy Applied?

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.

What can I do to prepare for your arrival?

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.

There are some small cracks and other defects in my concrete, will this affect the epoxy coating?

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.

I want a specific color for my flooring, are customized colors available?

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.

How do I get started?

Share the surface type, location, and finish you have in mind. We can discuss the details and explain a next step for your space.

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