Coated Floors and Thermal Shock: Why It Matters
Thermal shock is the term used to describe different parts of an object expanding at different rates due to rapid fluctuations in temperature. When a floor is coated, ideally the coating becomes a part of the floor. Since many coatings are made of materials other…
5 Benefits of Epoxy Quartz or Urethane Cement Floors for Commercial Kitchens
1: They are Seamless Unlike traditional flooring choices or quarry tile which is common in commercial kitchens, epoxy and urethane cement floors are completely seamless. They are poured on to the floor and spread across the surface. There are no seams, grout lines or gaps…
How to Choose the Best Flooring for Your Loading Dock
A loading dock can be one of the harshest environments for flooring in a commercial or industrial facility. When you think about it, just about everything, whether its raw materials or a large piece of equipment, most likely passes through a loading dock. The constant…
Embedding Objects in Epoxy Floors
Why has epoxy flooring become the fastest growing sector of the flooring industry? There are many reasons, but arguably the most prominent, is the shift to more decorative applications. Epoxy used to be available in a handful of colors and when applied, would look like…
How To Stencil A Concrete Floor
There are a multitude of options for decorative concrete. One of the easiest ways to make a dramatic statement is with the use of stencils. We were recently contacted by a contractor and homeowner who were looking to finish a front porch and outdoor fireplace…
Professional vs. DIY Epoxy Garage Floors
We get asked all the time about DIY epoxy kits sold at the box stores. These stores, as well as some paint stores that sell similar kits, want you to believe installing an epoxy floor is just like painting. If you can paint, you can…