How Our Proprietary Epoxy Flooring System Works
A concrete floor sealed with epoxy coating is far stronger, more durable, and better-looking than a plain concrete floor with no sealant or added protection whatsoever. From filling in hairline cracks to locking out moisture, spills, and potentially caustic contaminants, the addition of epoxy garage floor coating goes a long way when it comes to your garage floor's strength, longevity, and overall good looks.
But what's the difference between our garage floor coating system and just buying some cheap epoxy coatings and doing it yourself? The difference is quality. While cheap epoxy DIY kits often wear out after a few years and are prone to yellowing, fading, and other aesthetic degradation, our proprietary garage floor coating system and its installation process are guaranteed to give your floors a strong, durable barrier that will last you for years and maintain its great looks. Here's how our floor coating installation process goes:
1. Preparation
Without a textured surface to stick to, the epoxy coatings won't adhere to the floor properly, leaving the coating at risk of failure. That's why prepping the floor is the essential first step in our installation process. We prepare the concrete for optimal adhesion by either diamond grinding or shot blasting it to create a suitably rough base for the epoxy. We also use this step of the process to repair any cracks, joints, or surface imperfections that could otherwise jeopardize the stability of our floor coating system.
2. Epoxy
Next, we thoroughly coat your floor with our high-quality proprietary epoxy base coat. Because the surface is prepped for optimal adhesion, the epoxy primer will cure and bond directly with the concrete to create a powerful barrier that won't lift or peel. The epoxy fills in any leftover hairline cracks and creates a strong waterproof barrier that resists moisture intrusion, spills, stains, or caustic chemicals.
3. Style Customization
Once the epoxy base coat has cured enough for additional layering, here's where aesthetics come into play. If you have a certain ideal "look" in mind for your epoxy floors, this is the stage where we bring that vision to life by adding your chosen color or finish. We have a lot of colors to choose from, so it's easy to customize your floors as you see fit! We'll also broadcast your choice of decorative flakes across the floor for a seamless, evenly-coated finish, and if desired, we can also add a non-slip finish for added safety - definitely a plus for floors in damp or high-traffic areas.
4. Polyaspartic Topcoat
One of the downsides of traditional epoxy alone is that it reacts to UV radiation, gradually yellowing and fading over time. That's why we wrap up the floor coating process by adding a clear polyaspartic top coat. Because polyaspartic coatings are UV stable, they don't yellow or deteriorate through exposure to UV radiation, and thus protect the epoxy underneath from degradation and cosmetic damage. The polyaspartic coating also enhances the coating system's durability, ensuring that your floors have optimal protection against wear and tear.
In Conclusion - Go With The Pros
DIY floor coating kits can offer some potential for your concrete floors, but they can wear away easily, and if any mistakes or oversights are made during the application process, they may not even cure or adhere correctly at all. At The Total Garage, we've been installing garage floor coatings and other epoxy coatings in Meridian for nearly two decades, and we have the floor coating installation process down to a science. Our proprietary system is meticulously installed, highly durable, and easily customizable to match your desired aesthetics.
Don't settle for anything less than the best for your Meridian property - if you need our garage floor coating service, call The Total Garage today at 208-585-7171 to ask for a free estimate!