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Concrete Floor Surface Preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What about the Do-It-Yourself kits available at home improvement and paint stores?  I’m a pretty good painter.  Can I do it myself?
   
   Unfortunately, many of these applications fail due to a variety of reasons.  The materials are often the lowest priced products available, and the old cliché, “You get what you pay for.” definitely applies to concrete coatings.  Surface preparation is paramount if the application is expected to last, and requires specialized equipment that is often cost prohibitive to either purchase or rent.  There are also specific skills required to achieve professional results during the application process.  The chemistry and physics of concrete coatings limits the success of these “one-size-fits-all” solutions.

2. This stuff looks great on a garage floor when it’s new, but how durable is it?
   
   Professional installations use the same industrial quality /commercial grade products applied in restaurant kitchens, coin-op laundry rooms, employee restrooms, shipping docks, etc, but with a dazzling array of colors and textures that are suitable for luxury homes.  The manufacturer’s warranties vary, but with proper care, most products will easily last ten to fifteen years.

3. I read somewhere about high moisture being a problem.  I don’t have any water on my concrete, so what’s the problem?
   
   It’s the water you don’t see that’s the problem.  Concrete wicks moisture from the ground, and in the northwest, there certainly is no shortage of ground water. Because every product has a different tolerance to moisture vapor emissions, testing is essential to insure that the appropriate product is selected for each application. Failure to perform this step frequently leads to a “de-laminated” or failed coating. 

4. What happens if something gets spilled on the floor or a car leaks on it?
   
   General maintenance is much easier than bare concrete because the entire surface is sealed with a coating that, in most cases, is highly resistant to chemicals, including automotive fluids and household cleaners. In fact most spills can be cleaned up with a rag or paper towel.

5. Doesn’t it make a huge, dusty mess during the installation?
   
   No.  Professional surface preparation equipment is connected to evacuation systems that leave behind little or no airborne particulates.

6. What do I do with all the stuff in my garage while the work is being done?
   
   With the majority of installations taking as little as two days, your storage/work area is generally returned to service with a minimum of disruption.  Short-term storage solutions are readily available if needed.

7. Are there very many choices when it comes to color and style?
   
   We are able to draw on the resources of numerous manufacturers to provide you with a wide array of colors, styles and textures. Concrete floors are often coated with granite like paint-flake systems (which look fantastic) or single color coatings.  There are however, many other choices available:  metallic effect finishes, acid etch stains, color quartz systems, and poly stains to name a few.  Your choices are only limited by your imagination.