Frequently Asked Questions
What is Epoxy?
When mixed, epoxy resin and hardener form a rigid, plastic material that is resistant to degradation and adheres to the underlying surface. An epoxy floor coating is strong enough for the most demanding industrial environments, your garage, or your basement floor.
Why should I choose an epoxy floor?
There are an immense number of benefits to choosing epoxy flooring. The first and foremost one is epoxy is cost effective. It is extremely durable and also stain resistant. The surface makes for an easy clean up as well. Also, there are limitless colors to choose from, giving you a one of a kind floor.
How long is the process of installing a new epoxy floor?
It typically takes just 1 to 2 days to install a epoxy floor coating in Detroit, Michigan. This includes time for concrete preparation such as crack repair and diamond grinding. Your installation may take longer if you need specialty coatings, extensive concrete preparation, or you have a large surface area to treat. If install a commercial epoxy floor coating you are concerned about downtime, we offer quick cure epoxy systems that minimize costly business shutdown to update your flooring in hours.
How do I clean my new epoxy floor?
You can give your new floors a light cleaning with a broom, or dust mop. For a deep clean, you will want to mop your floors with a simple mix of ammonia and water. It’s best to avoid any soap mixtures as they can leave a film which can cause your floors to become slippery.
Will my new epoxy floor be slippery?
Depending on your specific flooring choice, your floor may have a slightly textured surface and feel, or a glass-like smooth surface. In most cases, your floor will be no more slippery than regular concrete when it’s wet. There are slip resistant additives that can be added to the top coat that will help with this issue.
There are some small cracks and other defects in my concrete?
The most important part of installation process is the preparation of the existing floor. Defects, fissures and dust may compromise the integrity of your new epoxy floor. All efforts are taken to eliminate those defects during the process. By using high quality diamond grinding equipment combined with diligent efforts from our team, we are able to keep the dust to a minimum and prepare the floor correctly.
How Much Does Epoxy Flooring Cost?
Cost depends on how many layers you wish to add, the type of epoxy you choose, and how good the floor’s condition is before you start.
Size Matters when determining the price of an epoxy floor. There is a direct correlation to the size of a floor and the costs associated with applying a coating to it. That is to say that the bigger the floor, the more it will cost to put a coating on it. However, there are economies of scale that are created when coating a larger floor versus a smaller one.
What is Epoxy?
When mixed, epoxy resin and hardener form a rigid, plastic material that is resistant to degradation and adheres to the underlying surface. An epoxy floor coating is strong enough for the most demanding industrial environments, your garage, or your basement floor.
Why should I choose an epoxy floor?
There are an immense number of benefits to choosing epoxy flooring. The first and foremost one is epoxy is cost effective. It is extremely durable and also stain resistant. The surface makes for an easy clean up as well. Also, there are limitless colors to choose from, giving you a one of a kind floor.
How long is the process of installing a new epoxy floor?
It typically takes just 1 to 2 days to install a epoxy floor coating in Detroit, Michigan. This includes time for concrete preparation such as crack repair and diamond grinding. Your installation may take longer if you need specialty coatings, extensive concrete preparation, or you have a large surface area to treat. If install a commercial epoxy floor coating you are concerned about downtime, we offer quick cure epoxy systems that minimize costly business shutdown to update your flooring in hours.
How do I clean my new epoxy floor?
You can give your new floors a light cleaning with a broom, or dust mop. For a deep clean, you will want to mop your floors with a simple mix of ammonia and water. It’s best to avoid any soap mixtures as they can leave a film which can cause your floors to become slippery.
Will my new epoxy floor be slippery?
Depending on your specific flooring choice, your floor may have a slightly textured surface and feel, or a glass-like smooth surface. In most cases, your floor will be no more slippery than regular concrete when it’s wet. There are slip resistant additives that can be added to the top coat that will help with this issue.
There are some small cracks and other defects in my concrete?
The most important part of installation process is the preparation of the existing floor. Defects, fissures and dust may compromise the integrity of your new epoxy floor. All efforts are taken to eliminate those defects during the process. By using high quality diamond grinding equipment combined with diligent efforts from our team, we are able to keep the dust to a minimum and prepare the floor correctly.
How Much Does Epoxy Flooring Cost?
Cost depends on how many layers you wish to add, the type of epoxy you choose, and how good the floor’s condition is before you start.
Size Matters when determining the price of an epoxy floor. There is a direct correlation to the size of a floor and the costs associated with applying a coating to it. That is to say that the bigger the floor, the more it will cost to put a coating on it. However, there are economies of scale that are created when coating a larger floor versus a smaller one.