There have been many times where I have been called to take a look at a delaminated epoxy floor (see the picture above). Most people rush to conclusions on why the epoxy floor started chipping: maybe there was humidity in the surface, or the surface had not been properly prepared, or the surface had not […]
What is the purpose of a spiked roller?
For someone new to epoxies the sight of a spiked roller (also known as porcupine roller) may seem strange. Spiked rollers are used for thick epoxy floor coats (at a minimum of 1mm (1/24 “) in thickness. In resinous floors the spiked roller serves two main purposes. 1. The first purpose is to eliminate and […]
Disaster Stories: Forgetting to add the B component in the epoxy coating
I got a call the other day from a subcontractor who told me that one of his workers forgot to add the B component to the A component, what he basically meant was that epoxy floor paint was applied without a hardener. He was asking if and how that would affect the end-result. When this […]
How poor quality epoxy products can cause bubbles
In this final post I am exploring the reasons why sometimes there are problems with the actual resin system that may lead to bubble formation. Although this problem is not very common it is growing in importance as many low-cost manufacturers are appearing out of nowhere selling low-priced epoxy products in an attempt to get […]
How faulty application can lead to bubbles and pinholes
In this article I will look at improper application techniques that may lead to bubbles appearing on the surface of a self-levelling screed. Problems during installation can be attributed to a number of reasons: When mixing the components that make up the screed (resin, hardener, fillers) it’s important to mix at a low revolution. Mixing […]
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