Applying epoxy paint on soft uneven concrete
Hardly a week seems to go by, and someone will ask me: I have this dusty and rough concrete surface , can I fix it if apply over with an…
Using Airless sprays to apply floor coatings: The for and against
Airless paint spraying machines have a widespread use in all types of coatings applications. However when it comes to applying epoxy floor coatings there seem to be significant disagreements on…
Working with White Epoxy Floor Coatings
White epoxy floor coatings are increasing in popularity. Retail stores, hotels and designer outlets are specifying seamless white floors for many new projects. Flooring companies are eager to take on such…
Orange –peel texture in epoxy floors: Deconstructing the mystery
Take a look at the picture of the floor surface above. Notice the texture: Instead of getting a smooth finish you get a kind of a wavy texture that looks…
Epoxy Disasters: Working with clear -coats
In this article I want to share with you one of my big fears when it comes to resinous floors: Transparent top-coats. Over the years I have had some traumatizing…
Five reasons why you should always be priming your epoxy floors
One of the most common questions I get with epoxy floors is if it is necessary to prime the floor before applying the epoxy floor coat. Many contractors would like…
Epoxy disasters: Common mixing mistakes that can lead to curing problems
Most epoxy applicators at some point in their career will come across the nightmare of a stick or a tacky resinous floor. This is usually the result of improper curing…
Applying epoxies in the cold
Its that time of the year where in many parts of the world, winter has kicked in for good. Even here in Greece (which is meant to be a warmer…
Wood, Metal, Marble, Terrazzo, Tiles. Can we apply epoxies on these surfaces?
Epoxy Floors work best when your substrate is a hard and properly levelled concrete floor. But often in renovation projects, we need to coat over different types of surfaces. So…
Self Leveling epoxy floors: 5 frequently asked questions
Self-leveling epoxy floors (or self-smoothing) are probably the most common type of epoxy floors out there. I have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about these types of floors below….