What Is Epoxy Concrete Resurfacer?
An epoxy concrete resurfacer is more than just a coating you pour over your floor. It’s the perfect solution for residential, commercial, industrial, and retail concrete floors. Besides transforming your concrete floor into something beautiful, you’re also protecting your expensive investment from dirt, debris, stains, and damage. This article teaches you everything you need to know about epoxy concrete resurfacers before you pick up the phone and call.
What Is An Epoxy Concrete Resurfacer?
An epoxy concrete resurfacer, also called a concrete coating or epoxy flooring is typically made with a Part A resin and a Part B hardener. Together they form a unique, plastic-like polymer that hardens over your flooring, creating a thin but strong, protective layer over your concrete. Other additives, such as UV inhibitors, adhesion promoters, or accelerators, can be added to the epoxy to speed up cure time, increase abrasion resistance, or increase/decrease viscosity. It just depends on the desired effect you wish to achieve.
The same applies to the style you choose. By adding different pigments, aggregates, flakes, or glitters, you can change the design of your resurfacer to match the rest of your space. Lastly, experts can add different types of aggregate sand blends into the epoxy to create a thicker, more durable, and non-slip surface.
Many homeowners enjoy the look of concrete floors. But if you want to protect the look and beauty of your floor, choose an epoxy concrete resurfacer.
Replace Or Resurface?
Some homeowners come to the conclusion that if their concrete floor is degrading, they should just replace it. Before you come to this conclusion yourself, consider an epoxy concrete resurfacer. Resurfacing old concrete is perfect for,
- Hiding small cracks and surface imperfections
- Addressing discoloration
- Preventing degradation (spalling and scaling)
Before you decide on replacing your concrete, which can be an expensive job, call an epoxy flooring expert. They’ll come out and inspect your concrete floor, decide what repairs need to be done before they coat it, and choose a design with you that will enhance the look of your home. If experts decide that your concrete is not a candidate for an epoxy resurfacer, they’ll point you in the right direction. Otherwise, an epoxy concrete resurfacer will just hide underlying problems when they should be addressed beforehand. Here are some cases where you should repair your concrete first.
- If your concrete is heaving – If your concrete floor is lifting or sinking, you’ll need to have it addressed before any epoxy is applied.
- If your concrete has severe cracks – If your concrete floor has large and structural cracks that run wall to wall, we recommend having them repaired first.
- If your concrete has frost or thaw damage – Concrete is a porous material. If water in your floor freezes, it can expand and leave large patches or pits.
Where Should You Use An Epoxy Concrete Resurfacer?
You should apply an epoxy concrete resurfacer anywhere your flooring is at risk to the elements, hazardous materials, or daily wear and tear. Some of those include,
- Garage floors – Garage floors are prone to degradation from rainwater, oil leaks, and heat from hot tires. If you use your garage to work on your car, we recommend installing an epoxy concrete resurfacer.
- Basement floors – If your basement is experiencing high humidity levels, an epoxy concrete resurfacer can seal your floor and make it easier to clean any condensation.
- Dealerships & auto shops – Dealerships and auto shops are susceptible to damage and accidents that come with working or parking vehicles. A resurfacer can also enhance the look of your showroom and increase the quality of your presentation.
- Airplane hangars & factories – Anywhere you store oil, gas, chemicals, sealants, or toxins should be surfaced with an epoxy coating. If you’re moving heavy equipment or tools, it helps to have a protective coating that keeps tire marks and rubber stains from destroying your concrete.
How Long Does An Epoxy Concrete Resurfacer Last?
If you choose to have your epoxy concrete resurfacer installed by a professional, you can expect it to last well beyond 25 years. But, if you choose a DIY resurfacing kit from online or a hardware store, you can expect it only to last less than five years. In order to make your epoxy concrete resurfacer last the longest, you need to maintain and clean your new surface properly. Here’s how you can keep your new floor from aging too fast.
- Sweep and dust any debris or dirt.
- Mop, wipe, and lightly pressure wash every few weeks.
- Clean any spills as soon as they’re made.
- Use a non-abrasive commercial cleaner formulated for epoxy surfaces. (Ask your epoxy concrete resurfacer company for a list of products.)
Who Can Install An Epoxy Concrete Resurfacer Near Me?
If you live in the Greater Salt Lake City area and need an epoxy concrete resurfacer, call Complete Concrete Coatings. Since 2005, we’ve been coating and protecting thousands of different spaces, such as basements, garages, driveways, airplane hangars, factories, restaurants, and more. Call today for your free inspection and estimate.
Kevin Wood
Kevin Wood founded Complete Concrete Coatings in 2005 with the goal to create a company that offered the best deck and concrete coating service in the industry. Our elite combination of price, product, and service has allowed us to protect thousands of decks, garage floors, airplane hangers, and other concrete surfaces.
