4 Reasons You Need A Professional Epoxy Floor Contractor to Do Your Floor
It is best to have your epoxy floor coating done by a professional epoxy floor contractor (no offense to my beloved DIYers but some things are just better left to the seasoned pros). Not convinced? Here are some reasons why you should call in a professional floor contractor.
Prepping the Floor
There are many steps to prepping the floor before an epoxy coating. The first is to determine the condition of the floor. Your contractor will test the water vapor transmission of the floor as too much water in the concrete will not let the coating to adhere. The surface should be cleaned thoroughly pre-coating to make sure no dirt or dust comes in the way of proper adherence. Opt for diamond grinding over acid etching to prepare a better base for the epoxy coating. Also make sure that you find floor contractors who will get the right type of diamond as opposed to an all purpose one which doesn't always do the best job.
Before applying the epoxy coating, you will also need to patch up the cracks and chinks in the concrete. Have your epoxy floor contractors mend these before they proceed to the coating part.
Humidity and Temperature’s effect on Epoxy Floor Coating
Inclement weather can make it extremely difficult for the epoxy to cure. Contactors tend not to use moisture-mitigating epoxy in colder temperatures. Even if they do, they will get fans to improve circulation. Make sure there is no dew on the surface before pouring the epoxy. Also check the temperature is not within 5 degrees of the dew point before pouring to obtain the best results.
To speed up curing, floor contractors tend to use a low temperature activator (also known as ‘Part B’). It is difficult to get hold of all the equipment and materials without contractors.
Correct Ratios is the Key to Durable Epoxy Floors
Mix ratios for epoxy flooring should be followed to the T to obtain the best results. It can get confusing trying to find the perfect ratio as you will find instructions both by weight and by volume. Volume changes with temperature but weight doesn’t and unless you are confident tackling the thermodynamics, we recommend leaving the matters to a professional.
Say you figure out the ratios, you will still have to work around the short pot life of epoxy which, without the right equipment is really hard to do. Not only that, you won’t even be able to mix large quantities at once because the mixture becomes so thick it’s impossible to stir without specialized equipment.
Warranties That Take Care of Faulty Installations
With the professional service of epoxy floor contractors, you will also find comprehensive warranty that covers flawed installations. Look beyond time-frame when comparing warranties offered by contractors. Oftentimes a warranty that covers various probable accidents and runs upto 5-10 years is more valuable than a lifetime warranty that doesn’t cover half the cases.
Zone Garage For Quality Epoxy Floor Coating
Our dedicated team at Zone Garage provides the best quality epoxy flooring in Oklahoma City. Our materials are strong, durable and easy to maintain. With the latest designs and colors, there is no way you won’t love floors done by us. Visit our website to get a free quote today! Financing options are available.