Our Process
Floor Preparation
- Surface Preparation:
Grinding creates a rough surface texture, which helps the epoxy adhere better to the substrate. Without proper surface preparation, the epoxy may not bond effectively, leading to poor adhesion and eventual failure. - Removal of Contaminants:
Grinding removes contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, and previous coatings from the surface, ensuring a clean substrate for the epoxy to adhere to. Contaminants can interfere with the epoxy’s ability to bond properly. - Enhanced Mechanical Bond:
The roughened surface created by grinding provides more surface area for the epoxy to bond to, resulting in a stronger mechanical bond between the epoxy and the substrate. - Improves Durability:
Proper surface preparation, including grinding, helps ensure that the epoxy coating will be durable and long-lasting. It reduces the likelihood of delimitation or peeling over time. Overall, grinding is an essential step in the epoxy installation process to ensure proper adhesion, durability, and performance of the coating system.
Base Coat/Primer
- Surface Preparation:
The base coat helps to prepare the surface by filling in small cracks, imperfections, and pores. This ensures a smooth and even surface for the epoxy to adhere to, preventing air bubbles and other issues that can arise from applying epoxy directly to a rough or uneven surface. - Enhanced Adhesion:
The base coat creates a strong bond between the substrate (the underlying surface) and the epoxy layer. This improves the adhesion of the epoxy, preventing it from peeling or delaminating over time. - Moisture Barrier:
Some base coats contain moisture-blocking properties, which help to prevent moisture vapor from seeping up through the concrete substrate. This is crucial for areas where moisture could compromise the integrity of the epoxy flooring system. Improved Color Uniformity: Applying a base coat can help to enhance the color uniformity of the final epoxy coating, especially when using translucent or pigmented epoxy systems. It provides a consistent base for the epoxy to adhere to, resulting in a more uniform appearance.
