Montclair Decorative Epoxy Floors

Step 1

Here in Montclair, we use shot-blasting, a method used to clean, strengthen and polish the surface to create a rough and porous substrate where the less viscous epoxy primer can deeply penetrate to create a strong chemical and mechanical bond between the Epoxy and concrete surface of your Montclair floors.

Grinding

In Montclair, when preparing the surface, we make sure that Epoxy floor can create a strong bond with the surface for a smooth finish. We clean the surface of any greasy spots and oils, as well as irregularities. Grinding is used to open the pores, lightly texturing and removing paint and thin coatings in the surface, to improve the smoothness of the concrete surface of your new Montclair epoxy floor.

Patching

The Epoxy floor creates a strong bond with a smooth surface so when applying the new Montclair epoxy floor, we patch the areas damaged by harsh conditions, unsuitable materials, impact and abrasions by using the highest quality polymer-modified patching compound available to epoxy floors.

Epoxy Primer

When preparing the concrete surface before applying the Epoxy floor in your Montclair home, make sure to apply an epoxy primer to seal off the surface. Priming allows your new Epoxy floor the best possible adhesion to the surface and also reduces the risk of bubbles and gasses, as well as giving longer life to your new epoxy floor. It also helps you save on your use of Epoxy, to your floor by reducing chances of the coat being absorbed by the surface.

Step 2

Sweeping and cleaning of the floor

The Epoxy in your Montclair home effectively bonds with a concrete surface that is properly cleaned. In Montclair, we make sure that the surface is cleaned of all dust and residues before applying the epoxy floor to avoid dust being trapped in the coating which weakens the adhesion between the epoxy and the concrete surface. To properly clean the surface, you can use an industrial vacuum to pick even small dust particles or use dry compressed air vacuum to clean blast and sanding residues. You can also use a brush or broom if necessary.

Epoxy Floor Priming & Filling

Step 3

Prime the floor with a suitable epoxy primer

Priming is also a very important step to make sure that the epoxy can better bond with your Montclair home floor. Priming ensures better adhesion, reduces chipping or breaking and gives your Montclair home floors longer life. By sealing off the concrete surface, priming also significantly reduces the risk of bubbles and gasses being trapped especially in thicker coats thus preventing the formation of gas bubbles and pinholes in your new epoxy floor finish.

Step 4

Fill all cracks, holes etc with epoxy grout

To make sure that the epoxy floor of your Montclair home will have a smooth finish, fill small holes and cracks with epoxy grout before priming. Use a diamond cutter to slice thin cracks in the epoxy floor before filling to make sure there is a strong bond between the epoxy and grout.

Applying The Epoxy Floor Coating

Step 5

Application of the first coat of epoxy paint

Thoroughly blend the components of the epoxy by using an electric mixer to ensure a smooth finish on your Montclair home floor. Continuously stir for at least 2 minutes to make sure that the entire mixture is properly mixed. Also make sure that no air is introduced into the mixture and air bubbles are prevented from forming. Your new Montclair epoxy floor will properly harden with the complete mixing of the two epoxy components.

Step 6

Apply the product with a roller

When applying the epoxy on your Montclair home floor, be sure to use good quality durable rollers. Cheap rollers shed and leave shreds of the materials, as well as tiny hairs on your Montclair epoxy floor. Even when re-coating, make sure not to re-use the rollers. After the first coating of the epoxy, let it dry for about 24 hours before applying the next coat. Small cracks and holes must be sealed-filled. Also check for bugs, dust and other debris that may have fallen into your new Montclair epoxy floor as these will result to an ugly texture in the final finish of your epoxy floor.

Last Epoxy Flooring Procedure

Step 7

Apply the final coat

As most epoxy products have a pot life of just about 40 minutes, be sure to mix just one bucket at a time and immediately use it. Debris, as well as bugs and critters on your Montclair home floor must be removed before applying the final coat of the epoxy product to avoid leaving imperfections on your new Montclair epoxy floor.

Commercial + Residential