Rancho Cucamonga Epoxy, Acid Stain Concrete & Metallic Floors

Step 1

Rancho Cucamonga home owners clean, strengthen and polish the surface of their floors by shot-blasting to get the substrate ready for the application of the epoxy product. Because the epoxy product bonds best with a home floor that is not contaminated, preparation and cleaning of the surface is very important. Shot-blasting allows the epoxy primer to penetrate the surface of the Rancho Cucamonga home floor for a strong chemical and mechanical bond.

Grinding

Sweep and clean the surface of the Rancho Cucamonga home floor before grinding and before the application of the epoxy. Greasy spots can be cleaned with chemicals. Grinding corrects irregularities and restores the smoothness of the floors of your home in your Rancho Cucamonga by opening the pores, lightly texturing the surface, and removing paints and thin coatings. Hard to reach areas are diamond-grounded.

Patching

Irregularities on the surface of your Rancho Cucamonga home floor should be patched using the highest quality polymer-modified patching compound available to epoxy floors. Unsuitable materials and harsh conditions can cause damage to the surface of the floor so it is important to patch these areas before applying the epoxy. Rancho Cucamonga home floors should be ground smooth after patching.

Epoxy Primer

Most contractors and homeowners in Rancho Cucamonga often overlook priming because of the extra day of work and the additional cost involved. Priming is a very important part of the preparation of the floors of your home in Rancho Cucamonga that should not be missed. An epoxy primer penetrates into the concrete surface for a better chemical and mechanical bond which creates longer lasting and more durable Rancho Cucamonga epoxy floors. Priming reduces the risk of bubbles and gasses, and results to the best possible adhesion between the epoxy product and the floor. Priming also gives longer life to the new epoxy floor.

Step 2

Sweeping and cleaning of the floor

To ensure a successful bond between the epoxy coating and the floor of your home in Rancho Cucamonga, proper cleaning and preparation of the surface is very important. Blasting and sanding residues on the floor must be thoroughly cleaned by dry compressed air or vacuum. A broom or brush can also be used if necessary.

Epoxy Floor Priming & Filling

Step 3

Prime the floor with a suitable epoxy primer

Priming is a very important part in the preparation of the floor of your Rancho Cucamonga home. Priming allows the epoxy product to bond better with the surface of the home floor and reduces chipping or breaking. A primer also reduces bubbles especially in thicker coats where air trapped in the concrete slab causes gas bubbles and pinholes to form on the new epoxy floor. Priming gives epoxy floors longer life.

Step 4

Fill all cracks, holes etc with epoxy grout

Fill all cracks and holes on the Rancho Cucamonga home floor with epoxy grout before priming to ensure a smooth surface. Use a diamond cutter to slice small cracks so a strong bond is created between the floor of your home Rancho Cucamonga home and grout.

Applying The Epoxy Floor Coating

Step 5

Application of the first coat of epoxy paint

Blend the two epoxy components so a nice consistency is achieved, resulting to a smooth new Rancho Cucamonga epoxy floor finish. Using an electric mixer, properly mix the entire mixture, continuously stirring for about two minutes. Make sure that no air is introduced into the epoxy mixture to prevent air bubbles from forming on the surface of the home floor. Thorough blending of the mixture also allows for a coating that properly hardens, preventing a gooey finish on your new Rancho Cucamonga epoxy floor.

Step 6

Apply the product with a roller

Apply the epoxy with high quality rollers that do not shed and leave small hairs and shreds of the material on the floor of your Rancho Cucamonga home. When applying additional coat of the epoxy, also do not try to re-use rollers. After application of the first coat, let it dry for about 24 hours or follow label directions. Before applying the final coat on the home floor, make sure that all holes and cracks, as well as minor damages are sealed-filled. Also check for bugs, dust and debris that may have fallen on the surface for a blemish-free new Rancho Cucamonga epoxy floor finish.

Last Epoxy Flooring Procedure

Step 7

Apply the final coat

Epoxy products only have a pot life of just about 40 minutes so make sure to mix just one bucket at a time and be sure to use the product immediately on your Rancho Cucamonga home floor. All dust and debris on the surface must be removed before applying the final coat. A clean surface ensures a smooth new Rancho Cucamonga epoxy floor finish without imperfections.

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