Rialto Concrete Resurfacing Waterproofing

Step 1

Rialto homeowners when applying the epoxy product on their home floors make sure that the epoxy creates a strong bond with the floor of their Rialto homes by seeing to it that the surface is not contaminated. They make sure that the epoxy adheres to the floor with correct surface cleaning and preparation. In Rialto, they use shot-blasting to clean, strengthen and polish the surface and to allow the epoxy primer to deeply penetrate the surface for a strong chemical and mechanical bond with the floors of their Rialto homes. Greasy spots are cleaned with chemicals.

Grinding

The floors of your Rialto home must be swept and cleaned of any oil or grease spots before grinding. Grinding opens the pores and lightly textures the Rialto home floor and removes paints and thin coatings. Hard to reach areas are diamond grounded to correct irregularities and to restore smoothness of the floor before applying the epoxy.

Patching

Irregularities and damages on the surface of the floor of your home in Rialto which are caused by harsh conditions and unsuitable materials, as well as by abrasions and impact should be patched using the highest quality polymer-modified patching compound available to epoxy floors. After patching, grind-smooth the surface of your Rialto home floor and apply the epoxy product.

Epoxy Primer

Before applying the epoxy product on the floor of your Rialto home, make sure to prime the surface to create the best possible adhesion. An epoxy primer penetrates into the concrete surface of your home floor for a better chemical bond which results to a longer lasting and more durable new Rialto epoxy floor. Although most contractors and homeowners overlook priming because of the additional cost and extra day of work, priming is actually a very important part of the preparation of the floor of your Rialto home that should not be missed. Priming also reduces the risk of bubbles and gasses and gives longer life to your new Rialto epoxy floor.

Step 2

Sweeping and cleaning of the floor

Clean blast and sanding residues on the floors of your Rialto home by dry compressed air or vacuum. Or if necessary, use a brush or broom. Proper cleaning and preparation of the Rialto home floor is very important for the epoxy product to successfully bond with the substrate.

Epoxy Floor Priming & Filling

Step 3

Prime the floor with a suitable epoxy primer

When the Rialto home floor is primed, the epoxy bonds better with the surface. Chipping or breaking of the floor is also reduced. Using a suitable epoxy primer on the home floor 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. An important step that should not be missed, priming gives your new Rialto epoxy floors longer life.

Step 4

Fill all cracks, holes etc with epoxy grout

A smooth Rialto home floor before applying the epoxy is also ensured by filling small holes and cracks with epoxy grout before priming. Small cracks are sliced using a diamond cutter to create a strong bond between the floors of your home in Rialto and the grout.

Applying The Epoxy Floor Coating

Step 5

Application of the first coat of epoxy paint

Thoroughly blend the epoxy for a nice consistency that will result to a smooth finish of your new Rialto epoxy floor. Using an electric mixer, make sure that the entire mixture is properly mixed and continuously stirred for at least two minutes. Prevent air bubbles from forming on the surface of your new epoxy floor by making sure that air is not introduced into the mixture. Complete mixing of the two components results to a coating that will properly harden.

Step 6

Apply the product with a roller

Cheap rollers shed and leave small hairs and shreds of the materials on the surface of the new Rialto epoxy floor so make sure to use high quality, durable rollers when applying the epoxy. When applying additional coats, do not try to re-use rollers. After coating, let the new epoxy floor dry for about 24 hours or follow label directions. Holes and cracks as well as minor damages should also be sealed-filled. Also check for bugs, dust and debris that may have fallen on the surface of your new Rialto epoxy floor before applying the final coat.

Last Epoxy Flooring Procedure

Step 7

Apply the final coat

When applying the final coat of the epoxy on your Rialto home floor, be sure to mix just one bucket at a time as most epoxy products have a pot life of just about 40 minutes. Immediately use the product after mixing but be sure to remove all dust and other debris from the surface of your new Rialto epoxy floor before applying the final coat to avoid leaving imperfections.

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