Tools You Need To Get The Job Done

An epoxy floor paint is one of the best ways to get a shiny, slip-resistant, durable surface.  Combining the resin and hardening agents produces a hard epoxy coating that can withstand spills, fluctuating temperatures and heavy traffic without showing signs of wear and tear.  Fortunately, the distinctiveness found in epoxy flooring doesn’t mean that the application process is laden with complicated steps.  Besides the epoxy compound itself, there are only a few tools that are required for proper installation.

In preparing the floor for epoxy application, the number of tools needed varies depending on how much repair the floor needs.  First, regardless of its condition, the floor needs to be cleaned.  Using a product that removes grit and mortar, the floor should be scrubbed of excess buildup with a push broom or mop.  This step is necessary in order for the epoxy to properly adhere to the floor.  Some places offer a flooring prep solution that is a non-corrosive, water diluted, concrete etching compound that completely removes anything that will hinder a tight bond between the floor and the epoxy. Read more…

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admin, February 8th 2012 | Tags: , ,
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Rescuing Concrete Floors

Typically, the most heavily tracked areas will deteriorate the quickest.  So it’s not a wonder that floors can wear faster than other parts of a home or building.  Garage and basement floors often get the brunt of the attack because they are heavily used and suffer the most from fluctuating temperatures.  Another source of frustration is that these floors are often concrete.  Concrete floors, once they begin to crack and develop holes, will rapidly compromise the safety and functionality of the space.  There aren’t many remedies to a worn concrete floor, but one of them is to apply a barrier between it and its environment in the form of an epoxy coating.

Epoxy is a two part adhesive that cures (dries) by chemical interaction.  The two chemicals that react are a resin and a hardener, and once cured they produce a durable, impenetrable coating that bonds to any surface it’s applied to.  Part of what determines how strong the epoxy bond is whether or not water or a solvent base is used in the epoxy compound.  Use of 100% epoxy solids ensures the tightest bond possible – making the floor stronger and more durable. Read more…

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admin, January 9th 2012 | Tags: , ,
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Radiant Floor Heating – How It Works

Radiant floor heating is the new kid on the block in terms of heating systems. It’s quickly overtaking hydronic or water-based underfloor systems and is far more efficient than traditional boiler and heat pump options, but just how does it work?

Well, with this system the electric heating elements are placed directly under the floor (or, in the case of concrete floors, they’re embedded into cement). This allows for even heat distribution throughout the entire surface area of the floor, with heat being emitted without being lost through windows, doors or ceilings. The room is kept at the optimum temperature at all times without any unnecessary energy loss, being perfect for people that like efficiency and effectiveness from their heating installations.

The best part about our radiant heating systems is their simplicity. You can install one of our systems in as little as a few hours, and because the heating elements are so thin there’s no impact on floor levels. You’ll never even know that you’ve got this form of heating in place, and once it’s in that’s it – there are no maintenance issues to worry about and it can be suitable for any room in the house, making it the ideal solution for awkward rooms or tight spaces.

Thanks to its design and implementation, this type of heating is efficient and cost-effective (it can cut energy usage by as much as 15%) and can heat rooms quickly and simply, so if you’re looking to upgrade your heating system and want to see just how it works, make sure to get in touch and we’ll gladly discuss your requirements.

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admin, July 26th 2011 | Tags:
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