Epoxy Coating in Blacklick, OH

Yes, any sealer has to be ground off so the epoxy can bond to bare concrete. Builder sealers are thin, but they block adhesion. Diamond grinding removes it and opens the surface. After that, the floor is ready for the base coat and flake.

It can be done, though most owners keep one blend for a clean look. Separate colors need clean dividing lines, often along control joints. A border stripe or a different flake in a workshop corner is another way to add variety.

Blacklick homeowners and contractor shops get epoxy floors from Concrete Polish and Epoxy Ohio and its in-house crew. Storage buildings around Gahanna, Reynoldsburg and New Albany use industrial epoxy that takes trailers and spills, while basements in newer homes look great with metallic epoxy. We check cracks and joints, then give you a written quote.

A good system handles it, with a little care. Tongue jacks put a lot of weight on a small point, so a steel plate or wide pad under the jack foot protects the floor. Trailer tires and drips from the boat are no problem on a sealed epoxy surface.

Most new concrete needs about a month to cure. A moisture test confirms the slab is ready. Coating in the first year still protects it before salt does real damage. If you're past that first month, you're likely ready for an estimate.

Yes, chips and spalls along the edge are filled and leveled during prep. The repair material is ground flush so the coating goes on smooth, and flake hides the patched spots. A polyaspartic topcoat then helps that edge stand up to future shovel scrapes.

It depends on the color. Metallics come in subtle grays and earth tones as well as bold colors, and muted shades give depth without looking loud. The slab needs to be flat and dry, so a moisture test and some leveling may come first.

Yes, if it's a concrete slab in sound shape. Industrial high-build epoxy handles mowers, trailers and fuel spills. Pole barns often have no vapor barrier, so a moisture test is important. Cold, unheated buildings may need warmer weather for the install.

Yes, a busy flake blend is very good at hiding dirt between cleanings. Darker or mixed blends hide the most. The sealed surface lets you sweep or hose dirt out easily. Solid colors show more, so flake is the usual pick for active families.

Concrete Polish and Epoxy Ohio installs flake epoxy garage floors across Blacklick, OH. Older homes with one or two car garages usually need crack repair and paint removal first, while newer three-car garages benefit from a coating before salt starts to pit them. A polyaspartic topcoat seals the finish. Estimates on site are free, and our office on Westerville Road is close by.