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TRENDS

The primer is applied just like paint and allowed to settle for several
hours before the epoxy goes on. To apply cover the floor with a thin
layer of water and place all the epoxy on the ground. Using a roller pin
on a pole, spread the epoxy out in a thin layer across the entire floor
space. When the primer has dried apply the second coat.

The finisher is applied in the same manner as the primer, minus the water
basing.
Epoxy Floor Coating Advantages

Epoxy floor coatings offer many advantages when compared to other
traditional coatings applied over concrete. The following can be considered
the most important advantages:

· Epoxy coatings will create a shiny high gloss surface. The
brightness in an area with epoxy floor can be
increased by 200%

· It offers a hard wearing durable surface able to
withstand heavy and continuous traffic.

· Epoxy floors are really fast and easy to install.

· Durable and easy to clean

· Ideal for warehouses and industrial applications, and
sometimes no paint is required over the epoxy
finishing.

· Resists oil stains, beads water, and wipes super
clean and will create a seamless surface
· Epoxy floor, when applied properly can last several
years.

· Can be combined with paints and colors to mask off
chips and cracks

· Provide a chemically resistant surface ideal for
manufacturing plants

· Epoxy floors offer enhanced safety by creating an anti-slip
surface, heat and fire resistant solution to concrete floors.
· Different patterns can be combined to create driveways
and/or identify walkable areas.

· Prevent wear and tear to the existing concrete floor.

· Epoxy floors are considered environmental friendly solutions.
· Some of the products used can also be combined with self-
leveling products that can be applied over new or old
concrete.
· Require little or no major maintenance.

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