At Epoxy Floors NJ, we believe a floor is only as good as the preparation behind it. Since 1988, our team has refined a rigorous installation process designed to transform vulnerable concrete into a high-performance, seamless surface. Whether we are working on a heavy-duty warehouse or a custom showroom, we follow these critical steps to ensure a lifetime of durability.
Industrial spaces require surfaces that can withstand immense pressure, heavy machinery, and constant foot traffic. Upgrading to a resinous system significantly boosts the overall safety and cleanliness of the facility. A properly coated concrete floor eliminates dangerous dust accumulation and provides a highly reflective surface that massively improves ambient lighting conditions.
A successful project begins long before any resin touches the ground. The most common cause of coating failure is inadequate preparation of the existing concrete slab. We dedicate extensive time and resources to meticulously evaluating and preparing the substrate, ensuring it is entirely free of old stains, dirt, and previous failing sealers.
To guarantee success, we initiate the installation of epoxy flooring with heavy mechanical surface preparation. Rather than relying on weak acid etching found in DIY kits, our professionals utilize industrial-grade diamond grinders. This heavy machinery thoroughly profiles the hard concrete, safely opening the microscopic pores so the subsequent layers can tightly bond.
Diamond grinding is absolutely essential for creating a permanent mechanical bond between the concrete and the resin. As the grinders strip away the top layer of the slab, they leave behind a specific texture. This roughened profile allows the specialized primer to deeply penetrate the surface, preventing future peeling or unwanted delamination.
By thoroughly removing the weak, compromised top layer of the concrete, we expose a solid, structurally sound foundation. This ensures that the heavy-duty industrial coatings have a reliable surface to adhere to. Proper grinding is the fundamental secret to ensuring your newly coated commercial floor will genuinely last for many decades without failure.
Our expert technicians never apply coatings over a broken or cracked foundation. During the crucial prep phase of the epoxy floor installation, we carefully inspect the entire area for hidden cracks, deep pits, or crumbling spalls. Every single imperfection must be addressed before moving forward to guarantee a perfectly level finish.
We utilize highly advanced, high-strength resinous fillers to permanently repair these dangerous structural imperfections. By meticulously patching every crack and filling every hole, we restore the overall integrity of the concrete slab. This critical repair step ensures the final seamless surface is entirely safe, flat, and remarkably stronger than the original floor.
Local climates often introduce severe moisture issues into porous concrete slabs, which can destroy a new floor from underneath. Moisture vapor transmission leads to outgassing, which causes ugly bubbles and rapid coating failure. To prevent this disaster, we always apply a highly specialized, deeply penetrating moisture-vapor barrier primer to completely seal the slab.
This vital moisture-mitigating primer acts as a permanent shield against dangerous hydrostatic pressure. Once the primer cures, it locks out dampness and traps air safely inside the concrete where it belongs. This proactive step firmly protects your investment, guaranteeing the resinous layers above remain perfectly bonded, entirely smooth, and free of defects.
As soon as the protective moisture barrier is perfectly set, we apply a heavy, one hundred percent solids industrial base coat. This essential body coat creates the necessary structural thickness and delivers incredibly high impact resistance. It forms the solid core of the flooring system, designed to handle the toughest commercial environments.
Because this base coat is completely free of shrinking solvents, it cures into a solid, impenetrable layer of armor. It ensures your seamless floor can flawlessly withstand heavy manufacturing machinery, dense forklift traffic, and brutal daily wear. This thick layer of resin provides the long-term durability that industrial facilities desperately require.
Depending on your specific aesthetic goals, we offer various decorative finishes to beautify your commercial space.
Our professional process ensures you receive a stunning, easy-to-clean floor built to effortlessly last for decades. By heavily prioritizing precise mechanical preparation, moisture mitigation, and utilizing only the finest industrial resins, we guarantee an exceptional, flawless finish. Your bare concrete will be forever transformed into a brilliant, highly durable masterpiece.