Do You Need a Primer Before Applying Epoxy to a Concrete Floor? In many cases, yes—but not every coating system requires one. First, evaluate the condition of the concrete. Are there moisture concerns, existing coatings, adhesive residue or other challenging surface...
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Chemical-Resistant Floor Coatings: How to Choose the Right System for Your Facility
By the Exterior Performance Coatings technical team If a floor in your plant is etching, blushing, or peeling where chemicals splash, the coating on it was never rated for what you put it through. A chemical-resistant floor coating is a resin system — typically epoxy,...
Best Way to Stain a Deck: EXPERT Wood Stain Guide
Best Way to Stain a Deck: EXPERT Wood Stain Guide As we move into spring and warmer weather, having a beautiful outdoor space becomes even more valuable. Whether you’re refreshing a deck, fence, dock, pergola, boardwalk, or outdoor wood furniture, the EXPERT...
Can’t abrasive blast your rusty carbon steel? Then you need a Moisture Cured Urethane!
What is a Moisture Cured Urethane? A Moisture Cured Urethane is, as the name implies, a coating that cures in the presence of moisture on a surface or moisture in the air. It is a one component, high performing coating that has excellent adhesion to marginally...
Frequently Asked Questions — DIY Epoxy & Flake Garage Floors
1. Is an epoxy garage floor worth it for a DIY homeowner? Yes! DIY epoxy garage floors can save you to 70% compared to paying a company to install it. The key to success is proper preparation—we recommend diamond grinding your concrete to a 60–80 grit profile to...
Concrete Preparation for Epoxy Floor System
Applying an epoxy floor system for the first time can be a daunting task. Preparation and patience are key in order to begin. Before rushing in to apply your epoxy, you need to ensure that the concrete substrate is ready for the coating. Without being prepared...






