Metallic Marbled Epoxy System Creates Custom Bathroom Floor
DESCRIPTION
A homeowner in Biloxi, Mississippi wanted his new bathroom to have a floor that dazzles. To accomplish this, he decided to install a Metallic Marbled Epoxy floor system on his 25 sq’ concrete floor.
Prior to applying the flooring system, the concrete had to be prepared for application. That is accomplished by using a concrete diamond grinder on the surface to abrade the concrete until it has the feel of 60-100 grit sandpaper. The purpose in preparing the concrete is to ensure that the coating system properly adheres and doesn’t begin to flake or peel up once cured.
One the concrete was properly prepared the E707LVP Epoxy Primer was applied in a black color. The purpose of the primer in this case is to help prevent concrete outgassing and to provide a good base color that will complement the metallic pigments selected. Once the recoat window for the E707LVP had opened a basecoat of E671 Clear Epoxy was applied. Into this basecoat, (2) 4 oz jars of Metallic Pigment were added (one of Black Onyx and one of Deep Blue).
Finally, a clear protective topcoat of the 90% Solids E450SF Polyaspartic was applied to add an additional layer of impact, abrasion and chemical protection to the metallic basecoat and prevent damage to the coating system.
PROJECT DETAILS:
Project Location: Biloxi, MS
Project Size: 20 sq’
PRODUCTS USED:
E707LVP Epoxy Primer: 1 quart of High Solids E707LVP Primer in Black
E671CL Clear Epoxy: 2 quarts of 100% Solids E671CL Clear Epoxy
Metallic Epoxy Color Pigment: 2 4oz jars of Metallic Pigment (Black Onyx and Deep Blue)
E450SF Slow Cure Polyaspartic: 1 quart of 90% Solids E450SF Polyaspartic as a clear protective topcoat
Date: 2022
