Epoxy Dry Times Two component epoxy flooring systems are ideal for providing enhanced resistance for floors and customized aesthetics to your home, but they do require a bit of knowledge and experience. Epoxy floor coatings should come with a technical data sheet (also known as a specification data sheet) that outlines information including mix ratios, … Continue reading “11 Tips for Managing Epoxy Dry Times by Jimmy McGhee”
How Thick Should Epoxy Floor Coatings Be? By Jimmy McGhee
How Thick Should Epoxy Floor Coatings Be? There are several ways to describe a coating thickness. One version is to use a “mil thickness”. 1 mil is the same as 1/1000th 1 inch (also written as 0.001”). Most human hair is 1 mil. Do not get mil thickness confused with millimeters because 1mm (millimeter) is … Continue reading “How Thick Should Epoxy Floor Coatings Be? By Jimmy McGhee”
Floor Surface Preparation for Epoxy Coatings by Jimmy McGhee
Having an epoxy floor coating can add amazing depth to your home as well as protect it from chemicals that would otherwise ruin the concrete in your garage floor. There are several things to understand when talking about epoxy coatings for concrete surfaces. These tips should be utilized when working in residential, Commercial Flooring, and … Continue reading “Floor Surface Preparation for Epoxy Coatings by Jimmy McGhee”
Mixing Epoxy Floor Coatings – Do’s and Dont’s by Jimmy McGhee
Mixing Epoxy Floor Coatings. There are several do’s and don’ts when it comes to mixing epoxies. We will cover a few of the topics about what to do (and what not to do) for different situations. Mixing epoxies This is a very basic (yet extremely important) note on mixing epoxies. 2-component epoxy must be fully … Continue reading “Mixing Epoxy Floor Coatings – Do’s and Dont’s by Jimmy McGhee”
Q&A: Concrete Discussion with Jimmy McGhee
Hey Jimmy, How long after you pour concrete can we apply Epoxy ? John Brownlee Amor-Kote Hey John, Depending if it interior or exterior. It will dry and cure faster exterior. Typically up to 45 days. Basically as long as you can hold them off. If it a patch use Rapid set. You … Continue reading “Q&A: Concrete Discussion with Jimmy McGhee”
Tips and Techniques for Broadcasting Mica Flake by Jimmy McGhee
Published Article on How to Apply Mica Flooring Tips and Techniques for Broadcasting Mica Flake Jimmy McGhee, who handles sales and technical support for Versatile Building Products, here offers his own unique tips and techniques for distributing mica flake on a flooring job. Toss it up, not out Take half a handful and toss it … Continue reading “Tips and Techniques for Broadcasting Mica Flake by Jimmy McGhee”
12 Tips for Maintaining Epoxy Flooring by Angie’s List
Consider these tips to clean and maintain epoxy flooring. I’ve had my garage coated with epoxy for more than nine years. Given the appearance, I get asked about how much time and energy I put into my garage coating’s maintenance. The answer is, not that much, really. I mop the epoxy flooring two or three … Continue reading “12 Tips for Maintaining Epoxy Flooring by Angie’s List”
Tips on Installing Stamped Concrete by concretenetwork.com
INSTALLING STAMPED CONCRETE What It Takes for a Successful Job Stamped Concrete Do’s & Don’ts Time: 00:48 Watch an overview of the five critical factors affecting a successful stamped concrete job. Although stamped concrete is often faster and more convenient to install than brick or stone, it’s still a complicated process requiring the right tools, … Continue reading “Tips on Installing Stamped Concrete by concretenetwork.com”
STAINED CONCRETE FAQS by concretenetwork.com
STAINED CONCRETE FAQS Wondering if stained concrete is right for you? To help you decide, here are answers to common questions about stained concrete benefits, appearance, performance and maintenance. Concrete Arts in Hudson, WI. Why do people choose stained concrete? Stained concrete appeals to many people who want to achieve unique decorative effects for a … Continue reading “STAINED CONCRETE FAQS by concretenetwork.com”
3 Budget Friendly Decorative Finishes for Exterior Concrete – concretenetwork.com
Three Budget-Friendly Decorative Finishes for Exterior Concrete By Anne Balogh, ConcreteNetwork.com Columnist In this ailing economy, many homeowners are cutting back on remodeling expenses and forgoing some of their dream projects. But if your dream is to install a fabulous decorative concrete driveway, sidewalk or entryway that will transform your home and boost its curb … Continue reading “3 Budget Friendly Decorative Finishes for Exterior Concrete – concretenetwork.com”