Shipping Epoxy Floor Coating Materials In Colder Winter Months

Now that winter has finally arrived, and temperatures are dropping fast, it is not difficult to see how the cold weather may impact some epoxy floor coating shipments.  Adverse winter weather conditions can cause freight delays, often causing material shipments to be stuck over the weekend at a freight terminal. Additionally, holidays can affect transit ... Read more

What are Some of the Most Common Mistakes when Installing an Epoxy or Urethane Floor?

Although applying an epoxy or urethane floor coating can be one of the simplest flooring solutions, there are often small details that some overlook, which can complicate the installation and sometimes turn the final product into an eyesore. One of the most detrimental mistakes that can be made is not prepping the floor correctly. In ... Read more

Environmental Conditions Are Crucial to the Overall Success of an Epoxy Floor Installation

There are a number of factors that can contribute to a successful floor coating installation. Choosing the right polymer flooring products for your unique application is an obvious one. Proper concrete substrate preparation also plays an important role in a successful project outcome. It’s pretty easy to attribute a non-performing floor system to improper product ... Read more

Amine Blush Causes More Work Than You Might Expect

What is “amine blush” and why is it happening to me? When epoxy coatings are applied in adverse conditions (usually high humidity), they can cure with an unintended hazy or greasy finish, known as an amine blush.  This same result can occur in areas of high CO2 levels. So understanding and controlling atmospheric conditions is ... Read more

Don’t Let Amine Blush Ruin the Look of Your Floor

You need to keep your industrial floors in peak condition to continually support your strategic business objectives.  Damaged floors can reduce employee morale and plant productivity, as well as becoming a safety issue. What is Amine Blush? When epoxy coatings are applied in adverse conditions (usually high humidity), they can cure with an unintended hazy ... Read more

Why some epoxy floor coating projects go bad, even when you’ve apparently done everything right

When you are undertaking an industrial floor coating project, you want to ensure success from the very beginning by following industrial epoxy flooring requirements. Being prepared for possible challenges along the way will allow for a smooth project completed on time and without added expenses. Sometimes, even though you’ve been careful about securing the appropriate ... Read more

Can A Polymer Floor and Wall System Have Animal Health Benefits?

Creating a comfortable environment for captive wildlife can be challenging. Nevertheless, you can construct safe, clean and durable habitats that enhance the well-being of animals in captivity. For example, Niabi Zoo is a small zoo located in Coal Valley, Illinois, near Davenport, Iowa. To enhance the level of care provided to its giraffe herd, the ... Read more

What Is A Universal Epoxy System and Why Do I Need One?

“Epoxy Flooring” has become a very misunderstood word in the industrial manufacturing world. Too often, we hear potential customers talking about needing an “epoxy floor coating”. In reality, and utilizing the correct nomenclature, these people likely require some kind of polymer, or resinous, floor coating system. The term “Epoxy Flooring” is often misused or misunderstood ... Read more

How Do I Clean and Maintain My New Polymer Floor?

Your new polymer floor surface is designed to be extremely durable, abrasion resistant, and attractive. A degree of preventative maintenance is required to protect your investment in this floor surface. A sound program that includes proper use, routine cleaning and conscientious personnel awareness will result in extended service life of the new floor. Floor scrubbing ... Read more