How To Install Epoxy Flooring?

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WELCOME TO
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How To Install Epoxy Flooring?
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We all know how famous epoxy flooring is and how
it becomes the number one choice for everyone.
Cost-effective, easy to install, durability there
are many more exciting features of Epoxy
flooring. And the best thing is that it can be
used for both commercial and residential. The
high gloss and professional finish catch
everyones attention. If you want to install
this type of flooring, here is an easy
do-it-yourself guide or you can hire the best
epoxy flooring contractors in Melbourne. In this
blog, we are going to share an overview of epoxy
flooring applications for both commercial and
residential. Have a look
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Ensure Your Floor Is Suitable for Epoxy
The first step you have to do is to check
moisture. For this, you need a plastic garbage
bag and place it on all four sides of the floor
for 24 hours. After 24 hours, lift the garbage
bag softly to see if moisture is accumulated or
not. If its completely dry, then your floor is
perfect for epoxy coating. However, if there has
been moisture, then your floor is not
appropriate for epoxy. In the next step, you need
to check for indications of a concealer on the
concrete. All you have to do is to take 240 ml of
water on the surface to check whether it dabs
up. If it does, the floor is not a great choice
for epoxy coating. At last, remove paint from the
floor before applying an epoxy coating. If you
ignore this then it will not work properly. With
the help of soda blasting, you can easily remove
paint from the floor. Once the paint is removed
properly clean the floor with water and remove
the excess powder or debris utilizing an
industrial vacuum.
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Clean and Prime the Floor
If you see any kind of grease and oil stains on
the floor remove them immediately by using the
industrial degreaser and let the floor dry.
After that use a high-pressure washer to remove
the remaining impurities or any kind of
dust. Now its time to apply the epoxy primer to
your floor. It is necessary to pay attention to
this step as it gives your surface a longer
life. Make sure that the house room is properly
ventilated before applying epoxy primer. The two
layers of epoxy coating are required to seal the
surface properly.
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Choose Your Preferred Epoxy Product For Mixing

• Now its time to choose between water and
  solvent-based epoxies. Also, you have to decide
  whether you are going to choose epoxy primer or
  epoxy flooring material. If you choose primer,
  it will give you a smoother finishing or shiny
  look and this is only possible when your floor
  is highly porous, flaky, rough, and chalky.
• However, if you choose to apply the epoxy coating
  you need a lot of things such as protective
  gear, lung protection, gloves, eye protection,
  and good rubber boots.

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Start from the back corner of the room by using
the nap roller. Make sure that the roller cannot
dry too much before applying epoxy primer. Make
your work easier by utilizing an extension on
your roller.
Installing The Epoxy Flooring
Leave it for 24 hours and avoid stepping into the
room as it cures. Basically, the standard epoxy
and epoxy primer comes in two parts. So, you
have to mix them properly at a one-time right
before application. The epoxy kits come
pre-measured and it has to be utilized within 40
minutes otherwise the epoxy may harden and get
difficult to use. The next step is to apply the
first coat of epoxy with the same roller and
start from the back corner as you move towards
the exit. Keep one thing in mind that the coat
is thin and even. Leave it for 24 hours. Once
its dry properly, apply the second coat just in
case if you see any kind of holes and cracks.
When the second coat dries, try not to go into
the room before 24 hours are over. Tip if you
see any kind of cracks use the epoxy filler and
fill all the cracks properly.
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Where You Can Install Epoxy Flooring?
You can install epoxy flooring in various areas
such as bathrooms, kitchens, garages, locker
rooms, showrooms, sports venues, basement,
swimming pool area, and many more. If you have
any questions regarding epoxy flooring or its
coating, feel free to contact us!
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Get In Touch
5 Lord Place, Point Cook, Vic, 3030 61 432 521
274 info_at_tuffbuild.com.au Content
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epoxy-flooring/
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