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Planning your project · Installation & curing · System selection & preparation · Cleaning & care
Planning your project
Call us or submit the project form. We’ll arrange a visit to review your space, the concrete’s condition, and flooring options. We don’t price the project on the spot; we email your quote within a day or two. Reply by text with ACCEPT, LATER, or NO THANKS. Once you accept, we’ll coordinate installation and finalize your color selection.
Tell us about traffic, equipment, spills, cleaning routines, and the appearance you want. We’ll compare appropriate coating, polishing, and sealing options after reviewing your concrete and operating requirements.
Share your operating hours, critical access routes, and preferred schedule during the estimate. We’ll discuss whether phased work is practical and account for installation and curing time when planning access to each area.
Helpful details include the project address, approximate floor area, photos or drawings, existing coatings or damage, how the space is used, and your desired schedule. Let us know about equipment that must stay in place and any special facility requirements.
Plan to clear the work area of vehicles, furniture, stored items, and equipment before the scheduled installation. We’ll review access and any project-specific preparation with you beforehand. If moving something will be difficult, let us know during the estimate so we can discuss it.
Installation & curing
Cure times vary by system and conditions. Follow the project-specific return-to-use instructions provided by our team.
Typically 3–7 days, depending on the size of the project.
Allow 24 hours after completion before walking on the floor.
Allow 2 days after completion before moving light items back onto the floor.
Allow 3–4 days after completion before parking on the floor. For heavy furniture or equipment, follow the project-specific instructions provided by our team.
System selection & preparation
Yes. Let us know about your facility and its requirements so we can discuss the available food-grade options.
There are several slip-resistance options. We’ll work with you to select an appropriate system and surface texture for your space.
We cut and fill cracks in the concrete. Cracks are not covered under warranty because future movement of the concrete can cause them to reopen.
We’ll discuss the pros and cons with you. Filling joints creates a more continuous appearance and removes gaps where debris can collect. However, concrete movement can cause cracks along these joints. Leaving joints visible can also provide natural boundaries for replacing a damaged section without recoating the entire floor.
Yes. The heating system needs to be turned off just before installation (approximately 2–3 hours) to help prevent bubbles as the coating cures. We’ll confirm the heating schedule for your selected system.
Cleaning & care
Use a mop or squeegee, or hose down the floor where the space allows. A light degreaser can help with stubborn spots. Do not use solvents. Place plows and snow blowers on cardboard or a floor mat rather than directly on the coating.
The coating resists the chemical effects of road salt. Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove dried salt, sand, dirt, and other debris, which can abrade, scratch, or dull the topcoat.
Do not drag or drop heavy objects on the floor. Avoid contact with acids, including battery acid. Do not use solvents or alcohol-based cleaners, and do not wax the floor.
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