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WARNING: Just because someone calls it Epoxy does not mean that it will last...or look good for that matter!

There are many Epoxy products on the market. You can find them at any hardware store in town or online. But buyers beware! They are not all created equal!

Ever heard the saying, "You get what you pay for"? It couldn't be truer when it comes to Epoxy floors. When something becomes popular everyone wants a part of it. That is what happened with Epoxy floors. They have become very popular over the past couple of years and that has created a large variety of products and installers. That can be both good and bad. Good because there are some wonderful products and bad for the same reason. I had an interesting conversation with a local installer a while back. I think you will find it very enlightening as it demonstrates precisely the point discussed above.

While I was standing in line at an equipment rental store, a gentleman came in looking for a big, heavy roller. I asked what he was rolling down and he said that he had just installed an Epoxy floor but that it didn't stick and it was bubbling up. His solution to his dilemma was to roll the bubbles down. I could not believe my ears! Epoxy must adhere to the concrete or it will crack and come off just like cheap concrete paint. I asked him how long he thought that floor would last and he said he would just come back and paint on another coat if it didn't stick. I know where he'll be in 3 months...painting on another coat or out of business. By the way he only charges $1.50/sq. ft. You definitely get what you pay for!

The very best Epoxy floors consist of three major elements. 1) Surface preparation. Epoxy will only adhere to a clean surface. Some people think that sweeping defines a clean floor. Even washing does not always get you a clean floor. So how do you guarantee that it's clean? Grind it down so that nothing but fresh concrete is exposed. 2) Install High Quality Epoxy. How do you know if it's high quality? It should be 100% cross-linked and 100% solids. That is how the manufacturers specify their products. It simply means that first, you are getting pure epoxy and second, when it cures, every element has chemically bonded to another element. Pure epoxy doesn't contain fillers or extenders. 3) Install it correctly. This means several things. Epoxy cures best between 50-80 degrees F. If it is too cold it will not flow into the concrete pores and cure properly. If it's too hot it will cure too quickly and will not sufficiently bond to the concrete. Also, some people thin the epoxy, up to 50%! They do this to "stretch" the product. That's one method that allows them to install it for $1.50/sq. ft. The question is, do you want Epoxy on your floor or thinner?

If you want the best Epoxy floor available then we can help. We only install the Decorative Quartz and Decorative Flake Systems. Why? Because they create the toughest floor possible and they look amazing. We only install these systems when the temperature is just right, so they cure properly and bond to the concrete. We only prepare our floors by grinding, to ensure the best bond possible. And we guarantee the installation of our floors. (We don't use heavy rollers either!)

Why do people choose Decorative Quartz/Flake Systems?
Because they are easy to clean.  If you spill oil or anything for that matter, just clean it
up with a paper towel.  It also gives you the best looking garage floor possible!

Where do people install Decorative Quartz Systems?

    • Garage Floors (They resist tire tracks and car fluid spills are easy to clean.) 
    • Sunrooms (If you want a surface that will outlast your home.) 
    • Bathrooms (So you don't have to seal grout every year!)
    • Laundry Rooms (Water does not hurt them and they last forever!)
    • Locker Rooms (They're the toughest flooring available and will withstand heavy abuse)