Erlandson Epoxy Floor Coating Frequently Asked Questions

The amount of time necessary to professionally install an epoxy floor system depends on the size of the floor area and the condition of the concrete. Prepping the concrete typically takes more time than the epoxy installation itself. Professional garage floor epoxy in Brainerd, MN usually takes just one to two days. For large areas and custom epoxy designs, it may take several days to install the floor system. In commercial and industrial settings, we can use a fast-cure epoxy formulation to reduce downtime. To learn more about our residential and commercial epoxy floor coating services, give us a call today.

Garage floor epoxy is an excellent application for epoxy flooring. It’s a surprisingly affordable way to stop concrete dusting and give your garage floor an attractive, low-care floor system that can resist stains and damage from gas and oil spills, dropped tools, hot tires, moisture, and other perils. With a garage floor epoxy coating, you can finally use your garage for any purpose you’re imagining, such as a personal workshop, a clean storage space, or even a fitness center. Garage floor epoxy also offers an excellent return on investment and may help boost your home’s value.

An epoxy concrete coating is actually very affordable, especially in terms of garage epoxy flooring. Even commercial epoxy floors in large facilities can be much more affordable than alternative floor systems. In addition to an affordable upfront cost, epoxy flooring requires no expensive maintenance and it can last up to 10 years or much longer to deliver a low lifecycle cost. If you're interested in installing a garage floor epoxy coating, give us a call today.

Absolutely. In fact, epoxy floors were developed for use in commercial environments that are subjected to heavy wear and tear. Commercial epoxy floor coatings can withstand forklift traffic, constant foot traffic, chemical spills and moisture, cart wheels, heavy loads, and more without showing signs of age or deterioration. It’s attractive enough for areas that are open to the public yet strong enough for areas in which forklifts and heavy machinery are used. In fact, an epoxy floor coating has 1.5 thousand pounds of adhesive strength for every square inch of flooring, according to Boston Garage. If you need a floor that can withstand almost anything, give us a call to learn more about our services.

The Erlandson Epoxy Floor Coating contractors are on their way! We recommend clearing all furniture and clutter from the floors before our team arrives. You should also make sure to sweep or clean up any dirt accumulation in preparation for us coming over because this will allow us more space while we do what needs to be done under your feet — installing a beautiful new surface made of high-quality materials like Brainard® Professional Strength Waterproofing & Accelerated Cure Polyurethane. It doesn't take much effort; just be ready with everything that might need to be moved around. If you have further questions, be sure to contact our commercial epoxy floor coating specialists before your scheduled installation.

Your basement is an important part of your home that needs to be taken care of. A common problem with basements is water intrusion, which can cause mildew and mold problems as well as warping from moisture exposure on the surface material you choose for installation. A garage floor epoxy coating for concrete will not suffer from these issues since it will not allow any type or form of dirt particles into its design, therefore preventing unwanted grime buildup inside this space below your home.

Commercial epoxy floor coatings come in many varieties, both in terms of formula and appearance. Here’s a brief overview of the types of epoxy floor systems used today and terms you may hear. 

• Self-leveling epoxy. The most common type of epoxy is self-leveling epoxy flooring which is easy to level to create a smooth surface in office buildings, garages, and other settings. 
• 100% solids epoxy. The most durable form of epoxy is made from 100% solids. It can last up to 20 years even in the face of heavy abuse. DIY garage kits, by comparison, may use only 30-40% solids and only last a couple of years at the most. 100% solids epoxy floor coatings cure into a solid and durable surface with a layer up to 2 millimeters thick. 
• Water-based epoxy. Water-based epoxy coatings are useful in some applications, but they work more as sealers and primers because they spread thinly and do not offer the durability of 100% solids epoxy. 
• Epoxy mortar flooring. This is the most durable type of epoxy available. It’s made up of 100% solids epoxy with ground quartz. Mortar epoxy is best used in industrial settings where extreme chemical and impact resistance are needed.
• Quartz epoxy. This type of epoxy combines epoxy polymer resins and colored quartz for a decorative floor system that’s also sanitary and durable. 
• Anti-static epoxy. Also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD) epoxy, this type of epoxy is made with a conductive compound that holds static electricity and dissipates any discharge. It’s used in areas containing flammable materials and sensitive electronics. 
• Epoxy flake flooring. This type of epoxy concrete coating uses colorful epoxy flakes to add a multicolored and textured effect to your epoxy floor. These flakes offer a skid-resistant surface and come in a huge array of colors and textures. 
• Metallic epoxy flooring. This form of epoxy flooring creates a one-of-a-kind visual effect thanks to metallic pigments in the epoxy that are agitated in various ways before the epoxy cures. The end result is a floor with the illusion of depth and movement that may resemble lava, flowing water, lightning, smoke, or marble.