Eric Kazarian, owner of Triumph Painting, a York area painting company that provides commercial, industrial and residential painting services throughout the GTA, offers homeowners tips and advice on epoxy flooring
/EINPresswire.com/ – NEWMARKET, ONTARIO – (Marketwired) – 02/09/16 – Epoxy is a popular floor finish most commonly used on concrete floors in basements and garages, but ideal for other high-traffic floor areas, both residential as well as for commercial purposes that need to be protected from wear and tear. When used correctly, an epoxy coating gives an attractive, shiny and hard-wearing floor finish that is dirt-repellent and can withstand knocks. Triumph Painting (www.triumphpainting.ca), a York area painting company that has commercial, industrial, and home painting services across the GTA, has worked on dozens of epoxy flooring projects over the years. Eric Kazarian, Owner of Triumph Painting, provides tips and advice on how to get the best results when applying an epoxy coating to a floor.
According to Kazarian, careful preparation is key to success when painting a surface, but especially when applying an epoxy coating to a floor. “The time spent on prep pays off when it comes to what the floor looks like and how long it takes to finish. Painting a floor with epoxy can be both challenging and time consuming. Best Left To A Professional Contractor Epoxy Flooring Kits Available, You Should Think Before You Try This. There are just too many things that can go wrong. A seasoned painting company knows what to look for before they do the project begins, what prep work needs to be done; what type of epoxy to use and how to apply, “advises Kazarian.
“The first thing your contractor will do before starting an epoxy flooring project is to check for moisture. Epoxy should never be applied to a damp surface. If there is moisture, it must be addressed to ensure the epoxy adheres. The floor Must be thoroughly cleaned and then etched. Small cracks should be filled, sanded and leveled. When the floor surface is thoroughly dry, the first layer of epoxy can be applied. One to seven layers of epoxy may be required depending on the floor. It takes approximately 15-30 Minutes for each layer to dry and ensure an even finish. Each layer needs to be applied quickly. When fully cured, your epoxy floor is nail-hard, easy to clean, and looks great. ”
Although epoxy is most commonly used on concrete floors, it can also be applied to wood, metal, and cement floors. It can also be used as a primer among other flooring materials. It’s especially good for basement and garage floors as it can act as a sealant and resists oil and chemical stains. An epoxy finish can also be used on kitchen and bathroom floors.
“Even epoxy floors are practical and highly functional. They can get very creative too. Colored flacks and chips can be added to wet epoxy to create a unique, custom design or simulate a finish.” like granite or marble. Non-slip materials like sand can also be added to create a textured, non-slip surface. When done right, an epoxy floor can look really good. It will last for years and add value to your home, “explains Kazarian.
About Triumph Painting: Providing a full range of commercial, industrial and residential painting services in the GTA, Triumph Painting has earned a reputation for delivering high quality work and providing a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Triumph Painting has four teams of experienced and insured professional painters who can handle any job, large and small, including interior painting, exterior painting, staining and varnishing, wallpaper removal and woodwork refinishing. Contact Triumph Painting to find clean and efficient GTA painters in Toronto, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Markham, King City and Brampton. For more information about Triumph Painting and a quick, free quote, call 416-768-6683 or visit www.triumphpainting.ca.
Contacts:
Triumph painting
Eric Kazarian
416-768-6683
[email protected]
www.triumphpainting.ca
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