Tag: epoxy

surface preparation before coating a floor video

Surface Preparation Before Applying Coatings

It’s estimated that about three out of four projects in the coatings world will fail due to improper surface preparation. Properly prepping your surface before applying coatings is the key…

epoxy cove base

Ask Mr. Chemist: Creating an Epoxy Cove Base

Question: “We have used the Z-Poxy on our floors but now want to continue up the wall to create an epoxy cove base. Can this be done with the product as-is?” Answer:…

quick-drying floor sealer

Ask Mr. Chemist: Quick-Drying Floor Sealer

Question: “We really love using Z-Poxy, but it takes too long to cure. We need to get traffic back on the floor as quick as possible. Do you have a quick-drying…

concrete patch

Product Highlight: Extreme Patch

Patching concrete that is oil-saturated or always damp is a pain. Most flooring products state that the area must be clean and dry before applying, so what are you supposed…

coal chutes repaired with carbide epoxy putty

Ask Mr. Chemist: Coal Chutes

Question: “We are a local energy facility and our coal chutes take a beating. We have tried using a ceramic epoxy putty to repair the problem areas, but this product…

carbon dust

Ask Mr. Chemist: Carbon Dust

Question: “We have a lot of carbon dust on our floor from grinding and blending pigments. We need a coating that will resist the effects of the dust in our…