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Our Step-by-Step Epoxy Flooring Installation Process
Our Professional Installation of Epoxy Flooring Process
The installation of epoxy flooring requires a professional approach to ensure a lifetime of durability. At Epoxy Floors NJ, we believe a floor is only as good as the preparation behind it. Since 1988, our team has refined a rigorous installation process designed to transform vulnerable concrete into a high-performance, seamless surface. Whether we are working on a heavy-duty warehouse or a custom showroom, we follow these critical steps to ensure a lifetime of durability.
1. Mechanical Surface Preparation
The most common cause of epoxy failure is poor preparation. Installation of epoxy flooring begins by using industrial-grade diamond grinders to “profile” the concrete. Unlike acid etching used in DIY kits, mechanical grinding opens the pores of the slab, allowing the epoxy to “bite” into the surface for a permanent mechanical bond.
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Critical Steps for a Successful Installation of Epoxy Flooring
2. Crack and Joint Repair
We never coat over a compromised foundation. Our team meticulously inspects the slab for cracks, pits, or spalls. To ensure the correct installation of epoxy flooring we use high-strength epoxy fillers to repair these imperfections, ensuring the final finish is perfectly level and structurally sound.
3. Moisture-Mitigating Primer
New Jersey’s climate can lead to moisture issues in concrete. We apply a specialized moisture-vapor barrier primer that seals the slab. This prevents “outgassing”—the formation of bubbles caused by air escaping the concrete—and protects the floor from hydrostatic pressure that could otherwise cause delamination.
4. High-Solids Base Coat
Once the primer is set, we apply a 100% solids industrial epoxy base coat. This “body coat” provides the necessary thickness and impact resistance to withstand heavy machinery, vehicle traffic, and daily wear and tear.
Installation of Epoxy Flooring since 1988
5. The Decorative Layer
Depending on your chosen system, this is where the transformation happens:
Flake Systems: We broadcast decorative vinyl chips into the wet base coat until the floor is fully saturated.
Metallic Systems: We hand-swirl specialized metallic pigments into the resin to create a unique, marble-like aesthetic.
6. High-Performance Topcoat
After the floor is cured and excess flakes are removed, we apply the final “armor.” We use a polyaspartic or urethane topcoat that provides extreme scratch resistance, chemical protection, and UV stability to ensure your floor never yellows over time.
The result is a beautiful, easy-to-clean floor that is built to last for decades. Contact us today for a free consultation and let our experience work for you.
FAQs
Unlike DIY acid etching, which only cleans the surface, mechanical diamond grinding physically opens the “pores” of the concrete. This creates a rough profile that allows the epoxy to achieve a permanent mechanical bond, preventing peeling and flaking.
A professional installation never coats over a compromised foundation. The team uses high-strength epoxy fillers to repair cracks, pits, and joints before any coating is applied, ensuring the final result is perfectly level and structurally sound.
To combat New Jersey’s humidity and high water tables, a moisture-vapor barrier primer is applied. This seals the slab to prevent “outgassing” (air bubbles) and protects the floor from hydrostatic pressure that could otherwise cause delamination.
The high-solids base coat provides the floor’s thickness and impact resistance for heavy machinery. The topcoat (typically polyaspartic or urethane) acts as the “armor,” offering scratch resistance, chemical protection, and UV stability to prevent yellowing.
Yes. During the decorative layer step, you can choose between flake systems (vinyl chips broadcast into the wet epoxy) or metallic systems (pigments swirled to create a marble-like effect) to match your facility’s aesthetic.
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