The Mixology Behind Epoxy Coatings

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Epoxy coatings, popularly used for garage floors, start as a liquid mixture that requires precise preparation before application. Comprising two key components, Parts A and B, these coatings must be thoroughly mixed to initiate the chemical reaction that transforms them from a liquid state into a durable, protective surface. Consequently, this mixing process is crucial to ensuring the strength, adhesion, ... Read More

What Makes For a Good Floor Coating Customer Experience?

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When you're investing in something as significant as epoxy flooring for your Pennsylvania home or business, the installation process itself is just one piece of the puzzle. Good floor coating customer experience goes beyond just a flawless garage floor epoxy or polyaspartic floor coating—it’s about communication, professionalism, and respect for the customer’s property. Here are some things you should expect ... Read More

The Garage: Pennsylvania’s New Front Door

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Garages in Pennsylvania are no longer just spaces to park cars and store clutter. They’ve evolved into a key part of the home, often serving as the primary entryway. This transformation reflects broader changes in how we live, especially in regions where people depend on cars for everything — in most places around Pennsylvania, you're not walking to the grocery ... Read More

Tackling Musty Basements & Radon Gas

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If you've ever noticed a musty smell in your basement, furnace room, storage room, or similar areas around the house — you're probably smelling the results of moisture vapor emission from the earth through your concrete slab. Over time, this moisture can cause visible dark spots or white salts, known as efflorescence, and potentially lead to concrete failure. Here's some ... Read More

The Dangers of One-Day Polyurea-Polyaspartic Systems

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The Pitfalls of Quick Fixes The appeal of one-day polyurea-polyaspartic systems is hard to ignore. The promise of a fast application and minimal disruption is enticing for homeowners and businesses alike. However, these quick fixes often come with hidden costs, particularly in terms of long-term durability and performance. As a result, these companies almost always have a warranty exclusion regarding ... Read More

Understanding Coating Systems: Why They’re Different and How They’re Used

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Coating systems are getting increasingly popular throughout Pennsylvania. Homeowners and businesses want visually pleasing floors that can withstand yearly wear and tear with minimal maintenance, and concrete coating systems fit the bill nicely. However, like any advanced, quality improvement to a space, it comes with all sorts of terms and questions that are worth answering. So understanding coating systems is ... Read More

The Latest in Mica Blends: Revolutionizing Resinous Coatings in Pennsylvania

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GFC has brought an exciting innovation to the resinous coating industry with our exclusive Bagari SE and Vintage Mica chip blends. These blends have revolutionizing resinous coatings and captured the attention of epoxy coating enthusiasts across Pennsylvania. These coatings offer a unique combination of aesthetic beauty and practical benefits. But what makes these blends so special? Unmatched Aesthetic and Quality ... Read More

How Can I Prevent My Garage Floor From Being Slippery?

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Epoxy coatings are renowned for their durability, ease of cleaning, and resistance to chemicals, stains, and moisture, making it a popular choice for both public and residential spaces across Pennsylvania. However, one concern often arises: how to prevent a slippery garage floor. There’s a reason why epoxy coatings have “Slippery When Wet” signs more frequently than, say, carpet or even ... Read More

How to Keep Your Garage Floor Looking Brand New

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Maintaining your epoxy and polyaspartic coated garage floor is as straightforward as it gets, thanks to its unique combination of aesthetics, durability, and moisture mitigation. One of the standout features of epoxy and polyaspartic coatings is its ease of maintenance, which makes it a popular choice for homes, commercial facilities, and retail spaces across Pennsylvania. Here's how to keep your ... Read More

Concrete Prep 101: Ensuring Your Epoxy Coating Sticks

Garage Floor CoatingEpoxy Flooring, Garage Floor Coating, Grinding

Imagine you're trying to stick a sticker on a dusty, dirty surface. It won't stick well, right? The same thing happens with garage floor coatings. Concrete preparation is like cleaning and roughing up that surface so the coating (the sticker in our metaphor) can stick properly. Concrete surface profile (CSP) is how rough or smooth the concrete is. If it's ... Read More