The Mixology Behind Epoxy Coatings

Garage Floor CoatingEpoxy Flooring

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

The Garage: Pennsylvania’s New Front Door

Garage Floor CoatingEpoxy Flooring

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

Garage Floor CoatingEpoxy Flooring, Radon Gas

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 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?

Garage Floor CoatingEpoxy Flooring

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

Garage Floor CoatingCleaning, Epoxy Flooring

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

Winning the Battle Against Moisture In Your Garage Floors

Garage Floor CoatingEpoxy Flooring, Garage Floor Coating

Epoxy coatings are an excellent choice for protecting and beautifying concrete floors. But proper preparation is key to their success, especially in Pennsylvania's variable climate. One critical step that is often overlooked by "1-day polyurea" contractors and DIY enthusiasts is assessing the moisture content of the concrete before applying the coating. Ignoring this step can lead to significant issues, including ... Read More