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Commercial Epoxy Floor Coating McMinnville Oregon

Smith & Company Painting is your trusted source for epoxy floor coatings in McMinnville Oregon and Yamhill County. We also provide residential epoxy floor coating solutions.

Each type of epoxy floor coating comes in a variety of types that are versatile and customizable for each industry. One of the best reasons to use epoxy coatings is that they protect your floor from damage so that your floor will last for many years. Take a look below at a sampling of completed projects by our skilled contractors and artisans.

Epoxy Floor Coating

Let’s look at the other benefits of applying a commercial epoxy floor coating:

Looks Great

Concrete coatings are a great way to add your personal style to a building. Epoxy coatings can be made to look like almost any other type of flooring, but last much longer. If you want your customers to say “wow” when they enter your business, a custom floor coating is the way to go.

Easy To Clean

Concrete floors with an epoxy coating are water and dust-resistant which make them incredibly easy to clean and maintain. Most coatings are also antibacterial which makes them a great choice for businesses that see a lot of young kids

Improved Safety

If your business currently has a concrete floor that is not coating, there are probably bumps or lips where the concrete has settled more than in other places. The concrete may also have cracks or erosion that can result in surfaces that are hazardous to walk on. Epoxy coatings remedy this situation by providing an even walking surface and can even have a non-slip surface applied to the top for added safety.

Environmentally Friendly

Since epoxy floor coatings help concrete floors last for many years, they need to be replaced much less frequently than other flooring options. This is good for the environment and for your business since you won’t need to put your business on hold while the flooring gets replaced.

Commercial Epoxy Floor Coating in McMinnville Oregon

If you are interested in finding the perfect commercial epoxy floor coating for your business (or home), call the trusted professionals at Smith & Company Painting. They will evaluate your business and find the perfect solutions for you.

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Industrial Epoxy Flooring McMinnville Oregon

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The industrial epoxy concrete floor project featured here was applied at an industrial steel mill located in McMinnville Oregon.

This project, like many, had challenges we needed to over come. We had a short time frame to work with. Plus we had fluctuating temperatures with cold at night and warm during the day.

The main problem to solve was water splashes from the second floor dripping through cracks down to the first floor.

No problem. We solve concrete floor problems.

Commercial Epoxy Flooring Project Summary

Property Type – Steel Mill

Location– McMinnville Oregon

Project Size – 1,300 Square Feet

Goal – Waterproof and Fix Concrete Floor with Non-Slip Surface

Problems –  Floor was in rough shape with extensive cracks. When water splashed onto the surface water dripped through to first floor. Metal dust was on floor from pipes needing extensive cleaning. The project needed to be completed in 4 days.

Solution –  Metal dust was cleaned from the concrete floor, equipment and pipes. The next step was fixing the cracks. Using a grinder with a crack chasing blade to grind open the cracks. Then an epoxy was mixed with sand and filled the depth and length of each crack.

The final process was the application of a high performance, quick curing polyaspartic coating. The first coat was applied followed by broadcasting sand to the wet surface. Once cured a final coat was applied.

This solved the water issue with a nonskid, easy to maintain surface and done within the 4 days provided to complete the project.

About Smith And Company Flooring

Smith & Company Flooring specializes in commercial and residential painting, epoxy flooring and specialty coatings for concrete and metal surfaces from Salem to Portland Oregon

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What Can Affect an Epoxy Floor Coating Cost?

There are a lot of factors that can affect an epoxy floor coating cost, the main ones being the size of the floor and the material being used. There are a lot of other smaller factors, however, that can affect the cost of an epoxy coating, which people sometimes don’t realize. In this blog, we will look at these additional factors and how they affect coating costs.

Epoxy Floor Coating

Epoxy Floor Coating Cost Factors

Floor Condition

The condition of the floor is very important to consider when determining the cost of a coating project. If there is residual glue on the floor from the previous flooring, or if the concrete is really rough, it will require additional work to get it sanded down to a workable state. Cracks and joints also need to be taken into consideration because they will need to be filled before work can begin.

Precision Grinding

When a concrete floor is being prepared for an epoxy coating, the contractor uses a large grinder to even out the floor. In cases where are a drain, pillar, or wall is present, the contractor must instead use a precision grinder. This precision grinder requires more expertise and time which can increase the cost of the job.

Coating Purpose

The next factor of the determining the cost of an epoxy coating is what does the coating need to guard against? Answering this question will not only tell the installer which material to use but also how thick the coating needs to be. Thicker coatings give greater protection, but use more materials and take longer to install.

Slip-Resistant Coating

If the floor coating is going to be installed in an area with a high amount of foot traffic, it is recommended to also install a slip-resistant coating. These coatings reduce the risk of accidents, but they also require additional materials and time.

Power

The last factor clients often neglect to think about is the power situation in the building. It is common to have concrete floors coated near the beginning of a construction project, but that usually means there are inadequate power outlets. This means generators have to be brought to power the equipment needed to apply the epoxy coating.

If you are looking into having an epoxy coating installed, remember how these factors can affect the epoxy floor coating cost. To get an estimate from one of our trusted professionals, just visit our Contact Us page and tell us a little about your project.

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5 Benefits of Having a Garage Floor Coating

Choosing to apply an epoxy garage floor coating is almost always a wise investment. Epoxy floor coatings protect your garage and provide many benefits that increase the value of your home. In this blog, we are going to look at five benefits applying a garage floor coating has.

Choosing to apply a garage floor coating has many benefits

Benefits of Having a Garage Floor Coating

1. Looks Great

Garages are in the middle of a transitional period where they are being used less for housing cars and more as a gathering place to watch sports and hang out. One of the key features of a garage coating is that it can be customized to match any style you wish.

2. Durable

Whether you use your garage floor for parking cars or hanging out with friends, you’ll want the floor to be able to stand up to the daily wear and tear. Epoxy coatings protect the concrete by being a resilient barrier.

3. Covers Imperfections

If your garage floor is on the older side, it may be showing signs of its age through cracks and pits. Epoxy coatings are able to even out your floor and give you a level floor to walk on.

4. Anti-Dusting

Dust in your garage is partially comprised of concrete that is pulverized when your car’s tires or other materials come in contact with the floor. With a garage floor coating, contact with the floor is protected so dust cannot be created.

5. Moisture Resistant

One of the key factors leading to cracking and damage of concrete is from moisture seeping into and eroding the floor. Epoxy coatings prevent this by creating a moisture resistant barrier that prevents water from coming in contact with the concrete.

Protect your garage floor with an epoxy floor coating so you can enjoy your garage for years to come. You can start by calling us, the professionals at Smith & Company Flooring. We’ll find the garage floor coating that is perfect for you.

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9 Questions Garage Floor Epoxy Installers Must Ask You

If you’re thinking about calling garage floor epoxy installers for estimates, you should be prepared for the typical questions every professional will ask. Knowing the answers ahead of time will help you and the installer get on the same page about what you’re looking for in your concrete coating. It’ll also alert you to any floor epoxy installers who might not be as professional as they appear.

Preparation

The first questions professional garage floor epoxy installers will ask will relate to the physical aspects of the concrete:

Garage floor epoxy installers will need to know if the floor has a drain or pillars

1. What’s the surface area of your concrete floor? The installer will most likely measure the surface area themselves, just to be sure, but having a good estimate will give them a heads up of what to expect.

2. Does your garage have a floor drain or pillars? Having a drain or pillars present means the team will have to account for that in their preparation time.

3. How old’s the concrete flooring? If the concrete is new, it may require additional time to cure properly before adding a coating. If the concrete is old, it may have cracks or wear that will need to be addressed.

4. Does the floor have a coating or texture already? You concrete flooring may be textured or coated with an existing material that needs to be removed before a new coating’s installed.

5. What’s the main use of the flooring? Professional installers want to know if the flooring is used in a garage, man cave, or storage area. Knowing this will help them make sure they use a concrete coating with sufficient resilience.

Installation

After they get the information about the floor, they’ll ask you about installation. This will help prepare them for what to expect when the come to install the concrete coating:

6. How long do they have to work on the project? Epoxy coatings need time to cure before they can be walked on. If necessary, fast-curing epoxies are an option.

7. Will the homeowner be present? There are benefits both to having the homeowner present or not. In either case, it’s best if the installer knows, so that they can plan ahead.

8. What’s your budget? Installers want to make sure the best coating is installed to match your needs and knowing your starting budget will help them make a recommendation.

9. What’s the climate like in your garage? Temperature, humidity, and light levels all can have an affect on the installation of the concrete coating and it’s good for the installer to know.

 

Being able to easily answer these questions will make sure the project moves along as smoothly as possible. When you’re ready to get an estimate for your concrete coating project, be sure to contact the trusted professionals at Smith & Company Flooring.