If you're looking for a solution to how to remove epoxy from a concrete floor and you don't have a professional grinding machine Soy Gel is an effective solution.
Soy Gel, made from soybeans will remove light layers of epoxies, urethane sealers and paint. Click the link below for more information and product reviews.
GF One Coatings run by Joe Sheehan specializes in Minneapolis garage floor coatings and concrete restoration.
Joe, a local entrepreneur has been in the construction and property business for 25 years and the concrete floor restoration business for the past 10. Initially GF One Coatings started with epoxy applications and switched to application of polyaspartic coatings in 2006.
They found that when a floor is properly ground to a smooth flat finish and cracks are repaired, polyasrtic coatings provided extraordinary results.
Polyasrtic coatings are a thinner system than epoxies but with high performance features. They provide hot tire and chemical resistance with flexability and are non slip. As a thinner system surface preparation becomes critical to avoid blemishes from bleeding through. Meticulous attention to restoring garage floor concrete has led to surface preparation for all kinds of flooring and coatings removal.
For more information contac Joe Sheehan at
651-748-5999 or Visit
www.gfonecoatings.com
Concrete Solutions based in San Diego manufactures high performance concrete garage floor epoxy coatings. Their system is called Ultra Surface Color Flake which is resistant to hot tires, chemicals and is moisture proof.
Decorative finishes give the appearance of granite or terrazzo and with their clear coat can be applied directly over a stained concrete surface like in the photo above.
How To DVD's are available providing the step by step process to surface preparation, crack repair and application of top coats.
For more information contact Gerry Sadler at
619-987-4721 or visit
www.concretesolutions.com
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Drill comes as a kit including 2 Lithium-Ion Batteries, 15 minute rapid charger and tool case.
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In these photos GF One Coatings applied a polyaspartic coating to a Minneapolis Garage Floor in the middle of winter.
GF One applied epoxy coatings until 2006 when they discovered Polyaspartics and their unique ability to be applied in all conditions from -30 to over 100 degrees. This opened up an opportunity to resurface refrigerated rooms without the expense of down time from emptying and warming a cold room.
This also enabled GF One Coatings to resurface garage floors and keep their business running 12 months a year.
Weather does not impact the high performance capabilities of a polyaspartic coating.
for more information contact Joe Sheehan at 651-748-5999 or Visit
www.gfonecoatings.com
Here's stained concrete flooring using Engrave A Crete equipment. Extraorddinary what can be accomplished with the right tools and experience in what started out as a gray floor.
The video shows the EngravaCrete Mongoose in action with precision cuts. All it takes is some practice and patience.
Engrave aA Crete based in Missouri manufactures a full line of concrete engraving tools. Visit
www.engraveacrete.com
Decorative Concrete Supply a Dallas concrete garage floor product distributor carries a full line of options for residential homes and commercial properties.
Options include pigmented or clear urethane and epoxy systems. Decorative chips can be added or apply over a stained floor.
Systems are non slip, scratch, chemical and hot tire resistant.
For more information contact Decorative Concrete Supply in Dallas at 866-854-8881 or visit
www.decorativecs.com
Vermont chimney cap installation is a must have for every home for one reason-It keeps stuff out.
Brickliners run by Jake Loeffler provides chimney sweep servicies, cleaning, installation of flue liners and caps. Caps are a vital component to preservation of your chimney and keeps moisture from causing an expensive remediation later.
But they also keep animals from getting in. Squirrels, bats and raccoons are the most common invaders. Squirrels and bats will frequently get stuck in a chimney while Raccoons have no problem climbing around inside. All are a nuisance and an expense that exceeds the cost of a cap.
Provided it is installed correctly a chimney cap will last indefinately. Contact Jake for an inspection at 802-777-3343 or visit
www.brickliners.com
New Jersey stained concrete floor distributor, Duraamen, carries a full line of specialty concrete products.
Their product line includes the following overlays:
- Sgraffino - a sandstone finish, thin overlay about 1/16th inch thick, ideals for resurfacing existing concrete floors
- Pentimento - a polished finish, about 1/8th inch thick
- Param 5500 - self leveling concrete 1/4 - 3/8 inch thick
- Endura - this is a self leveling epoxy system
Each sysytem has their own unique characteristic and can be finished with concrete stain or dyes with a choice of topical sealers.
Contact Victor Pachade for information about products, contractor training or for a contractor for your project.
866-835-6595 or
www.duraamen.com
Ememcole based in Chicago specializes in cracks repair and moisture remediation products for basements.
This weeks newsletter they featured the Emeshield Pro Plus liner which is ideal for insulating basements and crawl spaces. When combined with Emecoles crack repair system it will increase the R value and air quality in your basement. By blocking incoming moisture Emeshield Pro Plus also minimizies potential mold growth.
This system is tax credit certified allowing for a tax credit of 30% of material cost up to $1,500.00.
For more information visit
www.emecole.com
Before/AfterI have written a few updates about how to remove rust stains from concrete, the solution of which has been elusive to mot people, including professionals.
Surface Gel Tek, owned by Tamryn Doolan in Mesa Arizona invented the solution with their gelled technology over 10 years ago. I have used their product HD24 which is 24% acid and their heaviest with excellent results.
Simply, HD24 is rolled on concrete with rust stains, mold or algae and is left to sit for 15 minutes. It fizzes when first rolled on, you can see it working. The acids pull the rust or mold out of the concrete and is contained in the gels. It can easily be washed away or vacuumed in a shop/vac.
The gelled acids also pull acid stain out of concrete. This is part of the Surface Gel Tek artistic "Flattoo" system. Graphics are applied on concrete over a stained floor. The gelled acids are painted on and wiped off after a few minutes. The gelled acids pull the stain out of the floor contained in the gel.
The before/after photo here is at a marina in baltimore who had tried every solution possible. Gelled acids were the only solution that worked. They are ASTM certified and water soluable. For information contact Tamryn at
480-970-4580 or visit
www.surfacegeltek.com
Stardek based in Tampa holds workshops each week teaching how to stain concrete floors, apply overlays, epoxy systems, stamped overlays and non slip floor coatings.
Stardek has been in the decorative concrete business for almost 40 years with more trained applicators than any company I know of.
The training covers not just prduct knowledge and application techniques but how to build a business as well. The busniess opportunities are vast with products that apply to virtually every type of real estate.
Opportunities exist in the expanding garage floor market, swimming pools, restaurant floor and wall applications, retail stores, arenas, theme parks and public buildings like schools and hospitals.
There is a small training fee that is applied to the first order of product. For more information contact Lou at
800-282-1599 or visit
www.stardek.com
Tool King is a leading online retailer with some of the best prices available on the web. Visit
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Joe Sheehan owner of GF One Coatings and partner of One Day Floors polyaspartic coatings provided training in North Carolina at this new dog kennel.
The applicator, one of the largest on the east coast, had a requirement to resurface the dog kennel flooring with a fast, durable, anti bacterial growth coating.
The architect of the project specified the One Day Floors polyaspartic as the coating solution. In addition to his local Minneapolis business application business Joe provides training nationally to companies seeking to learn the techiques for this relatively new advanced technology coating.
For information about this project or to learn about the benefits of polyaspartic coating technology contact Joe Sheehan at
651-748-5999 or visit
www.gfonecoatings.com
One of the big issues with a Vermont concrete garage floor is ground moisture which results in epoxy repair.
If you have had an epoxy coating applied to your flooring and it's starting to chip and delaminate, the cause is likely extreme moisture vaport pressure pushing upwards though the air holes and capillaries in your concrete.
Moisture pressure will push salts in concrete to the surface. If your floor has an epoxy coating and it's becoming problematic this is why.
Jake Loeffler of Garage Outfitters in Burlington Vermont travels statewide grinding failed epoxies off the floor and resurfacing with a "Pure Bred" polyaspartic, an advanced technology coating. These unique concrete garage floor coaings were developed by Bayer Material Sciences originally for coating steel over 20 years ago. In recent years they found extraordinary results on concrete.
One of the most outstanding characteristcis is their ability to be absorbed into concrete and becomes part of the floor rather than being stuck to the surface. This substantially reduces failure, even with extreme mositure pressure.
For more information contact Jake Loeffler at
802-777-3143 or visit their website
www.garageoutfittersvt.com
Fernando Franco based in Englewood New Jersey specializes in concrete garage foor resurfacing for both residential and commercial properties. The photos of a few of his completed projects shown here are epoxy coatings.
If you're looking for something unique for your car collection or a simple functional floor for high traffic everday use, Fernando has numerous options.
Your options include decorative chip or quartz, or like the photos below which are metallic epoxy coatings. Metallic epoxies have a unique style and are a "Green" alternative to staining concrete floors.
For more information about concrete garage floor coatings in Bergen County New Jersey you can reach Fernando at 866-568-5611 or visit his website
www.garageandbeyond.com
Ben Ashby teaches 4 "How To Make Concrete Countertops" workshops in Chicago. Classes are 3 day hands on workshops covering everything from the basics to advanced applications methods.
You will also lean how to work with molds and other opportunities including custom sinks, showers, tile, columns, benches and fireplaces. Each class is limited in size to allow for a hands on experience.
This is a growth market and an exciting, creative business. Ben will get you on your way to developing your own business or expanding an existing one.
Classes are held in June, August, October and December in Chicago. Additional classes are held throughout the year in Las Vegas. Contact Gerry Sadler
www.concretesolutions.com the manufacturer of The Ashby concrete countertops mix. Gerry can be reached directly at
619-987-4721
Here is a concrete garage floor project in Alpine New Jersey completed by Fernando Franco
www.garageandbeyond.com .
Unfinished floors really look bad. They feel cold and dark. They attract dirt and trap moisture. Garage and Beyond resurfaces all kinds of concrete surfaces in commercial properties and residential homes. As you can see in the photos they completely transform ugly floors into clean, bright highly durable surfaces.
These are all professional jobs. They prep the floor, fix all the cracks and holes, apply a moisture barrier and a high performance epoxy system that withstands hot tire wear and resists chemicals and grease. The final non slip coating is reflective brightening up your space.
The photos below are completed concrete garage floor projects in their portfolio. Fernando Franco can be reached directly at
866-568-5611 
Belle Mead New Jersey Skillman New Jersey Armonk New York
The photo above shows a 4 inch crack through a Minneapolis concrete garage floor. The yellow arrows point to the filled crack and the black identifies the pattern. Notice how the crack is filled to the bottom.
The pink arrows ponit to a void in the surface that GF One chipped out and filled.
To fill a crack properly you need a polyurea that has enough fluidity to flow to the bottom and will cure below the surface. Too many times I see cracks that are an afterthought, as if just sticking anything in a crack solves the problem. Most of the time cracks are filled only at the top and fill only the top 1 inch. This is wrong.
GF One Coatings polyurea flows to the bottom, is absorbed into the walls of the crack, cures below the surface and reacts positively to moisture. Cracks are like air vents for moisture pressure. If the crack is filled properly it stops moisture pressure from having an adverse affect on coatings, tile, carpet or hardwood.
For more information about how GF One Coatings restores a cracked Minneapolis concrete garage floor contact Joe Sheehan at
651-748-5999 or visit their website
www.gfonecoatings.comJoe Sheehan
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