We all like things done quickly these days — faster internet speeds, faster delivery, faster food. Why not invest in faster garage floor installations too? We’re so glad you asked! A one-day polyurea-polyaspartic coating system appears attractive because of their promise of rapid “one-day” installation. However, much like hurried plumbing work can lead to leaks and expensive repairs, rushed floor installations can result in long-term issues that outweigh the initial convenience.
Ignoring Moisture: A Critical Mistake
Even in Tucson’s arid climate, concrete can retain moisture that affects coating adhesion. Yes, it’s dry, but we do have water in our concrete! However, one-day polyurea-polyaspartic coating systems tend to overlook this crucial detail. Consequently, unnecessary problems like peeling, bubbling, cracking and the like can occur. Some of these floors are delaminating within months of the initial installation.
The Benefits of a Two-Day Approach
A thorough two-day installation provides a more dependable solution:
- First Day: Firstly, on Day 1, we apply a slow-curing, moisture-mitigating, 100%-solids epoxy primer as a moisture vapor barrier. It deeply penetrates and bonds to the concrete slab, enabling the primer to mitigate future high pressure, moisture-related issues. Secondly, we broadcast the flake blend into the “wet” primer.
- Second Day: Finally, on Day 2, we apply our 100%-solids, clear polyurea-polyaspartic top coats. Albeit, two coats in lieu of one. As poor as these coatings are as primer coats, they’re superb top coats. They provide superb protection, chiefly to UV, stain, chemical and impact resistance. Altogether, this “2-day” process results is a 35-mil plus coating system that resists high hydrostatic pressure.
Long-Term Advantages
Choosing a two-day system offers significant benefits:
- Firstly, strength: Proper slow-curing primer produces a floor that can handle moisture-related issues including moisture vapor transmission and high hydrostatic pressure.
- Secondly, safety: Correctly installed coatings minimize accident risks, ensuring a safer environment.
- Thirdly, weather protection: This is how your floor will withstand Tucson’s weather year after year.
- Finally, aesthetic Value: The detailed process and access to mica-infused flake blends, results in a smoother, more attractive finish.
Business Considerations: Safety and Compliance
For Tucson businesses, the implications extend beyond aesthetics:
- Safety and Legal Concerns: Inadequate installations can lead to accidents and legal challenges.
- Regulatory Adherence: Proper installations meet building code requirements, avoiding fines and shutdowns.
Avoid Future Repairs
Don’t be tempted! One-day polyurea coating systems seem great a first glance. However, we have conducted many repairs and re-installs on one-day systems from other companies. Hence, it’s best to invest in quality over speed. Your future self can worry about other things besides repairing a floor you installed only months ago.
About GarageFloorCoating.com Tucson
We are your epoxy, polyurea-polyaspartic coating installation specialists, offering free estimates and the highest-grade floor coatings to our retail, commercial and residential customers. Our floor coatings are moisture resistant, extremely durable, and chemical and stain resistant, and are offered in a host of colors, styles and pricing options. From simple solid flooring to sparkling mineral-mica and glass-like metallics. Moreover, our concrete flooring can be installed on exterior patios, walkways and driveways, and inside too, in kitchens, basements and office spaces. We coat huge warehouses, restaurants, parking garages and airplane hangars. Winter, spring, summer and fall…residential, retail and commercial! Any time, any space.
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