The 6 Steps to Applying Epoxy Coating to Your Floor or Patio

Epoxy floor coatings for your concrete floors can provide a multitude of benefits, including protection from damage, custom design options to incorporate your flooring with the existing design of the space, and durability over the years.

Even though applying an epoxy floor coating is a fairly straightforward process, there still  is a required level of skill and experience in order to produce quality results. Let's take a look at a summary of the 6 steps that are necessary for proper concrete coating applications such as epoxies.

1. Prep: Preparation is essential ~ It is generally necessary to sand or diamond-grind the surface in order to remove imperfections and defects prior to the actually cleaning. Fill any remaining holes and cracks with an epoxy grout to ensure a smooth surface. Before applying the primer, you'll want to make sure your concrete is completely clean, dry and dust-free. The less that's on your concrete, the better the adhesion will be.

2. Prime: Apply high quality epoxy primer ~ Priming is always recommended. Taking this step seals the concrete and eliminates the risk of bubbles and blisters in your surface. An second coat of epoxy primer may be necessary in order to form a proper seal and reduce the amount of materials needed in later stages.

3. Mix Mix Mix ~ You'll want to use a commercial grade, electric mixer to combine the components of your epoxy coating. Don't cut corners in this stage, as poor or improper mixing will lead to a tacky floor.

4. Apply: Apply your first coat of epoxy paint ~ You'll want to use a high quality roller for this step. Shedding is common with lesser-quality rollers, so it's a good idea to spare the extra expense upfront to avoid more costly repairs later.

5. Wait:  After 24 hours, you can check the surface for any cracks or holes that may have appeared, and repair them before applying your second coat.

6. Complete:  Apply your final coat ~ This is your last chance to perfect your surface, so take extra care in checking for any dust, cracks or other imperfections before application. If you have a particularly large project, mix as you go to prevent waste.

Before starting a DIY project such as laying concrete coatings, it might be helpful in advance to reach out to a concrete coating contractor. You might find the time and long-term cost-savings save you in the long-run. Please reach out for a  FREE floor estimate and design consultation to if you are considering a new coating for your floor or patio!

Unsightly Concrete Flooring? Beautify Your Interior and Exterior Surfaces With a Stamped Concrete Overlay!

If you are tired of your plain, boring, uninspiring ugly concrete patio, driveway, or indoor flooring, it may be time to consider an aesthetic upgrade to a stamped concrete overlay. Over time, or through wear and tear, your concrete may have been subject to damage through chipping, staining, cracking or fading. Resurfacing your home or business concrete flooring with our industrial grade epoxy flooring overlay provides all aesthetic benefits and design possibilities of conventional new application stamped concrete, but it is applied over your existing concrete. With our Dreamcoat Flooring stamped concrete overlay, you can duplicate the unique texture and beauty of wood, natural stone, slate, and other materials without needing to replace your existing concrete.

What is a Stamped Concrete Overlay?

Dreamcoat Flooring’s stamped concrete overlay is a cement-based, stampable coating used to change or improve the aesthetic of your interior or exterior concrete surfaces. Applied to existing concrete. It provides a flexible, creative design medium that can mimic cut stone, brick, wood, tile, cobblestone, boardwalk and slate. The sheer variety of designs and materials we can replicate are only limited by your imagination. Applying our Dreamcoat Flooring concrete overlay eliminates the need to tear out or replace your existing unsightly concrete surfaces.

Stamped Concrete Overlay Applications

Your new Dreamcoat Flooring overlay can be applied to interior or exterior residential or commercial concrete surfaces, whether new or existing, and can even be applied to vertical surfaces, such as walls and backsplashes. Our concrete overlays are a popular way to refresh the appearance of your existing floors, walkways, patios, driveways, and pool decking.

Stamped Concrete Overlay Design Possibilities

Unlike stained or acid-washed concrete floorings, our stamped concrete overlays offer an incredible three-dimensional texture, meaning that the sky is the limit for artistic inspiration. Not only are our stamped concrete overlays popular for residential applications, but some of the most creative entertainment venues, such as some of our big shopping malls, Universal Studios and The Cosmopolitan casino in Las Vegas have utilized them to create custom themes and textured flooring. At Dreamcoat Flooring, we have a wide variety of rubber stamping molds to create an infinite array of textures, including custom stamp designs. Concrete stamping overlays are an incredibly versatile product for businesses as well, allowing for the artistic creation of themed corporate or institution-friendly applications.

If you are considering beautifying your concrete surfaces with a stamped concrete overlay, consult our professionals at Dreamcoat Flooring to determine if your concrete can be resurfaced successfully, and to discuss you unique flooring vision. Call us today at 480-226-4172 for a free floor estimate and design consultation.