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Frequently Asked Questions

• My house is brand new. How will you prepare the floor before coating it?  New or old, we start by grinding any areas of concrete or stucco spillage, then oil and grease stains are treated and degreased.  We then prepare the concrete to be coated by either diamond grinding or shotblasting the surface.
• I have some small cracks in my floor.  What will be done with these?                 All open cracks, including those in your expansion or “tool” joints, if applicable, will be repaired.  Additionally, larger surface imperfections will also be repaired.  Extensive crack and/or patch repairs may be subject to additional charges.
• How long does the entire process take, and when can I put my car back in the garage?                                                                                                                    Installation times vary depending on the coating system selected.  Typically it takes three days for the entire process.  You may park in your garage 24 hours later.  Weather conditions (i.e., low temperatures, high humidity) may extend the installation and return to service times.
• My garage is full of stuff.  What do we do with it while the floor is being coated?                                                                                                                       It is the homeowners’ responsibility to remove all possessions from the garage.  Typically we recommend that your items be stored as much as possible inside the home, however in most cased the best location becomes a covered patio or side yard.  There are many temporary storage solutions available regionally today.
• What is the best method to clean my new floor?                                                   We recommend mixing 5 – 6 ounces of CLEAR ammonia per gallon of water in a mop bucket.  A large headed string/rag mop works best, with a wringer mechanism on your mop bucket.  We highly recommend against the use of any soap based product, as these leave a film which not only reduces the shine in the floor, but can also become extremely slippery when the floor gets damp or wet.
• How long will my floor last?                                                                                     With our revolutionary technology, our coatings have a life expectancy of 10 years plus under normal care and use.
• What is the warranty?                                                                                              All of our floor coating systems are backed by our limited warranty against delamination, staining, or defects in materials and/or workmanship.