FAQs for Commercial Garage Floor Epoxy
Can commercial garage floor epoxy coatings protect against harsh conditions like salt, ice, water, freezing, and thawing?
Yes, this is the main benefit of installing coatings like this. Winters are harsh on uncoated concrete surfaces and installing a system will protect and extend the life of concrete.
What types of epoxy solutions does SwedeBro offer for different garage structures?
For elevated or ones with space underneath it would be a traffic coating system. For slab-on-grade concrete, it would be an epoxy system.
Do epoxy coatings help extend the life of concrete garage floors and reduce the need for costly repairs? Yes, by sealing the concrete it helps prevent against damage caused by moisture and salt. Without it the concrete can break down very quickly and may need to be replaced.
Can commercial garage floor epoxy coatings be installed if the garage floor is already damaged?
Yes, this is one way that epoxy systems can minimize repair costs. Epoxy costs less than replacing old concrete. Any cracks, divots, or damaged concrete can be smoothed and filled during the process.
Are epoxy coatings flexible enough to prevent cracking and accommodate the natural expansion and contraction of garage structures over time?
The traffic coatings used for elevated parking structures allow for movement of the concrete, preventing new cracks from damaging the coating. For interior floors, once a building has settled, new cracks rarely form. If it’s a new construction project the use of certain engineering designs like expansion joints can help minimize new cracks that form.
What is the installation process for commercial garage floor epoxy coatings, and how long does it typically take to complete a project?
These are typically larger floors and we try to phase them in a way that the garage can still be partially usable. Each phase can take up to 5 days.