Epoxy Resin Concrete Resurfacing & Repair

Epoxy resin is one of the best adhesives when installing concrete slabs. Whether you want to bond, repair, or fill the slab, epoxy coatings offer a strong adhesion that lasts long.

Of course, your concrete coatings may wear off as time passes, especially in a place with heavy traffic like industrial shops.

Our concrete resurfacing service ensures you can get any layer of concrete to its best shape, ensuring you don’t have to deal with expensive replacements later. Keep reading if you want to know more about our surface preparation and repair services for people across Ontario.

What Does “Resurfacing” Mean for Concrete?

Resurfacing is a process people use to refinish their old concrete. It allows certain surfaces to look new again.

The main benefit of resurfacing is that you can choose from various textures, colours, and patterns. Depending on which product you get, you could get concrete repair mortars designed for vertical, horizontal, or overhead applications.

In simple terms, resurfacing involves applying a layer of product on top of your concrete surface. Epoxy resin can help you repair pitting, deep holes, flakes, cracks, and more.

Unfortunately, fixing epoxy concrete is easier said than done. If you hire a professional epoxy contractor, you can avoid making a mistake that could further damage your floors or home.

When Should You Repair Your Concrete Surfaces?

It may not be very easy to tell when to you need concrete repair services, especially if you’ve never had this problem before. There are two main elements to consider:

• Concrete Condition: If you notice small cracks or holes, you could fix them through a resurfacing job. This will help you avoid expensive replacements in the future.
• Cause of Damage: What damaged your concrete? If it wasn’t something severe, you could consider resurfacing. However, if your concrete was damaged by reasons like erosion damage, repeated exposure to extreme weather, or tree roots underneath the floor, you may be better off with a replacement.

Deciding whether you need a concrete repair or full slab replacement can still take you some time. If you want the safest and fastest option, contact us. We will give you a quick and effective inspection to ensure we have the right course of action for epoxy resin resurfacing, and take care of any repairs in the process.

What Can Damage Your Epoxy Resin Concrete Floor?

It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with basement floors or living room floors; epoxy resin concrete can get damaged by plenty of different factors.

Some of the most common issues include:

• Improper Surface Preparation: This often comes from a poor installation job or repair. Improper preparation can lead to peeling and de-lamination. Common preparation methods include shot blasting and etching.  Regardless of which one you use, it would be best if you did it correctly to avoid issues.
• Air Bubbles: They can also happen due to poor installations. This can cause air bubbles to appear underneath the layer, which can damage the concrete’s finish.
• Mixing Ratios: You must come up with the correct resin-to-hardener ratio if you want your epoxy to cure properly. Otherwise, you will get soft/sticky surfaces.
• Little Curing Time: Walking over your floor without letting the epoxy cure can lead to damage and indentations. Usually, the recommended curing time is at least 24 hours, although you could allow light foot traffic after eight hours.
• Moisture: Excessive moisture will cause your floor to get adhesion issues, blisters, or air bubbles.
• Chemical Exposure: Even though they’re not common, dropping harsh chemicals on the floor can damage your epoxy surface over time.
• UV Degradation: If your basement floor, for example, is exposed to UV light, that may degrade the epoxy layer. Epoxy floors are resistant enough, but constant exposure can still damage them.
• Wear and Tear: Even if you installed your floor perfectly, it’ll still degrade over the years. Eventually, your floor will get cracks, blisters, and other issues that will warrant a repair.

As you can see, most of the issues mentioned are caused by poor installations and/or repairs. If you want to avoid them, you must hire a professional epoxy contractor who can install everything efficiently.

What if you already got a poor installation? That’s where we come in!

What Can We Do for You?

Our team at Canadian Concrete Surfaces has years of experience handling epoxy resin concrete. There are many factors you may not be aware of when scheduling a repair, including which type of epoxy to get, how to avoid further problems, and more.

You can forget about all of those issues by talking to our experts. Whether you’re dealing with residential or industrial flooring, rest assured we have the right skills and tools to fix any issue.

We’re known for being transparent, honest, and efficient in our work. Our goal is to treat your property as if it were ours, so we won’t rest until your concrete surfaces are in excellent shape.

Of course, the epoxy resin we use is durable, affordable, and highly customizable. In-fact, we are a major distributor of epoxy resin, and have our warehouses right at our main location in Wheatley Ontario. We can offer you dozens of options to customize your property and make it look (and feel) amazing all year long.

Epoxy is an outstanding material that can protect your concrete floors, but if you want to get its full potential, make sure to walk over your project with a professional.

We’re locally owned and operated, and our 25 years of experience will get you the results you’ve always dreamed of.

Even if you’re not interested in epoxy resin, we also offer other materials, including:

• Polyaspartic
• Polyurea
• Urethane
• MMA
• Polished Concrete

We want to get you the perfect floor, so whether you want to fix a small issue with your concrete surface or get something new to make your room stand out, we can help.

In Need of Concrete Resurfacing? Schedule a Consultation Today!

Installing epoxy resin for concrete resurfacing may seem easy. Some homeowners may even try to tackle repairs on their own to avoid wasting money. However, the slightest mistake can lead to even more damage, which means more expensive repairs later and starting over from scratch.

In the worst-case scenario, you will have to pay a lot of money for replacements, which isn’t ideal if you’re on a budget. Epoxy can also be fairly toxic, so you have to know how to properly handle the resin, and use the proper ventilation for your families safety.

At Canadian Concrete Surfaces, we’re committed to offering you a wide range of services that will take care of your concrete all year long. Here’s an overview of what we work with:

• Epoxy resin
• Concrete coatings
• Concrete resurfacing
• Concrete leveling
• Concrete repair

Ready to get started? Take care of your concrete floors with the right epoxy installation professionals, and schedule your next service today!