Epoxy Installers in New Jersey – Duraamen Products

Just because you can purchase epoxy products at the local paint store doesn’t mean it’s the right product or anyone with a roller and squeegee can apply it without failure. In Fact, many come to us for a solution after a coating was installed and starts chipping or peeling off the floor.

Concrete is a misunderstood product. It’s hard like granite but is porous. Moisture vapor which is invisible to the eye frequently pushes upwards with tremendous pressure through tiny air holes. The pressure can be extreme enough to cause epoxies to peel off the floor.

There are solutions. First, not all epoxies are the same. There are many blends engineered for different uses and circumstances. We have a moisture vapor barrier applied to floors with excessive moisture pressure. We have self leveling coatings that are ideal for commercial kitchens and extreme traffic areas. We have coatings for garage floors and metallics used in restaurants, retail stores and homes when decorative flooring is required.

The right system applied properly will perform for many years and looks great. If you are looking for epoxy contractors in New Jersey or anywhere on the east coast contact us. We can help you determine the appropriate system and contractor for your project.

We provide technical support and state of the art products for decorative concrete floor contractors in New York City and the tri state area. This area is ideal for decorative coatings due to the large amount of older buildings with problematic flooring.

It is typical that a concrete floor is uneven, cracked, has blemishes plus moisture issues. Unique design is a requirement as well as durability. Duraamen products provide both. We also have a large network of highly skilled contractors and artisans depending on your requirement.

Our product line includes various concrete overlays, epoxies, stains, dyes and sealers. We also have a topical moisture vapor barrier for flooring with moisture issues.

Each of our products provides a unique solution. Solutions can range from price, durability and decor. Depending on your situation we can help you with the right balance of all three.

Our floor coatings include self leveling concrete which can be applied up to 1/2 inch thick to thin overlays applied at 1/16th inch thick. Our self leveler called Param can be colored, dyes and sealed. Unlimited designs can be achieved. Param can also be used as an underlayment for carpet, tile and hardwood.

Our epoxy line is vast with numerous products ranging from industrial use to highly decorative. Our metallic epoxies called Lumiere, are very popular. We have many talented concrete floor contractors who we can recommend for your next project.

Our web site has spec sheets and color charts that can be downloaded. We will gladly help with you any technical questions you have.

Our congratulations to Fernando Franco and his team of professionals at Garage and Beyond of Englewood New Jersey who completed this sensational flooring project for the Head Injury Association of Hauppauge NY.  This was a challenging project due to the size being 13,000 square feet and floor moisture issues requiring the right products and experience.

The first phase of the project was a self leveling concrete overlay. The issue was moisture vapor in the floor which could cause delamination of subsequent coatings.

The solution was a 1/8th inch thick application of Duraamen Perdure MVT+ a topical moisture vapor barrier epoxy. Perdure MVT is a water based epoxy with low Voc’s.  It has a high tolerance to moisture vapor and also protects  against radon. Perdure was applied over the self leveling concrete.

Garage and Beyond proceeded to do a beautiful job applying our Lumiere metallic epoxy coatings . Lumiere is a high performance decorative epoxy available in bright metallic finishes. It is used on both residential and commercial floors.

For more information about this project and details about the product and whether it is suitable for your next project contact us at the above number or contact us via the contact form on our website.

The photo above is a metallic epoxy coating applied by Garage and Beyond of Englewood New Jersey. That’s a high performance product which is rapidly becoming one of the most popular floor coatings for any use including the residential garage.

Over the years, auto enthusiasts had concrete artisans create some outstanding floors to show off their prized possessions. The options included industrial epoxy coatings or in some cases, decorative stained concrete with high performance sealers. While stained garage floors look excellent, the sealers wouldn’t hold up to the wear and tear of hot tires. Epoxies, especially with polyaspartic coatings could withstand the abuse, but didn’t provide the curb appeal of a stained decorative concrete floor.

Metallic epoxies combine the best of both. Notice the photo above on a local New Jersey wine store. It looks beautiful like a stained decorative concrete floor with the durability of an industrial epoxy.

Metallics are now being applied in garages all over the country.

Our Lumiere Metallic Coatings come in numerous colors. The look sensational with the durability of an industrial coating. If you are considering metalics for your garage, contact us for more information and a trained Duraamen applicator in your area.

We also have quartz and decorative chip epoxy coatings as well as cementitious overlays with a full line of sealers and floor repair products.

How To Apply Concrete Over Wood

How To Apply Concrete Over Wood – A Louisville Colorado Project

Tim Fisher of Fishers Concrete of Louisville Colorado sent over these images of a project he completed applying our Param 5500 self leveling concrete over a wood subfloor.

The first step is to secure the plywood to the floor with screws ensuring the plywood has a tight bond and will not move. As an extra precaution, you may want to consider applying an anti fracture membrane to the plywood. Once the plywood subfloor is secured, the next step is to install galvanized metal lathe to the  plywood subfloor.

Once the metal lathe install is complete, Param 5500 self leveling can be applied up to approximately 1/2 inch thick. Once dry, you will have created a durable floor that can be dyed and sealed. In this project Fishers Concrete applied Sgraffino, a concrete overlay, for additional design. Sgraffino produces a slightly textured sandstone finish that can be stained, dyed and sealed.

This is an ideal system for new floors with decorative options including tile, hardwood, carpet or decorative overlays.

We have numerous products that solve many construction issues for many types of surfaces. Param, Sgraffino and Pentimento and 3 of our overlays. We also have numerous epoxy systems depending on your requirements. Our metallic epoxy systems have grown in popularity for theor unique design and durability. These are being used nationwide for all kinds of floors in homes, retail stores, restaurants and lots more.

We have recently expanded overseas with distribution of our products in Dubai. We are currently looking into additional international markets as the demand for decorative cementitious flooring increases.

For additional questions about this process and the appropriate system or professional installers in your area contact us directly.

Learning how to install a decorative concrete floor is fairly simple but there are numerous considerations before you start. Let’s clarify what simple means first.

Simple starts with a concrete floor in good shape, that is level without moisture issues. A simple project does not have floor vents or height issues to deal with at stairs. (There are code height  requirements for steps and stairs).

So, a floor without issues is a simple process when you need a basic color. Using our Sgraffino overlay, the process starts by cleaning the floor of any dirt, then apply a primer with our liquid polymer called CP 1000 and wait for it to dry.

Once the polymer is dry, the next step is to put an appropriate amount of polymer in a 5 gallon bucket, add colorant by mixing with drill and mixing paddle followed by slowing adding our Sgraffino which comes in a small bucket. Sgraffino is a fine concrete that comes in a base of white or gray. The process is like mixing a pancake mix.

The amount mixing into a 5 gallon bucket will cover approximately 225 to 250 square feet. Pour the Sgraffino onto the floor in small amounts and spread over the concrete floor in a thin coat using a Magic Trowel. A Magic Trowel is a squeegee, but don’t try substituting a regular hardware store purchased squeegee. The Magic Trowel is the perfect tool.

The process is to spread the Sgraffino in random directions. Once the first coat is dry, any high spots created with Magic Trowel can be sanded smooth then followed by another coat of fine Sgraffino. Once that coat is dry you can apply a sealer.

That’s the simple process. The process gets progressively more complicated requiring skills and experience as floor size increases to over 500 square feet or if there are adverse conditions and custom design requirements.

In a basement or screen porch it is very common to apply area rugs which add design and cover up blemishes caused by an inexperienced applicator or DIY.

When the project calls for unique designs and adverse conditions such as moisture issues, floor cracks, spalling, uneven surfaces or height issues, it’s time for the professionals.

We have numerous overlays that solve most flooring issues plus a diverse line of sealers that protect the floor. Sgarffino is our thinest overlay which is applied at approximately 1/16th inch thick. We also have an overlay called Pentimento which produces a decorative polished finish. Our self leveling overlays are applied at 1/4 – 1/2 inch thick.

Then we have various epoxies that range from industrial high performance coatings to highly decorative metallic finishes. Basically, they are all applied the same way as Sgraffino but with complexities with each.

If you are considering decorative concrete, contact us to discuss your floor, the size and condition. We will help you with the appropriate coating and the professional to help you out.

Apply Concrete Over Formica to Create Sensational Countertops

One of the most versatile and amazing products for resurfacing is Sgraffino a very natural looking cementitious overlay. It comes in two base colors of gray or white. Sgraffino is a very fine concrete that is mixed with a polymer and our iron oxide pigments called Colorfast. Sgraffino can also be dyed various colors and techniques to produce unique, attractive countertops as well as floors and walls.

The process of resurfacing formica is fairly simple, requiring basic, inexpensive tools. The photos of the brown countertop were sent to us by John Cement of Detroit Michigan.

How To Apply Concrete Over Formica – The Steps

1. Surface Prep – Sand the surface of the Formica to create “tooth”. Sanding increases surface area for adhesion.
2. Apply Polymer – Apply our polymer with a brush, sponge or rag covering all areas. Then wait for surface to dry. As an extra precaution you can apply a second coat and wait for polymer to dry.
3. Mix Sgraffino – Put polymer in a five gallon bucket and add Sgraffino while mixing with drill and mixing paddle.
4. Add Color – Mix Sgaffino well for 3-4 minutes and using a straight edge, scrape any product sticking to interior of bucket. Once mixed add appropriate amount of Colorfast.
5. Apply Sgraffino – pour Sgraffino over countertop and using a magic trowel, sgread over surface in various directions to create a natural appearance.  You can use a roller to apply to vertical edges.
6. Lightly Sand Surface – You can lightly sand surface to remove any high spots and edges.
7. Seal Surface – We have various sealers that can be applied to create a glossy or a matte finish.

Once sealer is dry you are ready to use your new countertop. For those of you who are creative and artistic there are many other applications and uses. Clients of our have used Sgraffino and another of our overlays called Pentimento for creating tabletops, shelving, bar tops and shower walls. Sgraffino can be used for interiors and exteriors.

Elements Concrete Design, Visual Concrete Artists

Elements Concrete Design of Ellicott City specializes in artistic floor applications using Duraamen overlays, stains, dyes and sealers. In addition to their flooring business, they fabricate custom countertops, vessel sinks, benches, tables and   tile.

The business is run by artisan Brian McLeod, a 20 year veteran of the artistic concrete business. Brian originally was partner with Visual Concrete Design of Maryland. In recent years Brian has completed 250,000 square feet of acid stain projects and another 750,000 square feet of overlays.

Brian provides not just an application business but brings provides the art of decorative floor design to each of his clients, designers and architects. A large portion of projects completed by Brian are high high end luxury homes, retail stores, restaurants and Class A office space throughout Maryland and the Washington DC corridor.

Pentimento Concrete Overlay by The Concrete Impressionist

Concrete Impressionis of Brooklyn NY completed this 950 square foot space using Pentimento. The complete system used was Pentimento with Pewter integral color, black Deso dye with water based epoxy sealers and our polyaspartic sealer.

This system has been applied in thousands of residential homes, retail stores, restaurants, office buildings and hotels through the United States and overseas.

Pentimento is one of the most natural appearing on the market today. The finished result looks like a decorative polished  floor.

In addition,  we have two other overlays called Param and Sgraffino. Param is a self leveling overlay applied up to 1/2 inch thick and Sgraffino at 1/6th inch thick. Param levels to a flat smooth finish and can be used as a decorative  floor or as an underlayment for tile, hardwood or carpet. Each can be sealed with our water based epoxies and polyaspartic finish coat.

Additionally our Lumiere metallic epoxy is a highly decorative concrete floor coating which is popular for both residential or commercial spaces.

Contact us for more information about this project or to inquire about the appropriate system for your floor.

Decorative Concrete Flooring for Offices and Office Building Lobbies

Decorative concrete for offices is no longer just a trend. From New York City skyscrapers to modern spaces in Los Angeles, designer concrete floors like you see here are installing Duraamen products for many reasons. Custom design, high durability and low maintenance costs are frequently outperforming other types of flooring choices.

It’s not just in office spaces but also in building lobbies. Our Param self leveling overlays, Sgraffino and Pentimento have been applied in virtually every state and major metropolitan city.

One of the most popular overlays is our Param self leveling concrete. Since most surfaces are seldom perfect, Param is a problem solver. It can be applied at thicknesses of 1/4 – 1/2 inch thick and levels nicely to an almost perfectly flat, seamless finish. It can be integrally colored and topically dyed to create a natural polished concrete appearance. The finished floor can be sealed with our water based epoxies and polyaspartic coatings.

If you are looking for unique designs, saw cuts can be used to create the look of custom tile with borders.

Decorative Concrete Flooring for Offices – Contact Us For Professionals In Your Area

For many years we have been providing numerous levels of training and technical support for our professional installers nationwide. We work very closely with architects, designers, installers and clients to help determine the most appropriate system and design. In addition to designer cementitious surfaces for offices, our products have been installed in residential homes, retail stores and shopping malls, restaurants, hotels and industrial facilities.

If you are considering  new floors for offices in your building, contact us to discuss your requirement. We have distribution facilities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Arizona.  In addition to our cementitious overlays, we also have metallic epoxy coatings which provide sensational decor and durability to any space whether an office showroom or residential home.