Polyaspartic Polyurea for Garage Floors
Not long ago, garages were largely utilitarian spaces where only the most avid and affluent vehicle aficionado spared a thought for aesthetics. These days, garage floors have come a long way from the bare, unfinished concrete substrates of years gone by. Today’s garage floors are all but stainproof, resistant to impact, corrosion, chemical exposure, weather, moistures and abrasion, all while providing beautiful, high shine finishes with polyaspartic polyurea garage floor coatings.
Why You Should Consider the Benefits of Polyaspartic Polyurea for Your Garage Floors
From multi-unit residential parking garages to the single-family garage, polyaspartic polyurea is a superior choice for garage floors for a variety of reasons. Ultra-low in volatile organic compounds with a relatively short curing time, these coatings can be applied in environments with quite low or high ambient temperatures, making it suitable for Chicago’s climate throughout much of the year, without releasing volatile compounds into the atmosphere. The nature of the product means a single coat of polyaspartic coating can be equal to two or even three coats of a lower tolerance product, which can often translate to lower labor costs and quicker project times.
Stained or pigmented concrete floors are a sought-after design feature in garage floors, and the application of a polyaspartic polyurea topcoat is one of the few types of coatings that provide a true “color pop” effect, brightening the intensity and appearance of pigmented concrete. Superior UV protection means absolutely no yellowing or discoloration over time, while high durability means your garage floors will be capable of standing up to leaking lawn mowers, the road salt of winter and staining of hot tires. For years to come, the coating will retain its glossy sheen, ensuring your garage is just as much a showplace as any other area of your home, with no discoloration as a result of normal sun exposure.
Turning Your Garage Floors into Statement Pieces with Polyaspartic Polyurea
Few home remodeling projects provide the quick turnaround and high return on investment you’ll see with high-end polyaspartic polyurea coatings for garage floors. The color and design options are almost limitless, meaning you’re able to bring almost any dream you can imagine to life, all with the superior protection, impact and stain resistance you need to keep your garage floors looking great for years to come.
At Düraamen of Chicago, we’re leading the industry in commercial, industrial and residential flooring solutions. Our team works with you from the first call until the final product is completed and at every step in between, ensuring that your floors are not only every bit as beautiful as you expect, but also as durable, as strong and as stain resistant.
Contact us today to learn more about polyaspartic coatings for garage floors, and how we can help you inspire garage envy throughout the neighborhood.
Achieving a Perfectly Flat Floor with Self-Leveling Underlayment
The right flooring choice can speak volumes about the overall look and functionality of your space. But whether it’s calling out for tile, carpet or a treatment you haven’t yet chosen, one thing is certain — you’ll need a totally flat floor surface to begin any application process.
Chances are, a wood-framed subfloor or even a poured concrete substrate will have uneven, unlevel, dipped or pitted areas. In some cases, the entire surface may be riddled with imperfections that pose a challenge when it comes to the proper installation of different flooring solutions. Fortunately, self-leveling underlayment applied by expert commercial flooring contractors can transform any substrate into a perfectly smooth, flat floor.
How Does Self-Leveling Underlayment Work?
Sometimes called “hydraulic cement” or “flowable mortar,” self-leveling underlayment is a liquid product that seeks its own level and lies flat when cured. These highly advanced engineered cement products allow experienced contractors to address substrate unevenness, which can be a complication during the application process for many flooring treatments, including stone and tile.
While very small areas of unevenness can be patched with cement, it’s simply not a feasible solution for providing a smooth floor surface on a larger scale. Self-leveling underlayment products provide a surface preparation that can be applied across very large areas to create a smooth, even and flat floor. It is then ready for intricate flooring solutions requiring the most precise substrate finishes, including large tile and stone applications.
These products are poured, with pins sometimes placed for precise depth gauging, depending on a variety of factors. Once poured, the surface preparation product is moved into place using gauged rakes, spiked rollers and other specialized tools.
Depending on the unique demands of each individual jobsite, your substrate will be carefully prepared, and the surface modified in order to ensure superior adhesion strength and proper bond.
How to Get Picture-Perfect Smooth Floors
Though the products used are self-leveling, they still need to be joined together and the product must be distributed properly across the area to be leveled in order for the surface preparation to be effective. For this reason, it’s wise to work with professionals instead of attempting this complex process yourself.
When you’re ready for perfectly smooth floors, look to the professionals at Düraamen of Chicago. Our team of experts is here to help you achieve all your flooring dreams, whether you’re looking for self-leveling underlayment or have something more intricate in mind. The options really are almost endless, and we can help you reach your industrial, commercial or residential flooring goals.
Call or contact us today to learn more about our process for turning uneven substrates into beautifully smooth, flat floors that are ready for anything you have planned. Our support staff will walk you through the entire process, from conceptualization all the way through the final finished product and every moment in between.