It is somewhat difficult to maintain concrete floors.
Due to the porous nature of concrete, the material becomes hard to keep clean and free from degradation.
Unsightly spots can be created because of oils, grease and other forms of industrial contamination.
There are some available floor sealers and coatings that are especially manufactured to give concrete floors protection and give an added permanent and high quality finished look.
Even if these coatings are available in a significant number of varieties, the most popular one is what we know as a concrete epoxy coating.
The finishes of a high quality epoxy are very tough and are resistant to heat and stains for most types of concrete applications.
Epoxy finishes are also friendly to the environment because it has very little odor and cures to a hard consistency that does notpollute the land, water and air.
Due to advancements in technology, finishes have turned to more stable materials that are less susceptible to any possible breakdown, clouding or discoloration.
Previous problems due to UV light that affected the concrete have been resolved.
Modern finishes of epoxy have agents added for protection that are necessary for the preservation of the finish and shine even if there is constant exposure to the UV rays of the sun.
The finishes that can be bought on the market today are really durable and strong.
If what you seek is protection against oil spills, industrial solvents, heat caused by hot tires and continuous foot or vehicle traffic, the latest range of industrial coatings that are epoxy based and designed for concrete floors are the prime coating solution for surfaces that have to endure heavy usage.
There are basic steps needed to be done in applying the epoxy and these are similar to applying paint.
Once the concrete surface is completely cleaned, a primer should be put on the surface of the concrete.
Next, the epoxy mixture should be mixed and rolled out on the concrete.
If the mixture has any tint or colored chips, this is going to be mixed into the epoxy coating.
Once the epoxy is cured, you can then apply a top coat or sealer.
In latest applications, foot traffic is allowed after waiting for about 18 hours and vehicle traffic is possible as early as three days after applying the coating.
This long lasting protection for concrete can be found at most home repair stores you can just hire a professional.