General FAQs
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Can I stain or apply epoxy coatings myself?
Why should I be confident about choosing Paradigm Concrete Finishes?
What type of flooring solutions do you offer?
- Polished Concrete Floors
- Concrete Sealing
- Epoxy Garage Floors
- Industrial Epoxy Floors
- Stained Concrete Floors
- Concrete Overlays
- Concrete Floor Cleaning & Buffing
- Terrazzo Cleaning & Polishing
- Decorative Concrete Floors
- Metallic Epoxy Floors
- Glitter Epoxy Floors
- Epoxy Flake
- Coating Removal
- Thinset, Mastic, and Glue Removal
- Flooring Demo
- Moisture Mitigation
How can I be sure you are a reliable company? How long have you been in business?
Do you offer customized solutions?
Can you help me if I am not sure which flooring option I need?
Do you help resurface cracked concrete?
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Can you help me remove the old coating?
What areas do you serve?
Do you require a deposit?
How long will it take to get my job started from the time we first call?
Does your team do the cleanup after my job is done?
Do you have a warranty?
Epoxy FAQs
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How Long Can An Epoxy Floor Last?
What Are The Benefits Of Garage Epoxy Flooring?
- Epoxy floors can be antimicrobial so they work for schools, commercial kitchens and food and beverage manufacturing plants.
- There are self leveling epoxy systems that work for imaging centers. If you have an MRI machine that needs a 100% level floor, epoxy can be the only solution.
- Durability and strength are the two biggest reasons our customers love epoxy floors. When the concrete prep work is done correctly and the right system is installed, it’s just amazing how durable these floors are. They are slip resistant in nature and can stand up to chemicals and high foot traffic and machine traffic.
- Aesthetics – We can install glitter floors, metallic floors or flake floors to make your floor a work of art.
- Epoxy floors are eco-friendly! They require fewer materials than other flooring systems so they produce less waste.
- Maintenance is very low on epoxy floor systems. Use a map with some soap and water if you ever want to clean them.
Where Can Epoxy Flooring Be Applied?
- Schools
- Libraries
- Cafeterias
- Hotels
- Lobbies
- Showrooms
- Industrial Plants
- Homes
- Kitchens
- Commercial Kitchens
- Manufacturing facilities
- Garages
- Patios
- Homes
- Retail and Shopping Centers
- Gyms
- Nuclear plants
How Long Does It Take To Install A Garage Epoxy Floor?
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Why should I have a professional install my garage floor vs DIY?
Are Epoxy Floors Slippery?
How much do epoxy floors cost?
What is your service area for epoxy coatings?
Concrete Staining FAQs
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How Do I Choose Which Type Of Concrete Stain Is The Best For Me?
Acid staining is the oldest form of concrete staining and one of the first ways that concrete was manipulated and made into designs. Hats off to the veteran concrete artisans from last century, this is a great flooring option. Acid stains are made from water, muriatic acid, and metallic salts. Acid stains modify the color of concrete by reacting with the surface of the concrete and chemically bonding to the slab. Acid stains are penetrating, creating a colored surface that’s completely resistant to ultraviolet light. These acid stains work really well in Florida because they can hold up to the hot Florida sun and last a very long time. Because of this, it’s our concrete stain of choice for anything outdoors.
Water Based Stains
Unlike acid stains, water based concrete stains have a bunch of colors. Water based stains also don’t work with concrete the same way an acid stain does. These stains are a pretty recent development for the concrete staining community and work by impregnating the concrete surface. The great thing is that water based stains give you almost the exact color you are looking for where Acid Stains are more likely to bring out the natural color of the concrete. This is the type of stain that you will recognize when you see an intricate logo or corporation that has different colors designed into their floor. Water based stains are great but they don’t work as well as an acid stain outside in the Sarasota sun. Water-based concrete stains should always be coated with a high quality concrete sealer. The concrete sealer might have to be reapplied every few years if it’s in a very high traffic area. Water based concrete stains have no odors or VOC’s. They also dry extremely quickly which is a huge benefit if you are looking for an overnight touch up to your business.
Concrete Dye
Concrete dyes are not reactive to concrete. They offer the most transparency and natural appearance of any concrete stain, and are mainly used for tinting polished concrete or concrete overlayments. Solvent based concrete dyes are very uniform in their color, but require very skilled installers that have years of experience because the dye is so fast to dry, you only get one shot. Concrete dyes are not UV stable and therefore can’t be used for outdoor installations. Like water based concrete stains, they should always be installed with a high quality concrete sealer to prevent fading in high traffic areas.
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Is a stained concrete floor durable?
Pool Deck FAQs
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What types of pool deck finishes, surfaces and flooring options are there?
Can I go DIY with my pool deck surfacing?
Even a small mistake could mean irreversible damage to the deck. It demands attention to detail which is only possible when professional rubber decking installers are on the job.
Make sure you involve an expert who’s experienced in pool deck building.
How much does a pool deck resurfacing project usually cost?
Can I resurface my pool and deck at the same time?
How can we account for water drainage in pool deck surfacing?
The rubber pool deck surfaces that our team installs allow water to drain through the surface, thus preventing slips and falls.
For most Floridians, social life is synonymous with poolside living. However, when creating an outdoor entertainment space by the pool, you need to install a safe and functional flooring that allows everyone to have a fun time. Use the information shared in this post to choose a suitable pool decking surface that best meets your needs.
Here at Paradigm Concrete Finishes, we take pride in everything that we do; and pool decks are one of those things. We can handle concrete staining, sealing and even coatings for your pool deck in addition to pavers and travertine. We would be happy to schedule a meeting and handle your full pool remodel.
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What’s the best material for pool deck surfacing?
There are many different options for pool deck resurfacing. Some materials commonsly used for pool decks are wood, concrete, concrete overlays, staining, rubber and stone. When you are choosing your pool deck surface, it’s important to consider budget, moisture resistance, safety and maintenance.
We are a big fan of concrete staining, coatings and rubber pool deck surfaces. You can see one of our key supply partners for more information here https://www.rubcorp.com/
Do you offer a warranty or guarantee of any kind?
What is pool deck resurfacing anyway?
What’s the cost of installing a rubber pool deck?
If you are planning a rubber pool deck resurfacing, get in touch with our team on [email protected]. We will propose a tailored solution to improve your area’s functionality and appeal at the best price possible.
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