Prepared concrete
Surface condition and the right preparation provide the starting point.
EPOXY & POLYASPARTIC FLOORING SYSTEMS
Epoxy flooring.
Layer by layer.
There’s more to a coating than its color. Understand how preparation, resin, decorative material, and a finish coat come together for your space.
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THE SURFACEA complete decorative-flake floor
START WITH YOUR SPACE
The right combination matters.
Epoxy, polyaspartic, flake, and quartz describe different parts of the decision. Compare the whole proposed system, from the slab to the surface.
Resin layers
The named primer and base coat must suit the substrate and overall specification.
Decorative material
Flake or quartz adds the chosen appearance and helps define the texture.
Finish coat
The exact topcoat, care, and service requirements complete the plan.
THE FOUNDATION OF A GOOD RESULT
Know what’s going onto your floor.
An epoxy base and a polyaspartic topcoat can be parts of the same floor. The product names, layer sequence, and application conditions tell you more than a single material label.
Start with the slab
Review moisture, old coatings, oil, repairs, and the preparation required.
Use current product information
Simiron documentation guides applicable installation and performance requirements.
Confirm the cure milestones
Working time, recoat time, walking, and full service are different stages.
CHOOSE YOUR DIRECTION
Match the system to the space.
At home
Garage floors, workshops, and other residential concrete spaces.
Explore residential floors
On the job
Plan around facility traffic, cleaning, exposure, and the operating schedule.
Plan commercial flooring
The finishing touch
See how flake and quartz bring color and texture to a specified system.
Explore flake & quartzA CLEAR WAY FORWARD
From the first conversation
to the finished floor.
Know what’s included, how the work fits your space, and what happens next.
- 01
Describe the use
Tell us about traffic, sunlight, spills, cleaning, and what you want to change.
- 02
Assess the substrate
Review the actual concrete and what needs to happen before coating.
- 03
Specify the layers
Confirm product names, preparation, decorative material, and the finish coat.
- 04
Plan for service
Agree on access, installation, cure times, and care after handover.
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE
The details.
Made clear.
Take a closer look at the preparation, finish, and care considerations for your project.
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Epoxy and polyaspartic are material families.
An epoxy base and a polyaspartic topcoat can be parts of the same floor. The exact product names and layer sequence tell you more than a single material label. Ask how the selected system addresses your slab, traffic, sunlight, and expected spills.
Flake and quartz describe decorative aggregate options.
Flake chips and colored quartz create different visual textures. The surrounding resin layers, installation method, and final texture also affect the completed floor. A color sample does not establish chemical resistance, cure time, or suitability for a particular room.
Preparation is part of the system.
The substrate needs an appropriate profile and condition for the selected products. Existing coatings, oil, cracks, and moisture concerns must be considered before installation. A new topcoat cannot be assumed to solve a failing underlying layer.
Check product-specific instructions.
Simiron is our primary manufacturer reference for applicable product information. Product data sheets distinguish preparation, application conditions, limitations, and curing. Confirm the exact product and cure-speed variant with your project proposal.
Use manufacturer documents to evaluate the proposed system; no single data sheet proves that every combination or substrate is suitable.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is polyaspartic always better than epoxy?
The best fit depends on the role of each layer, substrate conditions, exposure, and installation requirements. Compare complete specifications rather than a one-word product category.
Does a faster cure mean I can use the floor immediately?
No. Working time, recoat time, foot traffic, and full service are different milestones. Follow the instructions for the exact system.
Compare flooring system requirements
The finish, preparation and coating layers should match the use of the floor.
Related planning: High-performance epoxy floor systems.
TELL US WHAT YOU HAVE IN MIND
Build your floor from the concrete up.
Start with your town, the space, and what you want to change.