Concrete Floor Coatings

07/17/2017

Plymouth Creek Elementary School Boiler Room - Waterproof membrane for flooring area where water softeners will be placed. We used a rough quartz-based aggregate finishwith our OSHA yellow Industrial Grade Epoxy to ensure there wouldn't be concerns with the floor being slippery.

05/17/2017

05/17/2017

Before and After Photos of a movie theater nearby in WI using a Gray Tinted Polyaspartic floor coating. This is a (2) coat system using one of the most resilient coatings in the market. If you have a retail, commerical or industrial application, polyaspartic coatings are the best route to go with regards to dependability, durability as well as longevity. These surfaces are extremely difficult to scratch after they have cured. They also provide a great amount of chemical resistant for holding up to salt residue, oils, many acids and more... Want a floor that lasts? Contact Durall for more information or for a free estimate. [email protected] or 952-888-1488

05/17/2017

Incorporating a logo into your flooring project is a fairly easy process. These logos can be sandwiched in between our resilient epoxy/urethane flooring system which will protect the image from everyday wear and tear. Included in this post is a Harley Davidson logo that a bike enthusiast wanted in their mechanic shop in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area. Contact Durall Industrial Flooring to learn more about this option or to get a free estimate on your project. 952-888-1488 or email us at: [email protected]

05/17/2017

Spring is here and is almost past us: We've been busy the last couple of months installing industrial grade garage flooring. These images depict one of the more recent projects we completed. This is a 1,000 square foot garage floor in a South Metro Suburb of Minneapolis - Showing Before Prep, After Prep, and Post Install of a fully flaked epoxy floor with a polyaspartic clear gloss topcoat. Call us today to receive a free estimate for your residential, commercial or industrial based flooring project! 952-888-1488

10/25/2016

Waterproof Coatings - Not all coatings are formulated the same way. Some may be harder, others may be softer. Some may have minimal flexibility while others can have up to a 900% elasticity factor. When waterproofing a project in a northern climate like Minnesota, you need to take into account that temperature, water and other factors that are going to wreak havoc on your exterior surfaces over time. If your ground moves slightly, the coating needs to be able to adjust accordingly without cracking or breaking.

Our most recent project brought us to an apartment complex that has an underground parking garage. This building is over 40 years old and needed to seal the patio surface which rests right above the underground parking garage. They were having leak issues throughout the whole garage with 98% of those issues coming from overhead.

This was a thick two coat application with a quartz sand broadcast added for non-slip considerations. To help improve the effectiveness of the coating, we caulked the perimeter of the building and coated over it and up the vertical a couple of inches to ensure that nothing could "sneak through the cracks". In the end, we have a completely sealed and water-proofed surface that the residents can park underneath all year long without issue. Up top, the residents got back on the surface 12 hours after the final coat was applied in 50 degree weather the day earlier.

For more information on this project or a project you are considering, please email us at: [email protected] or call us at (952) 888-1488. We can get you the best materials for your project or we can install the surface for you if you would rather hire a contractor to do the work.

09/09/2016

Today we are showing you two different epoxy flooring applications. The first is what we call a "Partial Flake Broadcast" epoxy floor. The second image is referred to as a "Full Flake Broadcast" epoxy floor. There is no right or wrong solution when picking the finish for your floor but there are products and systems that lend themselves to applications more so than others.

You would think this is simply a decorative choice base on your design preferences, but more often than not, home owners and business owners alike should be using a "Full Flake Broadcast" for a few important reasons. Most importantly is that the full flake broadcast system helps minimize and hide any imperfections on your surface. Even newly poured concrete often has flaws that need to be addressed during the prepping and application phases of your project and this system will hide those flaws giving you the appearance of a much more even surface than if the flakes were not present.

Another key reason is because this helps disguise any dirt or debris that is tracked onto the surface. It's inevitable that dirt, leaves, grass and even chemicals like salt are going to end up on your surface. The coatings themselves will protect against the chemicals and will keep your floor stain-resistant but it is the flakes you are applying which truly hide the day to day invasions of dirt, leaves, etc.

One additional reason the full flake system may be a better fit for you is because it is easier to keep uniform during the application phase. These flake combinations are pre-mixed and applied by hand. To achieve a full flake system, you need to apply more flakes than the coating can handle. You will come back the next day and sweep the excess flakes up and then roll on your clear coat finish to seal everything in place and protect the look of your floor.

This isn't to say a partial flake system is wrong for you. Often, these systems appear less "busy" and that is a preference that many may have. If you have a surface that is very level and damage free, you will have less need to "mask" any imperfections since there will be so few of them. It is more challenging than you can imagine to broadcast a partial flake finish evenly across a surface. You will end up with some areas that have a higher concentration of flakes than other areas which appear more "bare" or less concentrated. Another issue occurs when you have two or more different flake finish colors in your premixed flake kit. Sometimes, your eye will pick up that there are slightly more white flakes than gray flakes or black flakes or vice versa when you are only sprinkling them sparsely. If you are one of those people that spot imperfections easily or are distracted by an uneven surface or a non-uniform flake distribution, you may find that a partial flake system irritates you in the long run. Stick with a full broadcast. I have found that 80 lbs of flake can cover up to 1000 square feet or surface. When ordering, try to account for an additional 20% to make sure you have more than enough for your application. As always, call the experts when in doubt. 952-888-1488.

08/02/2016

***Test your shop, kitchen, or production floor for color, application and wear***

Looking for the best floor paint, concrete resurfacer, concrete floor seal, garage floor epoxy, or concrete paint before doing a major project? It's often better to test both the product and colors of your flooring product to make sure they are compatible with your goals. Durall's low cost test kit provides our customers with the confidence that our products will meet the tests of both durability and ease of application.

The test kit may be purchased in any color available. It includes enough epoxy to do two coats on a little over 40-sq. ft. of bare concrete, along with the recommended cleaners, applicators, and step-by-step instructions. While materials for repairing cracks and holes are not included in the kit, Durall does have those available. Although these newly applied epoxy floors don't fully cure for about four weeks, they are at 90% hardness in seven days. Besides durability, these kits allow examining how well the color choice fits in to the surroundings. Also, the skid resistance of shiny floors and compatibility with lighting and other factors can be experienced firsthand.

This kit of is available in the Dura seal 400 epoxy product line. Note that this line does contain solvents, which emit a strong odor for 7 to 10 hours until cured. If an application is needed where odor cannot be present and/or if the uneven surface needs to be brought back up to level, we would recommend trying out the Dura Poxy hundred-percent-solids epoxy line. This kit price is also $50, but produces about half the coverage which would mean two coats on about 20 sq-ft. of surface. However, because there are no solvents, pits and irregularities in the floor can be filled with this liquid finish. Of course, the more volume needed to fill imperfections, the less square footage will be covered. In addition, this coating requires about 12 hours for each applied coat to cure. It is of course important for both epoxy products to be stirred at least 200 strokes to assure that the product will harden properly when on the floor.

We send you a complete list of materials and tools, including prices, needed for your flooring project. Detailed, step-by-step instructions covering every aspect of coating your floor, including preparing the surface, applying the coating(s), and keeping it smooth and clean, are also included. The kit allows experimenting with different sample chip colors and other variations.

Buy only what you need. Note that the price for our two-quart sample kit of Dura Seal 400 includes a quart each of our two recommended cleaners and an application brush. As an added bonus we will send your choice of up to three samples of color chips to experiment with. We will also send a sample project quote. Your quote will include floor coating materials, and also repair, coving, tools, preparation, virtually everything you may need to complete a professional job, exceeding health code requirements.

You are under no obligation to purchase and we are happy to answer any questions you might have about your project - whether you buy our product or not.

Also interested in having a contractor complete your project for you? Durall also installs epoxy and other concrete floor coatings anywhere in the United States. Give us a call at 952-888-1488.

04/22/2016

Looking for the best floor paint, concrete resurfacer, concrete floor seal, garage floor epoxy, or concrete paint before doing a major project? It's often better to test both the product and colors of your flooring product to make sure they are compatible with your goals. Durall's low cost test kit provides our customers with the confidence that our products will meet the tests of both durability and ease of application.

The test kit may be purchased in any color available. It includes enough epoxy to do two coats on a little over 40-sq. ft. of bare concrete, along with the recommended cleaners, applicators, and step-by-step instructions. While materials for repairing cracks and holes are not included in the kit, Durall does have those available. Although these newly applied epoxy floors don't fully cure for about four weeks, they are at 90% hardness in seven days. Besides durability, these kits allow examining how well the color choice fits in to the surroundings. Also, the skid resistance of shiny floors and compatibility with lighting and other factors can be experienced firsthand.

This kit of is available in the Dura seal 400 epoxy product line. Note that this line does contain solvents, which emit a strong odor for 7 to 10 hours until cured. If an application is needed where odor cannot be present and/or if the uneven surface needs to be brought back up to level, we would recommend trying out the Dura Poxy hundred-percent-solids epoxy line. This kit price is also $50, but produces about half the coverage which would mean two coats on about 20 sq-ft. of surface. However, because there are no solvents, pits and irregularities in the floor can be filled with this liquid finish. Of course, the more volume needed to fill imperfections, the less square footage will be covered. In addition, this coating requires about 12 hours for each applied coat to cure. It is of course important for both epoxy products to be stirred at least 200 strokes to assure that the product will harden properly when on the floor.

We send you a complete list of materials and tools, including prices, needed for your flooring project. Detailed, step-by-step instructions covering every aspect of coating your floor, including preparing the surface, applying the coating(s), and keeping it smooth and clean, are also included. The kit allows experimenting with different sample chip colors and other variations.

Buy only what you need. Note that the price for our two-quart sample kit of Dura Seal 400 includes a quart each of our two recommended cleaners and an application brush. As an added bonus we will send your choice of up to three samples of color chips to experiment with. We will also send a sample project quote. Your quote will include floor coating materials, and also repair, coving, tools, preparation, virtually everything you may need to complete a professional job, exceeding health code requirements.

You are under no obligation to purchase and we are happy to answer any questions you might have about your project - whether you buy our product or not.

Note also that Durall Concrete Floor Coatings is an expert installer as well as manufacturer. Please let us know if you are interested in installation services.

Call 952-888-1488 Now!

A Durall technician is available for immediate assistance regarding questions about your free cost analysis 24/7.

Or, contact Chris Biesanz at [email protected] or by phone

02/19/2016

Looking for the best floor paint, concrete resurfacer, concrete floor seal, garage floor epoxy, or concrete paint before doing a major project? It's often better to test both the product and colors of your flooring product to make sure they are compatible with your goals. Durall's low cost test kit provides our customers with the confidence that our products will meet the tests of both durability and ease of application.

The test kit may be purchased in any color available. It includes enough epoxy to do two coats on a little over 40-sq. ft. of bare concrete, along with the recommended cleaners, applicators, and step-by-step instructions. While materials for repairing cracks and holes are not included in the kit, Durall does have those available. Although these newly applied epoxy floors don't fully cure for about four weeks, they are at 90% hardness in seven days. Besides durability, these kits allow examining how well the color choice fits in to the surroundings. Also, the skid resistance of shiny floors and compatibility with lighting and other factors can be experienced firsthand.

This kit of is available in the Dura seal 400 epoxy product line. Note that this line does contain solvents, which emit a strong odor for 7 to 10 hours until cured. If an application is needed where odor cannot be present and/or if the uneven surface needs to be brought back up to level, we would recommend trying out the Dura Poxy hundred-percent-solids epoxy line. This kit price is also $50, but produces about half the coverage which would mean two coats on about 20 sq-ft. of surface. However, because there are no solvents, pits and irregularities in the floor can be filled with this liquid finish. Of course, the more volume needed to fill imperfections, the less square footage will be covered. In addition, this coating requires about 12 hours for each applied coat to cure. It is of course important for both epoxy products to be stirred at least 200 strokes to assure that the product will harden properly when on the floor.

We send you a complete list of materials and tools, including prices, needed for your flooring project. Detailed, step-by-step instructions covering every aspect of coating your floor, including preparing the surface, applying the coating(s), and keeping it smooth and clean, are also included. The kit allows experimenting with different sample chip colors and other variations.

Buy only what you need. Note that the price for our two-quart sample kit of Dura Seal 400 includes a quart each of our two recommended cleaners and an application brush. As an added bonus we will send your choice of up to three samples of color chips to experiment with. We will also send a sample project quote. Your quote will include floor coating materials, and also repair, coving, tools, preparation, virtually everything you may need to complete a professional job, exceeding health code requirements.

You are under no obligation to purchase and we are happy to answer any questions you might have about your project - whether you buy our product or not.

Note also that Durall Concrete Floor Coatings is an expert installer as well as manufacturer. Please let us know if you are interested in installation services.

Call 952-888-1488 Now!
A Durall technician is available for immediate assistance regarding questions about your free cost analysis 24/7.

Or, contact Chris Biesanz at [email protected]

09/30/2015

Hangars are an ideal application for epoxy paints. Using an industrial grade product like Dura Seal 400 or Dura Poxy can enhance the look and feel of your hangar while also helping protect your concrete from various fallouts from performing maintenance, repair, manufacture, assembly and storage of aircraft or other vehicles. We have installed product in over 75 hangars in the Midwest over the past decade and have sold products to "DIY-ers" and contractors for over 400 different hangar applications in that time span as well. Not to take away from many of the great installations and airfields we have been to, our most notable installation may be at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

Durall Industrial Flooring is currently running a "Fall Special" where you can get 10% or more discounted on your next order. There are also referral programs set up in place as well that can help save you additional money either through a refund or discount on a future order, whichever sounds better to you!

We GUARANTEE you will love your flooring after using our products. We offer a money-back guarantee should you feel otherwise after correctly installing these products. Visit our website to learn more about our products or give us a call at (952)-888-1488 to discuss your project in greater detail. When at our website, please find the Cost Analysis tab to receive a free estimate for your commercial, industrial or residential application. We look forward to hearing back from you!

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