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  • Why diamond grind?

    May 13th 2024

    Why diamond grind?

    Diamond grinding concrete before applying an epoxy coating serves several purposes:1.Surface Preparation: Concrete surfaces can be uneven, rough, or contaminated with various substances like dirt, grease, or old coatings. Grinding helps to remove these imperfections and create a properly profiled, c…

    Published by Bert O.

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  • Ceramic floor coatings from Wolverine Coatings Corp!

    May 6th 2024

    Ceramic floor coatings from Wolverine Coatings Corp!

    Wolverine Coatings’ LiquaTile 1143 Chemically Fused Liquid Ceramic refers to a type of coating that contains ceramic particles that are chemically fused together within a liquid polymer medium. This fusion process involves the use of a highly specialized chemical formulation and processes to cr…

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  • Achieve Maintenance Free VCT

    Feb 21st 2023

    Achieve Maintenance Free VCT

    Most facilities managers and personnel are well-versed in VCT flooring. One of the least costly floor coverings to install is vinyl composite tile. Throughout the years, VCT has been put on millions of square feet of commercial and residential floor space. It is the most prevalent form of resilient…

    Published by Bert O.

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  • Winter Planning

    Feb 8th 2023

    Winter Planning

    For the majority of DIYers, wintertime means daydreaming about and making plans for spring projects. Winter is the ideal season to learn about MVT whether that involves DIY epoxy coating of any interior concrete floor area or, for that matter, any other permanent floor covering.Moisture Vapor Transm…

    Published by Bert O.

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  • Why High-Build Epoxy Flooring?

    Jan 29th 2023

    Why High-Build Epoxy Flooring?

    A high-build epoxy floor is a type of industrial flooring that is made up of multiple layers of epoxy, which are applied in successive coats to create a thick, durable surface. These types of floors are typically used in commercial and industrial settings such as warehouses, manufacturing plants…

    Published by Bert O.

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  • Warm Weather Application

    Jul 8th 2022

    Warm Weather Application

    The Dog Days of SummerTips for hot weather epoxy applicationCoating your garage or workshop floor is an ideal summer project. You can empty the contents and store them temporarily outside without the threat of rain. Cleaned and rinsed floors dry out quickly, and long days provide ample light to work…

    Published by Bert Oey

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  • Concrete Repair using TrowelEase 1162PK

    Nov 19th 2020

    Concrete Repair using TrowelEase 1162PK

    “It’s all in the prep…”You’ve heard it repeated over and over as you researched your epoxy coating project and it’s true, the best epoxy products available are only as good as the substrate to which they are applied. Cracked, spalled or otherwise damaged concrete will need attention as part of your…

    Published by Bert Oey

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  • Acid Etch - TechNote

    Nov 12th 2020

    Acid Etch - TechNote

    Introduction: Proper surface prep is critical to product performance. New and existing bare concrete substrates should be cleaned and etched to ensure proper penetration and adhesion of BondTite 1101, AcryliSeal 3501 and other Wolverine Coatings Corporation products. Failure to achieve a clean p…

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  • Measuring Square Footage

    Nov 5th 2020

    Measuring Square Footage

    To make certain you have the correct amount of materials you need to know who many square feet (ft2) of area needs to be coated. Here are average sizes of residential garages: 1 car garage = 350sf  2 car garage = 500sf  3 car garage = 700sf. Those averages are close, but…

    Published by Fred Oey

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