Epoxy Coatings FAQs
What's the difference between chip flooring, ceramic quartz, and concrete polishing?
Chip flooring embeds colored vinyl flakes for a speckled, decorative finish. Ceramic quartz uses harder mineral aggregate for heavy-duty wear resistance. Concrete polishing skips coating entirely and refines the slab itself into a glossy surface. Different traffic loads call for different systems.
Why do you use shot blasting or dustless diamond grinding before applying epoxy?
Epoxy bonds mechanically, not chemically — it needs microscopic teeth in the concrete to grab onto. Shot blasting and dustless diamond grinding open the surface profile like sanding wood before stain. Skip this step and the coating peels in sheets within months.
When should I choose ceramic quartz over standard chip flooring?
Choose ceramic quartz for warehouses, manufacturing floors, and any space where forklifts, pallets, or steel wheels run daily. Chip flooring suits showrooms, garages, and lighter commercial use. It's the difference between work boots and dress shoes — both have their place.
How long does an epoxy floor coating actually last in a commercial setting?
Properly installed systems last 10–20+ years depending on traffic and chemical exposure. The lifespan hinges almost entirely on prep quality. At Mastercraft & Associates, our 45+ years of experience tells us coatings fail at the prep stage, not the product stage.
What factors affect the cost of an epoxy floor coating job?
Square footage, the system you select (chip, ceramic quartz, or polish), slab condition, and prep method all drive cost. A cracked, oil-stained warehouse floor needs more grinding and repair than new construction — prep is usually the largest variable, not the coating itself.