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What Happens When Glitter is Applied to Your Epoxy Coating Systems? Epoxy coatings create a beautiful, high gloss seamless surface that delivers durability, but have you ever contemplated a way to further brighten those surfaces? Xtreme's diverse selection of polyester glitters add a dazzling sparkle enhancing any epoxy coating design. What Kind of Glitter Can Be Used inside an Epoxy Coating? Industrial glitter is not your standard shelf bought or craft store glitter. Xtreme Polishing Systems supplies a special polyester glitter that is highly resistant to most common commercial solvents and can be used with most solvent, acrylic, vinyl and gel systems. Applying regular craft glitter to an epoxy coating application will just burn up and disintegrate the glitter so we recommend using our industrial glitters when applying epoxy coatings . Industrial glitter is easy and fast to apply and is ideal for industrial, commercial and residential environ...

Concrete Floors Inside Hangars Concrete floors inside of hangars will usually take a beating over time. Between all the foot traffic, chemicals, trucks, tools and of course airplanes, that are constantly weathering the surface of the floor from continually entering and exiting can eventually have a major impact on the surface durability. Hangars are just houses for your precious and extravagant items so it is necessary to be sure that the surfaces in your hangars are resistant enough to survive even the toughest elements and able to protect all your valuables. Concrete Coatings and Polished Concrete Solutions for Hangars Hangars, especially aviation hangars experience multiple flooring challenges, so a low cost maintenance floor like polished concrete is most suitable for hangar settings. Polished concrete for hangars is becoming increasingly popular because of its durability and high shine reflectivity. Another extremely reliable and economical flooring solution for hanga...

Epoxy Coatings for Concrete Floors Floor coatings are a fantastic solution for your concrete surfaces. Concrete can have a pleasant sight for some people, however others might not find that concrete appearance as being tasteful. Fortunately there are plenty of solutions for those who prefer to explore a more creative and decorative approach. What is Epoxy? Epoxy is an industrial coating that works as an extremely durable adhesive and binds to your concrete surfaces. Epoxy coatings are designed to protect the surface it is applied to, whether it be your countertops, floors and even your walls. Epoxy is a self leveling and protective material that helps prevent corrosion on your surfaces so it has become a popular choice for businesses and homeowners. Beside being undeniably secure, one of the best traits of applying epoxy to your surfaces is the multitude of mesmerizing color pigments and dazzling glitters that you can incorporate into the epoxy mix itself...

Non-Slip Floor Coatings If you are considering using epoxy resin coatings on your concrete floors, you may be concerned about the potential chance of slipping and falling when the surface gets wet. Nobody wants an unsafe floor in their homes and businesses, however if you are using epoxy coatings there are solutions to prevent slips and falls. How Does A Non-Slip Coating Work? Since epoxy resin coatings are non-porous, the floor cures as a completely smooth surface that is similar to a sheet of ice. To create traction, there is a special material that can be dispersed directly into the coating mixture called a Grip Traction Additive . This special material is commonly used to improve traction coefficients and will dramatically increase the durability and abrasion resistance properties. You can also choose another coating system like a polyaspartic , urethane , or polyurea application which typically incorporates flakes , chips and quartz , creating an extremely slip resist...

What Are Polyaspartic Coatings? When several facilities require advanced top coat protection for their floor, counter, bar and tabletop surfaces, they typically struggle to find the proper and most reliable protective coating to meet meet all of their requirements. This reliable top coat was developed over 20 years ago and has become more popular to date. Polyaspartic coatings are an aliphatic polyurea that's granted the ability to protect and guard surfaces from damages like constant automobile traffic, foot traffic, chemicals and spills and other forms of wear and tear. High Resistance Protection Polyaspartic floor coatings  are capable of withstanding all types of stains, punctures, impacts, chemical spills, and direct contact with high temperature when comparing with other coatings. This protective flooring system will not need expensive and regular waxing in the long run or any other kind of resurfacing treatment options. In order to bring the coating back to...

Your garage floors can oftentimes be forgotten or may seem like a nuisance to you. Xtreme Polishing Systems offers reliable garage floor coatings  that will transform your garage space into a pleasant and stunning environment. Our selection of garage floor coatings were precisely developed for harsh and industrial settings. What is Polyaspartic/ Polyurea? Polyaspartic/ Polyurea garage floor coatings  are chemically resistant, quick drying and exceptionally tough building materials. Polyaspartic floor coatings  are chemically designed to completely seal and protect the surface of your floors. They're resistant to hot tires, making them an ideal flooring option for residential and commercial garages . Also, if you're interested in achieving a beautiful and aesthetically pleasing floor surface  you can incorporate a decorative flake application before your clear protective topcoat , for example  HP Spartacote   Sparta-Quartz Systems or Sparta-Chip ...

There has been a great deal of demand over the past couple of years because of the effectiveness of chemical floor hardeners. These floor hardeners were in use back then, but these days with the advent of new floor coatings and hardeners they are majorly used at all outdoor as well as construction projects. When you see all those shiny, glossy finish floorings at the commercial space, you surely are interested to get one for your space. Those glossy finish floorings are nothing but have polyaspartic floor coating which makes them look neat and beautiful. Perfect for commercial spaces, this floor coating is extremely easy on your pockets. Dilemma about Chemical Floor Hardeners Chemical floor hardeners have inorganic compound as their main ingredients that undergoes a series of complex chemical reactions to mature the concrete/flooring surface. There are different types of floor hardeners that are water soluble as well as some are directly applicable or has ...