Epoxy Floor Paint to Protect Concrete

Instead of replacing an old concrete floor, more and more people are turning to epoxy floor paint to revive the material, clean it, and make it function better. Epoxy floor paint is a very durable and useful substance used to protect concrete floors. It helps to prevent stains from oils, scuffs, and other types of damage from occurring. It makes concrete floors very easy to clean and maintain and enables them to last for years, even in high traffic areas. This makes it particularly great for places where heavy equipment is present and regular foot traffic occurs.

Epoxy floor paint is available in a variety of colors and types. You can experiment with different colors and patterns to achieve the ultimate look for your floors. Epoxy will also make your floor look even because there is a chemical within the paint that helps it naturally even out surfaces. When you correctly apply the paint, you are essentially able to resurface your floor.

Epoxy paint is easy to apply. Just follow the instructions on the container. It is important to note, however, that not all concrete will hold the paint. You have to do a moisture test first to determine whether your floor will be able to be painted. A moisture test can be conducted by taping a plastic bag to the floor and waiting about 24 hours. After that time has passed, examine the plastic bag, and if it has collected moisture, do not apply the epoxy floor, as the water will break the bond and prevent it from adhering properly.

Jessica Greving
NMLS# 21685
Residential Mortgage Network
RMN NMLS# 1495
Office: 319-354-7501
Cell: 319-330–1502
Fax: 319-354-8740
http://mortgageforall.com

Clean Tile Floors in Faster

You have so much to do every day, but you only have so much time for household chores. Unfortunately at the end of the workday, you know you are faced with a job of cleaning up your untidy floor and home. Fortunately, you can reduce the time and effort you set aside for cleaning tile floors by following these few easy steps that go along with some practical cleaning tips!

A prevention is always better than a cure – so of course you always want to, take preventive measures to avoid staining in the first place. It is the easiest tip in cleaning tile floors because we don’t need to clean what isn’t dirty to begin with!

Always make it a habit to sweep the floor on a regular basis. Place mats or rugs at the entrances of your doors, because muddy or dirty shoes tend to not be removed when they come inside the house, and these will quickly dirty up your floors. Mats and rugs also help to avoid the buildup of snow, ice and water on your tile when it is winter time. When a spill occurs, make sure to soak up the liquid rather than just wiping it and thus spreading the mess.

Choosing the right sealant to keep your floor looking clean, as well as to protect the floor’s surface from staining, spillages and scratches, is a very important aspect to keeping your floors looking new for years to come. Make sure to follow sealant instructions carefully and if you do not feel comfortable doing it yourself, seek out a professional who has experience in treating floors.

Small scratches are caused by tiny pieces of stone, or grit of dust brought inside your house through the soles of shoes. Larger scratches result from clumsy moving of heavy objects like the furniture and large containers. The use of mats, pads or thick paper beneath the large objects reduces the risk of scratches while moving.

If these steps are being observed with regularity, cleaning your floor and tiles will be a much simpler task. Your floors will only need sweeping and mopping using water with soap. But remember to seal the floor regularly! If any floor discoloration is present, ask for the assistance of a tile floor cleaning specialist who will use more complex cleaning strategies to bring back the original color.

Jessica Greving
NMLS# 21685
Residental Mortgage Network
RMN NMLS# 1495
Office: 319-354-7501
Cell: 319-330–1502
Fax: 319-354-8740
http://mortgageforall.com