Epoxy Flooring Tips & Resources

Commercial kitchen with chefs preparing plates of food. Epoxy flooring for areas where food is prepped are ideal for keeping things clean and sanitized.

USDA Safety Requirements and Epoxy Flooring

Apr 30, 2024 | Anti-Slip, Coved Flooring

If you operate a food production facility, whether it be a restaurant or industrial plant, you need to be USDA compliant. We can help with epoxy flooring!

Amazing Ancient Self-Healing Concrete

Mar 7, 2024 | Concrete

According to an MIT study, ancient Roman concrete may have been able to heal itself from cracks! Modern concrete is made to appear smoother and more uniform, removing the “self healing” property of ancient concrete. Not to worry. That’s where epoxy coatings save the day! We protect your concrete from cracking and deterioration. And if you have existing cracks in your concrete, we can resurface and beautify your flooring once again!

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Cement Floors Old or Modern?

Feb 15, 2024 | Concrete Polish, Moisture Remediation

The typical floor in many modern communities starts with a concrete foundation. While we associate this type of construction with modern buildings, it actually represents an ancient architectural method. Find out how concrete got its beginnings and to see how much it has – or hasn’t – changed over the centuries.

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Military Grade Strength for Reliable Flooring

Jan 4, 2024 | Epoxy

“Military grade” means toughness, durability, and strength. You want that for your flooring, whether indoor or outdoor, commercial or residential. Request a free consultation and quote to find out if epoxy coatings are the right flooring solution for your needs!

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Talk About Perfect Top Coats

Dec 7, 2023 | General

The top coat is the final step and the first protective layer for your concrete floor. California Custom Coatings provides a wide range of clear coat options to go along with our stellar choices in color, texture, and design. Picking the right floor materials for your application is all part of our consultation process. Find out about the 3 choices of top coats we offer here.

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Interesting Things About Concrete

Nov 9, 2023 | Concrete

Concrete may seem like a dull material, but many interesting facts are behind this most commonly used building component. Learn more about concrete here! And when it comes time to protect or beautify your concrete flooring, know that California Custom Coatings is ready to serve you!

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Polished Concrete Floors for Supermarkets

Oct 5, 2023 | Concrete Polish

Polished concrete in supermarkets makes for an easy clean up in every aisle. Long-term maintenance costs go down, meaning your overhead savings are improved!

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Why We Use HEPA Filters During Concrete Applications

Sep 7, 2023 | Concrete, Concrete Polish

California Custom Coatings uses high-quality HEPA filtration systems when we grind concrete to prep for epoxy application or when we do concrete polishing. Why do we need to use the best filtration available? And what does HEPA even mean? Concrete Particles Need to Be...

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The Right Time to Epoxy Coat New Concrete

Aug 3, 2023 | Concrete, Epoxy

How long does it take for concrete to cure before you can add epoxy coatings? Here we provide the industry standard for curing concrete slabs and hardscapes.

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Are Concrete Color Stains Beautiful and Durable?

Jul 6, 2023 | Anti-Slip, Concrete, Concrete Staining

In a previous article we compared epoxy concrete coatings to concrete color stains and noted the differences. One of the primary reasons our clients cite for requesting epoxy coatings for their concrete floors, drives, and walkways is that epoxy is known for being...

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Epoxy Coatings versus Concrete Color Staining

Jun 1, 2023 | Concrete, Concrete Staining, Epoxy

The difference between epoxy coatings and concrete color stains has a lot to do with what happens after the material is applied to concrete. Learn more here!

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Can You Stain Concrete Before It is Fully Cured?

May 4, 2023 | Concrete Staining

Concrete staining produces beautiful colors that highlight the naturally formed patterns in concrete. But when can you start the process with new concrete?

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Is Polished Concrete Slippery?

Apr 6, 2023 | Anti-Slip, Concrete, Concrete Polish

Any type of polished floor is slippery when wet, including polished concrete. Thanks to the extensive research done by epoxy coating firms, there are solutions.

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Advantages and Disadvantages with Textured Coatings

Mar 2, 2023 | Anti-Slip, Epoxy

Anti-slip or non-slip coatings are vital for some areas in business, industrial, or commercial spaces. What’s the best way to clean and maintain your non-slip flooring? Find out here.

Decorative Concrete Sees Refreshing Upsurge

Jan 5, 2023 | Concrete Polish, Concrete Staining, Epoxy

More and more hotels, cafes, and service providers are renovating their floors with decorative concrete. It saves money on initial and ongoing maintenance costs. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation and estimate!

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Real Stories of Long-Lasting Concrete Coatings

Troy C.

December 9, 2021

Jonathan and his crew did a fantastic job on my 1000 sq/ft garage floor. Attention to detail and friendly crew talking me through what they're doing.Rain made a mess of my unfinished 1/4mi driveway so they couldn't get their box truck up the hill the second day but that didn't stop them. They returned the next day with a 4WD truck and finished the job!!

Karen B.

July 18, 2019

Kyle and Matt just Completed my garage floor. I am thrilled that it looks great and they were super professional and easy to work with. John was very good as well. Everything as expected. Love my floor!

Kodi B.

January 26, 2022

Our garage floor had 30 years of dirt, oil, and paint marks. Now, it looks like a brand new garage. Great job and crew was very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this company for you garage.