The popularity of epoxy coatings and decorative concrete solutions are driving increased demand in a global market. Here we discuss why this is so.
Decorative Concrete Poised to Grow in the United States
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Epoxy
Epoxy Coatings Leading the Market
Epoxy flooring has an indoor/outdoor advantage that cannot be matched by competing materials like wood, laminate, vinyl, and carpet. Learn more about it!
Mica β Itβs Not Just There for the Sparkle!
Micas are added to epoxy coatings for more than just looks. When done correctly, they can also add to the coating’s impermeability and anti-corrosive power.
One Thing Epoxy Cannot Do
Visit our website and read about epoxy coatings and you would think that epoxy has no limits. Of course, everything has its Achilles’ heel. What’s epoxy’s?
Take Advantage of Radiant Floor Heating with Concrete
Concrete is one of the best substrates for use with radiant floor heating. To make the concrete look good, choose durable epoxy coatings to guarantee results.
The Interesting Science on Epoxy Coatings
You can trust science when it comes to epoxy coatings! Studies have demonstrated the value of epoxy coatings for protecting concrete. Here is just one example of such research.
Laying New Concrete?
Recycle the Old Concrete! Recycling is a byword in modern society. Where possible, we recycle old products to reduce the amount of resources we use to make new products. Recycling concrete is no different. When clients start a new concrete project, they often break up...
Major Website Recommends Epoxy Garage Floors
If You Do Vehicle Maintenance, This Floor is For You! A major home renovation website recently stated that βif you perform extensive car repairs and maintenance work in your garage, a waterproof and abrasion-resistant epoxyβ¦may be a better option.β A better option...
Versatile Cement and Greenhouse Gas Production
Should you feel comfortable using concrete for home renovations when another product will do? It is true that the cement industry is often accused of being a large producer of greenhouse gases. That is because significant amounts of carbon dioxide are released when...
Perfect Locations for Designer Floors
A Design for Every Type of Floor Epoxy flooring works for any type of flooring, whether itβs the basement or the rooftop. If it was just about protecting the concrete, California Custom Coatings could just apply a clear protective urethane layer and call the job done....
An Ancient Wonder in Concrete – The Roman Pantheon
As mentioned in a previous article, Roman concrete is very durable and many structures built by this ancient society survive to this day. Amongst them is the world-famous Pantheon, built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the early second century. When tourists...
Pouring the Concrete in Hoover Dam
In our prior two articles we discussed the great amounts of heat generated by the process of making concrete. Managing how quickly the concrete dries and its internal temperature while drying are important to ensure that the ideal combination of strength and longevity...
Does Concrete Make Heat While Curing?
It is a little known fact that the process of curing concrete actually generates heat. This is because when you mix water with cement, the molecules in the cement begin a chemical reaction together. Sometimes they react with each other, and sometimes they react with...
Coating Concrete Countertops
The concrete countertop is quite the do-it-yourself rage right now, but here at California Custom Coatings in Sacramento, we feel beholden to warn you of one thing about concrete, since we know it so well. Concrete is porous and therefore it stains. Since countertops...
Does Concrete Absorb Carbon Dioxide?
A major component in concrete is cement, and the manufacture of cement is one of the worldβs largest producers of carbon dioxide. Cement is made by taking limestone, which is mostly calcium carbonate (CaCO3), and heating it. That produces calcium oxide (CaO) and...
Real Stories of Long-Lasting Concrete Coatings
Bill L.
September 4, 2019
Couldn't be more impressed with our experience with California Custom Coatings ! The guys showed up early , were extremely Professional and fun to deal with. More importantly , the garage floor looks tremendous !!!!!!!!! From Quote to Completion , they nailed everything .... I would recommend California Custom Coatings to anyone... Thanks guys ! Bill Lindberg - Folsom CA
Doug S.
April 9, 2025
Hired the company to seal our back patio. The product came out great. The crew was polite and friendly. Respectful of property
Lisa F.
December 30, 2025
We will only use California Custom Coatings for our garage flooring epoxy at our homes. We had them do our last house & our new home, because we loved it so much. The quality of work is incredible & the value is worth every penny! The customer service is amazing & we are thrilled beyond words to have our garages so beautiful!