Epoxy

Simple Maintenance for Impressive Epoxy Floors

One of the benefits of epoxy floors is that they do not require a lot of maintenance to look shiny and new. Nevertheless, like any surface, they still require cleaning. In this series of articles, we will look at how you can maintain that shine and tackle problems...

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How to Maximize the Color Wheel

When customers select the colors they want for their epoxy floors, they often go with simple choices β€” something without much color, from white to grey to black, or a modest beige. Other clients prefer vibrant color, and that is certainly possible with epoxy coatings....

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What is a mil?

Epoxy coatings used for concrete flooring can be measured in fractions of inches, like the term one-quarter inch. In the epoxy industry, however, a common measurement system is based on the mil. One mil equals one-thousandth of an inch. How wide is that? Comparing...

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What is Crazing?

Cracks in concrete can be measured on a spectrum of severity. At the worst end, you have the kind of crack that forms when the ground settles underneath a slab and part of the concrete sinks far below the rest of it. That’s a serious crack and entails a major repair....

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Why Concrete Fails: Carbonation

Carbonation is something we typically associate with sodas, soft drinks and beer. Just as carbon dioxide penetrates some of our favorite liquids and creates effervescent bubbles, it can also penetrate the pores of concrete, directly from the surrounding air. When it...

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Why Concrete Fails: Corrosion

β€œCorrosion of reinforcing steel and other embedded metals is the leading cause of deterioration in concrete.” β€” Portland Cement Association Concrete is one of the most commonly used construction materials and is present it nearly every Sacramento home. Protecting your...

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Protecting Concrete From Chlorides

Lately California Custom Coatings has discussed various substances that cause damage to concrete with consistent exposure. For this article, we focus on chlorides. The Portland Concrete Association writes: β€œNo other contaminant is documented as extensively in the...

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Protecting Concrete From Sewage

Sixth in a series about common causes of concrete deterioration. Sewage is one of those things we do not want to see or smell, but dealing with it properly is essential for a healthy, functioning society. That’s why we have rooms and buildings dedicated to...

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Protecting Concrete Floors From Freezing

Fifth in a series about common causes of concrete deterioration. Most of California is fortunate when it comes to freezing weather. In Southern California, for example, freezing weather is seldom seen. In Northern California, a number of sub-freezing days are...

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Protecting Concrete Floors: Wine

This is the fourth in a series of articles about substances that can damage concrete. Wine is the oldest alcoholic beverage. Fermented grape juice has a long history and its manufacture is very important to the Northern California economy and our enjoyment of the many...

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Protecting Concrete Floors: Oil

This is the first article in a series about common substances that attack and destabilize concrete. Concrete is an alkaline substance, chiefly due to its primary component, cement. Therefore, if concrete is exposed to acids, it starts to break down. There are many...

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Epoxy or Acrylic Sealers?

California Custom Coatings provides a variety of services to restore, protect and beautify concrete in the Sacramento and Northern California area. While doing so, we use both acrylic and epoxy sealers. What are the differences between these two products and where are...

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What Clients Say About Our Epoxy Floor Installations

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Michael R.
September 27, 2016

John and his crew did a great job on my small enclosed patio room. He discussed recommended coating options that fit my criteria. His quote was very competitive and the work was done in a timely manner. Other companies quoted a long wait because mine was a small job. John started the job right away. The job was finished quickly. John even came out at 7 PM to ensure the job was finished as promised. Best of all the room looks great and the coating is perfect!

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Richard K.
December 2, 2020

PERFECT! The previous owner had built a structure in the garage and put bolts in the floor which left some holes about 4-inches across. A pretty major mess. However, my Team of Kyle and Igor did an amazing Job of filling the holes to absolute smoothness and the Epoxy floor they installed is perfect--doesn't get any better than a 100% recommendation from me.

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Kelli M.
September 13, 2023

In less than a week California custom floors gave me a fair quote, installed the epoxy flooring and left my garage floor looking beautiful. Great company to work with. Friendly and reliable. Would highly recommend.