faqs
General FAQs
- Polished Concrete
- Garage Floors Coatings
- Epoxy Floors
- Tuscan Slate and Tile Patterns
- Rustic Wood Concrete Floors
- Metallic epoxy/designer epoxy
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete patio sealing
- Commercial applications
Epoxy FAQs
If you opt for epoxy from a home improvement store or a painter, it won’t last too long. If you have a 100% industrial epoxy floor installed by the Concrete Guy, you can expect it to last a lifetime.
Here are a few benefits of epoxy flooring:
- These floors are antimicrobial, that’s why you’ll see the same industrial grade floors in schools, manufacturing plants, and commercial kitchens
- Epoxy garage systems can be self-leveling, providing a floor that is 100% level. So even if your floor is having issues with deterioration, like so many in the Minnesota, we can make your garage floor look like new. Although we may haveto do an overlay.
- Epoxy garage floors that are installed properly are durable and strong
- The aesthetics can be anything you wish, including glitter, metallic, and flake finishes
- Epoxy floors are kind on the environment
- Epoxy floors require very little maintenance
An epoxy floor can be installed in any of the following locations and then some:
- Schools
- Libraries
- Cafeterias
- Hotels
- Lobbies
- Showrooms
- Industrial Plants
- Homes
- Kitchens
- Commercial Kitchens
- Manufacturing facilities
- Garages
- Patios
- Homes
- Retail and Shopping Centers
- Gyms
- Nuclear plants
This is a challenging question to answer because the timing varies based on the situation. For example, a floor that needs a lot of prep work cannot be completed in one day. Most flooring installs require two to three days to complete. However, you can walk on the floor after 24 hours have passed.
When you use epoxy from a home improvement store or a painter it will only last for a little while. Epoxy flooring systems from the Concrete Guy will last a lifetime. Why? Because we only install 100% epoxy and we prep the flooring with an industrial diamond grinding machine. We don’t make promises that we can’t keep.
Concrete Staining FAQs
Acid stain
Acid stain is the oldest option when it comes to finishing concrete and is very durable. In fact, an acid stain is so durable that it is the most-often recommended concrete staining option for concrete that is outdoors because it can survive the harmful rays of the sun.
Water-based stains
A water-based stain will be able to provide you with the exact color finish you are looking for with your concrete. This type of stain is perfect for companies that want to have their logo with different colors in it added to the concrete floor. Even though these stains are right for the job, they should not be applied to concrete that is outside.
Concrete dye
Concrete dye is most often used to tint a polished concrete slab. These dyes are not safe from the UV rays of the sun, which means they cannot be used on concrete outdoors. When using a concrete dye you should install it with a high-quality concrete sealer so that it does not fade in areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic.
Stained Concrete floors are very durable floors. Staining permeates the concrete and infuses it with a colored pigment, bringing out the natural colors of the concrete of your choosing. Many times a stained concrete floor is sealed on top of the stain. However, stained concrete is not as durable as an epoxy floor.
Polished Concrete FAQs
There are lots of different grit levels to polished concrete. Generally polished concrete floors range from 200 grit to 1,200 grit. The level of reflectiveness and shine increases in order from lowest to highest. We are able to provide options that will best suite your needs from rustic to modern reflectiveness.
You can also use Concrete dye
Concrete dye is most often used to tint a polished concrete slab. These dyes are not safe from the UV rays of the sun, which means they cannot be used on concrete outdoors. When using a concrete dye you should install it with a high-quality concrete sealer so that it does not fade in areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic.
Pool Deck FAQs
To name a few:
- Natural concrete
- Exposed aggregate
- Colored concrete (broom finish, salt finish, others)
- Acrylic lace coating
- Acrylic stamp patterns
- Limestone coatings
- Flagstone coatings
Expertise in this industry is the best option. The tiniest mistake when installing or refinishing the surface of a pool deck can lead to irreversible damage to the deck. If you need inspiration, you can visit our pool deck gallery!
There are many options available today, but some of the most common include the following:
- Wood
- Concrete
- Concrete overlays
- Staining
- Stone
Pool Deck Resurfacing is a common process that includes the following:
- Grinding
- Repairs
- Appearance improvements
Doing this to the pool deck gives it a brand new look.
Why Choose The Concrete Guy?
The Concrete Guy team prides itself on providing our customers with superior customer service. The satisfaction of our customers is our ultimate goal. Whether you want to resurface your pool deck, finish your concrete driveway, or install an epoxy flooring system in your basement; our team will make sure that your vision is met with the final outcome.
When you are looking for concrete finishing work, look no further than the team at the Concrete Guy. We have been working in the construction and flooring industries for decades. We serve the Eden Prairie and surrounding areas, including Edina, Maple Grove, Woodbury, Lakeville, Wayzata, St Paul, Minneapolis, the twin cities and the rest of Minnesota.