Epoxy Flooring – Chicago Homes Get Long Lasting Solutions to Floors that Sink, Creak and Crumble

Homes get old; and when they do the floor shows the first signs of aging because it’s literally the most downtrodden part of the house. The weather isn’t kind to your floors either, as the moisture or humidity it brings inside the home tends to seep into the joints and into the inconspicuous gaps. There are all sorts of reasons that have caused your floor to sink, creak and crumble and in spite of the repairs made; all of these are bound to recur over time. So, if you have no other choice but to give your floor the makeover it needs, consider a more permanent solution.

Think of epoxy flooring as many Chicago homeowners do. It may not be the cheapest solution at the moment, but in the long run, it will prove to be the most cost-efficient remedy to a never-ending problem. Flooring problems are in fact the most complicated, which a cheap fix cannot resolve with the most long-lasting result.

Epoxy flooring gained popularity in industrial settings because of its tough adhesive qualities and strong resistance against heaviness and weathering. This is why most homeowners tend to have a preconceived notion of floors that look stiff and abrasive for residential purposes. But not anymore, further technological developments have made epoxy flooring look as sleek and attractive as marble or granite flooring. Color and design variations are now available; not just the typical silvery-grey solid floor but granite-speckled surface in different warm earth colors.

Epoxy or polyurethane flooring is widely popular for its strong cement-like characteristic, low propensity for shrinkage and high-resistance against stress and scrapes. It’s basically made of tightly cross-linked polymers that assume a state of permanent hardness when heated or treated. It does not react to salt or acid and does not take in water.

Type of Epoxy Flooring to Look For

Be in the know that there are three types of epoxies; there are the 100% solids, the solvent-based and the water-based. Be wary of low-priced offers for this type of flooring because there’s a likely chance that the type of epoxy flooring you’ll end up with is either the solvent-based or the water-based. The high-grade type is the 100% solids and has been proven in industrial sites as the most efficient in terms of strength, adhesion, resistance and endurance. It requires professional handling because once the epoxy substance has been mixed with a reaction-initiating agent; its spreadable life is brief. This means you also have to ascertain the competency level of the contractor with the low-priced deal.

You may be sweet-talked into considering the solvent-based or the water-based epoxy because it’s a user-friendly type and ideal for the do-it-yourself homeowner. The possibility of minimizing your epoxy flooring cost may seem too hard to resist; but keep in mind that the quality of the flooring system you’ll end-up with will not be the same as that of the 100% solids type. Low quality epoxies apply thinly yet require a longer drying-time. If in doubt about the epoxy flooring, know that Chicago flooring professionals furnish customers with a product data sheet and the government required Material Data Safety Sheet (MDSS); as this allows customer to know more about the product and its composition.

Testimonials

My garage was so cluttered and a total mess, I was always embarrassed to have the door open! Not anymore!! Floorguard® helped me design a perfect system for my family, it’s amazing!! Now I keep my garage door open for all to see, it’s organized, and absolutely beautiful!!!

- Pam Orland Park, IL

Really Pleased! Our garage needed some major help – not only was it a mess but the floor was just ugly with all the stains and such. I will agree with the reviewer below – do not go with the cheap imitators! Floorguard not only has a great product, but their installers and service is well worth any extra cost, which is minimal anyway. Our neighbors have commented on how good our garage looks and we’ve recommended them to Floorguard without hesitation.

- Nathan

The garage looks so good! A+ company on every level. Wish I had another garage to resurface!

- Chelsea

My neighbor had a floor done by another company that was new to the industry, boy were they sorry. I went with the experts, Floorguard did an incredible job!!

- Tom T., Orland Park

When it comes to adding value to your business, you can’t go wrong with the superior technology and materials from Floorguard

- Jenny P.

Covering our old, gray garage floor was a great aesthetic and functional improvement. This project requires 2 days: first day preparing the surface (major job requiring right equipment), putting down first coating and sprinkling the flakes. This requires about 4 hours. After this dries, they come back next day and apply the topcoat. They notified us when they would start the work and arrived as promised. They worked diligently, completed the work efficiently, left the work areas and our driveway clean. The owner Steve is a great guy to deal with.

- Bob H.

It was a pleasure dealing with the company’s owner Steve Chaloult. When we called him to give us an estimate, he arranged to come within a few days. We have a very large two car garage. His estimate was a bit more than the first company we called but he seemed very well prepared in showing us samples and very knowledgeable about his product and we just liked him. For personal reasons , we had to delay installation for about a month and he could not be more accommodating. we finally we able to have it done this past week and it was worth the wait. The garage floor is just beautiful and I never would have thought I would say that about a garage floor! We also had the lower walls around the floor done and very glad we did. At one time we were thinking we could do this ourselves using a kit. WHAT were we thinking? This is a job for a professional and we are so glad we used Steve.

- Moira J.

The owner Steve Chaloult was easy to work with and he’s very good at what he does. I highly recommend Floorguard as your contractor if you’re wanting to have a garage floor finished with a durable epoxy like colored finish. Floorguard came when they said they would and cleaned up after they were finished. Floorguard also installs garage storage cabinets.

- Andrew A.

Very responsive, good communicator. Was on time and did a top quality job. Very happy with the outcome.

- Anonymous Homeowner

Great eexperience. Quick and dependable service. High quality. Fair cost.

- John H.