What to expect
If you’re interested in taking your garage to the next level, Loxcrete is ready to create you a superior floor and heres how you can expect the process to go.
1. Contact Us
Simply, fill out the contact form on the website, email us at info@loxcrete.com or give us a call at (980) 443-3115 and we will be glad to walk you through all aspects of design, application and the process. If you decide to email or fill out the contact form, you can expect to hear from a member of our team within 48 hours. However, we generally respond the very same day!
2. Schedule A Complimentary Evaluation
Depending on the age and current condition of your garage floor, an on site evaluation may be required. At a convenient time for you, a member of our team will come to your home to assess your substrate through measurements and testing. Because we know it can be difficult to find the perfect color or design, we bring floor samples to every on site visit so you can get a feel and look at the actual flooring being installed in your garage.
3.Schedule Your Installation
After you have chosen your design and accepted your formal proposal, we will scheduled an installation date that is convenient for you. During the time leading up to your superior floor install, we do ask that remove your personal belongings from the garage. This aids your installation team in returning the floor to service after just 24 hours.
4. Installation
At the scheduled time of installation, we will review the design and application process with you. Then your transformation will begin! Our crews are fully self sufficient so we will only ask to gain access to the project area and driveway. Upon completion, we will review our return to service guidelines and verify your complete satisfaction.
Application Process
STEP 1
Substrate Prep
The first and most important step of the process is preparations to the substrate. We mechanically grind the concrete floor using industry-leading equipment. To profile the surface we use walk behind diamond floor grinders, small hand grinders for edges and corners, and all of our are grinders are attached to HEPA-filtrated vacuum systems which capture the majority of the dust. The preparation step removes unwanted coatings, stains, grease, and oils. Which, in turn results in a concrete floor that is clean and porous allowing our coating to penetrate deep into the substrate and creating a mechanical bond.
STEP 2
Integrity Repair
After grinding the substrate, we will inspect the canvas and begin to repair all cracks and imperfections. The cracks and spalling areas are filled and then allowed to cure. After the repaired areas are fully cured, we will grind the repaired imperfections to match the surface profile of the remaining floor. This step restores the integrity of the entire concrete substrate so that our coating can be installed with maximum bond and performance.
STEP 3
Basecoat
We utilize the highest quality industrial products from established coating manufacturers. In terms of quality and durability, they are the top of the line. For the basecoat, we apply a pigmented polyaspartic base coat. Our basecoat is 100% UV stable and is tinted to match the flake color of choice. Once we mix the material utilizing ratios that provide maximum durability, we apply the product to the concrete floor using squegees and rollers that force the basecoat into the open pores of the concrete creating a stronger bond. At this step in the installation, you will begin to see the transformation of your floor begin.
STEP 4
Broadcast
While the base coat is being applied, we broadcast decorative flakes by hand into the product. This allows the flake and basecost to chemically bond creating durability and impact resistance. We distribute the flakes 100% to rejection which gives the floor its look and slip resistant texture.
STEP 5
Rejection Removal
After 1-2 hours the flake and basecoat will chemically bond and cure. At this time the rejection removal process begins. To ensure that there is even coverage and no sharp vertical edges we scrape and vacuum off the excess flakes. The flakes are then removed from the site and discarded in our containment tent so the clear top coat can be applied.
STEP 6
Top Coat
The final step of our process is to apply our Polyaspartic topcoat that is chemical resistant and very easy to clean.The topcoat is squeegeed and back rolled on the flakes, making the floor non-porous, slip resistance, and UV stable. At this step you can see the shine of your new superior floor!
Color Chart
Warranty
At Loxcrete, we only offer the best in garage flooring and we guarantee it. Our flooring systems offer long lasting protection with superior resistance to wear, slip, stains and chemical spills. Once installed, you will have a garage floor with an elegant look that requires minimal maintenance and is backed by a 10 year warranty from the date of substantial completion.