3 Signs That Your Concrete Floor Needs New Coating

Although a commercial concrete floor can withstand years of abuse caused by heavy foot traffic and commercial activities, a coated concrete can perform even better. However, the coating has a limited lifespan and needs recoating every twenty or thirty years, depending on certain factors that can impact the concrete and the coating itself. But how do you tell if it’s time to install a new coat?

Here are three signs you need a new concrete floor coating:

Visible cracks
As nature takes its course, even the strongest structures struggle to hold their ground, and concrete floors are no exception. As the years pass, your concrete floor will start to develop cracks, which may not be visible at first because of the epoxy coating. But as the coating itself begins to deteriorate, those cracks will eventually become visible. If these cracks are not taken care of promptly, dirt, moisture, and other particles may enter the flooring system, causing further damage. If your floor has visible cracks, call in concrete preparation services right away and get it relocated.

Uneven surface
Gradually, concrete floors, or any flooring system for that matter, become uneven, owing to the movement of Earth. At some point, you will easily feel dips and inclines as you walk on the floor, whereas some places will feel as flat as the Flat Earth Society’s claims of Earth. If this is the case with your floor, consider concrete preparation in Atlanta for the installation of a new coat.

Chipping, flaking surface
A chipping, flaky surface, or otherwise known as spalling, signals a number of problems with a concrete floor coat. This is most commonly caused by underlying moisture and extreme temperatures, both of which delaminate some sections of the coating. If you have this issue, you first need to resolve the underlying issues by calling concrete preparation services for inspection and only then install a new coat.

If your commercial concrete needs resurfacing or repair, feel free to call us today to discuss your requirements.