Nevada Custom Coatings Blog

The word 'CLARITY' spelled out with bold black letters on square wooden blocks, perhaps referencing the clarity or transparency of epoxy topcoats for concrete surfaces.
November 10, 2022

Topcoat clarity plays a large role in how the colors underneath appear to the human eye and in different light conditions. Here we discuss the Gardner Scale and how this relates the to final appearance of your epoxy flooring.

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Close-up of a red radiant floor heating heating pipe system installed on a metal grid framework. The pipes create a winding pattern across the floor, indicative of the intricate layout designed to evenly distribute heat throughout the space.
November 3, 2022

Can epoxy coatings and radiant floor heating work together? Find out more about these two technologies and how you can combine them successfully!

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The word 'BENEFITS' spelled out in bold black letters on wooden cube blocks, standing out against a soft-focus background of stacked blocks, on a clean, white surface suggesting the consideration of the benefits of epoxy coatings.
October 27, 2022

Recent articles have looked at the advantages of concrete coatings and how you can avoid any perceived disadvantages. Here we consider some more benefits.

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Spacious room with a polished epoxy coating and multicolored granules reflecting overhead lights. A white storage cabinet with a countertop cluttered with various items is against the wall on the left, beside a whiteboard and a mounted mop. On the right, a wooden brown cabinet with no countertop is underneath a bulletin board on the wall next to a closed white door.
October 20, 2022

Color granules and color flakes are additives for epoxy coatings that add to their versatility and appearance. Learn more about these options in concrete coatings.

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The acronym 'DIY' for 'Do It Yourself' composed of grungy metal letterpress type on a rustic wooden background splattered with colorful paint drips, symbolizing creativity and handcrafted projects.
October 13, 2022

Here are common epoxy concerns raised by Do-It-Yourselfers, and why it's always best to stick to the professionals at Nevada Custom Coatings for all of your epoxy needs.

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A piece of grid paper pinned to a cork board with the question 'What's in it For You?' written in black marker, inviting reflection on personal benefits or advantages that come with epoxy coatings.
October 6, 2022

Concrete coatings have a number of advantages over other flooring types. Here we discuss those advantages and why they are pertinent to your floors.

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A view of a commercial kitchen with a smooth, grey epoxy floor with coordinating baseboards, reflecting the stainless steel appliances and wall panels. The floor has a drain in the foreground and a built-in floor trough towards the center. The kitchen's clean lines and reflective surfaces suggest a hygienic and professional cooking environment. Fire extinguishers are placed against the far wall, emphasizing safety measures.
September 29, 2022

You can use baseboards with epoxy floors, although you don't really need them. Coved flooring can give you the benefits of epoxy and baseboards together.

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A neatly organized mudroom with a wooden bench, gray shaker-style cabinetry, and black hooks holding a striped apron. Natural light pours in from a window with a view of a suburban neighborhood, and a touch of greenery is added by a faux plant on the top shelf, creating a functional and inviting neutral zone entryway.
September 22, 2022

Epoxy flooring is a perfect solution for mudrooms, antechambers, foyers, entryways, and other areas that face the winter mud and wet that assaults Reno.

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Empty industrial warehouse interior with a polished concrete floor, white walls, and a high ceiling with skylights allowing natural light to create patterns on the floor. The space is equipped with metal infrastructure and features a prominent blue roll-up door marked as an exit, indicating readiness for logistics and storage operations.
September 15, 2022

Concrete polishing can be done on its own, or with an accompanying color stain. Either way, you need to wait for the concrete to be fully cured before starting.

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Three construction workers engaged in laying and smoothing new concrete for a new driveway. The workers are using trowels and other tools, focusing intently on creating an even surface. Construction materials and the earthy construction site surround the area being worked on.
September 8, 2022

How long do you have to wait for concrete to dry before you can apply a color stain and sealant? Why should you wait? Learn more about the process here.

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A modern silver SUV parked inside a clean garage with organized shelves and storage items visible. The garage features a blue siding exterior with white trim and a brick base, reflecting a tidy and well-maintained residential setting.
August 25, 2022

Organizing your garage actually allows you to improve it! Here is one suggested method for decluttering your garage and making progress on sorting your things.

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Sunlit construction scene with a worker pouring wet concrete from a wheelbarrow and another using a shovel to spread it for a new pavement or driveway, showcasing the hard work and process involved in laying concrete.
August 18, 2022

You can't lay epoxy coatings on top of fresh concrete. How long must green concrete cure before you can add an epoxy coat? Find out more about this subject here.

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Modern garage interior with a freshly coated epoxy floor reflecting the natural light coming through the large frosted glass door. The walls are painted in a neutral gray tone, and various items, including gardening supplies and storage boxes, are neatly organized to the side. An open door on the right leads to a bright outdoor area.
August 11, 2022

Epoxy flooring is not just for the garage! You can use epoxy coatings in many household locations with great success with help from Nevada Custom Coatings.

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The interior of a vast empty warehouse with a highly reflective epoxy floor that mirrors the white columns and ceiling infrastructure. The blue tint of the space suggests a cool, clean environment suitable for industrial or commercial use. An example of urethane Coatings.
August 4, 2022

Commercial sites need to be clean, safe and efficiently maintained. Epoxy coatings help to improve all those areas, and they look great while doing it. Contact us for a complimentary quote today!

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A person's hands are shown holding a color wheel while working on a computer, illustrating a design process in a bright, modern office. The color wheel is in focus, displaying a spectrum of colors, indicating color selection for a creative project.
July 28, 2022

The color wheel is an essential tool for determining the best color combinations for your concrete floors. Whether using concrete stains or epoxy, we can help!

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A close-up of a yellow measuring tape extending across a reflective surface, with the focus on the numerical indicators. The shallow depth of field highlights the numbers on the tape, suggesting precision in measurement.
July 21, 2022

The mil is a system of measurement used in the epoxy coatings industry. Find out about mils and how we use them when laying down various grades of coatings.

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Close-up texture of a concrete surface with a subtle crack pattern suggesting either an artistic detail or material distress such as crazing. The grayscale tones of the concrete provide a minimalist background suitable for various uses in design and architecture.
July 14, 2022

People are seldom crazy about crazed concrete. Find out more about what is crazing, why it happens, and how Nevada Custom Coatings can help.

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An industrial cement mixer at a construction site with silos in the background under a cloudy sky. The focus is on the weathered and functional machinery, indicative of an active concrete production facility.
July 7, 2022

Concrete uses basic ingredients, such as gravel as an aggregate and water to make cement paste. The most complicated ingredient is the cement. Here we explain how it is made, and more importantly, how to best protect it.

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Close-up image showing fresh concrete being poured from a wheelbarrow on a construction site, with a blurred background of workers. The focus on the flowing concrete emphasizes the process of laying foundations.
June 23, 2022

What goes into making cement, the primary ingredient of concrete? And how can you protect your concrete so that it lasts as long as possible? Learn more here!

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Detailed texture of a concrete wall with natural variations, showing pitting, small cracks, and various imperfections caused by abrasion. The image captures the raw and rugged character of the concrete surface.
June 16, 2022

Prevent abrasion on your paths and commercial flooring with the help of durable epoxy coatings. Eliminate ruts, grooves, and depressions in concrete.

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Low angle view inside a modern automated parking garage with a vehicle lift system. The red mechanical structures support cars on elevated platforms, optimizing space utilization. Sunlight filters through the building, casting a warm glow over the steel and concrete interior.
June 9, 2022

Coved floors protect the base of walls better than any baseboard. Find out more about the types, styles, and how they protect your walls from damage.

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Close-up of a weathered concrete wall with visible rusting reinforcement bars and chipping surface, showcasing signs of structural aging and the need for potential repair or reinforcement.
June 2, 2022

Concrete absorbs carbon dioxide in a process called carbonation. Once carbonation hits the rebar in concrete, then corrosion of the steel begins. Prevent it!

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Interior of a large sewage water treatment facility with aeration tanks partially covered by a translucent roof, allowing daylight to filter through. The framework consists of metal beams and glass panels, with blue railings lining the walkway above the frothy, churning water below, indicative of active water purification processes.
May 26, 2022

Why mess with the mess that is sewage? And why let it damage your floor? Get epoxy coatings and deal with it!

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Close-up view of a textured ice surface with intricate patterns of cracks and bubbles, showcasing a range of blue hues from light to dark demonstrating how freezing moisture reacts.
May 19, 2022

Water expands as it freezes. This phenomena is responsible for cracks and crumbling concrete in all cold climates. How can you protect your concrete from this?

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