Nevada Custom Coatings Blog

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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A clear glass bowl filled with chloride, set against a soft blue background, with a small pile of chloride powder spilled in front.
May 12, 2022

Chlorides are commonly used as disinfectants, but they can also do significant damage to unprotected concrete floors. How can epoxy coatings help?

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Detailed texture of a concrete wall with a horizontal line of rust indicating metal corrosion beneath, surrounded by patches of peeling paint and surface erosion.
May 5, 2022

Corrosion of concrete takes place because of its porous nature. Seepage of fluids into the concrete starts to affect the steel rebar within. We help you prevent this!

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A glass of red wine in sharp focus on a wooden table, with three dark wine bottles aligned beside it, set against a blurred background of oak barrels in a wine cellar.
April 30, 2022

In facilities where wine is made and stored, concern needs to be shown for the state of concrete floors. Acids in wine can corrode concrete, and stain it. We help protect your flooring through epoxy coatings!

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A mechanic in a blue uniform pouring motor oil into a car engine using a funnel, with the engine components and a blurred workshop environment in the background.
April 21, 2022

Motor oil & cooking oil do more than just stain concrete and make it slippery. They also cause concrete to deteriorate. Learn how to protect concrete from oil.

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Automated bottling process in a dairy factory with fresh milk being filled into clear plastic bottles, showcasing the industrial machinery and food production line.
April 14, 2022

You wouldn't think that sour milk could damage anything. Since it contains lactic acid, in sufficient quantities it can cause material breakdowns. Here's how to protect your concrete from such substances.

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Close-up of a hand pouring craft beer from a tap into a tilted glass, capturing the dynamic flow and frothy head of the beverage, with multiple beer taps in the background. This is the final product of the brewing process.
April 7, 2022

Fermentation products often include a variety of acids. Acids left in place or repeatedly spilled on concrete cause corrosion. Epoxy floors fix this problem!

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A person standing in front of a large, illuminated fork in the road sign, symbolizing a decision-making moment with two diverging paths to choose from such as the decision on the type of concrete epoxy topcoat to choose.
March 24, 2022

When you lay down concrete color stains or epoxy coatings, you have a choice in the type of topcoat you want to use. Here we discuss two of the most common options.

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Concrete surface with water moisture droplets of various sizes, creating a textured pattern.
March 17, 2022

How can you prevent leaching, mold, rust, and cracks from forming in and on your concrete? Our concrete flooring experts provide the answers.

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A paint roller with a black handle being used on a grey concrete floor, leaving a wet, shiny, and freshly painted surface, with a kitchen cabinet in the soft-focused background.
March 10, 2022

The strength of a material can be measured in four different ways. Find out how epoxy coating materials compare to the concrete they protect.

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Spacious industrial interior with glossy reflective polyaspartic epoxy flooring, featuring a staircase leading to an upper level, doors, and safety equipment such as a red fire extinguisher on the wall.
March 3, 2022

Polyaspartic coatings represent one of the best topcoats available with epoxy flooring. Learn more about who first made them and how they work.

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The word 'CHOICES' spelled out with cut-out letters of different fonts, pinned onto a cork board with colorful pushpins referring to the many choices with epoxy coatings.
February 24, 2022

Epoxy flooring is a great option for beautifying and protecting concrete floors and walkways, both inside and out. Find out more about options in this article.

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A corner of a room with light grey epoxy flooring showing a high gloss finish that reflects the white brick wall and a wooden ledge on top of the half-wall partition. The base of the wall is accented with a dark grey stripe, providing a visual contrast to the otherwise monochrome scene. The area is well-lit, with the lighting casting soft shadows on the floor, suggesting a clean and modern interior space.
February 17, 2022

Coved flooring provides the ultimate in wall protection while seamlessly connecting the epoxy protection of your floors with your walls. Find out more about it.

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A person's hand writing 'pros' and 'cons' in a notebook with grid lines, creating a comparison list, accompanied by a yellow notebook and a black marker cap on a dark table suggesting a decision between epoxy paint and epoxy coatings.
February 10, 2022

What is epoxy paint and can it compare to an epoxy coating? We talk about the differences in durability and why you pay more for 100% pure epoxy coatings.

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A close-up of the glossy epoxy floor of a vehicle service area with yellow safety markings around service pits, with blurred automotive equipment and vehicles in the background.
February 3, 2022

Many people enjoy the varied look of epoxy coatings. By adding color flakes, micas, or granules to the mixture, you can add texture and abstract patterns that appeal to the eye. But Nevada Custom Coatings offers more than aesthetic appeal. We can embed letters, numbers, arrows, stripes, or other patterns to help communicate or direct anyone stepping onto your concrete floor.

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Contrast between a dirty air filter and a clean one, highlighting the difference in color and texture due to the accumulation of dust and debris.
January 27, 2022

Although grinding concrete is necessary for applying epoxy coatings and top coats, we never leave our customers in the dust. HEPA filters keep you safe.

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An array of color swatches arranged in a spectrum, showing a gradient transition from greens through blues to pinks and reds, used for color matching and selection. Epoxy floor stains and colors come in a multitude of choices.
January 20, 2022

We can add an almost unlimited variety of colors and textures to your concrete floor through the use of color flakes, micas, and granules, or even color stains. How do we make sure the colors remain consistent throughout your project? Find out here!

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Wide-angle view of a cracked concrete surface with a jagged line running across, showing the rough texture and irregular pattern of the crack.
January 13, 2022

There are various categories of concrete problems that must be addressed before epoxy coatings can be applied. Here we discuss some of them and their solutions.

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Contemporary office interior with glossy floors, featuring an open workspace with desks and computers, partial glass partitions, and a bookshelf unit, illuminated by natural light from large windows.
January 6, 2022

Like paint, the level of gloss for a concrete polish or epoxy coatings is fully customizable. We can define gloss precisely to give your floor exactly the look you want! Find out how we do this here.

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Modern open-plan living space with polished concrete floors with a gloss finish, featuring a kitchen with a breakfast bar, dining area, and a lounge with a brown leather couch, fireplace, and large windows allowing ample natural light.
December 23, 2021

A glossy concrete floor takes an ordinary construction material like concrete and gives it surprising depth. Find out more about how polished concrete beautifies a property!

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Elegant entryway in a modern home with a polished concrete floor, featuring a round mirror on the wall above a minimalist table with a potted plant, leading to a cozy living area.
December 16, 2021

Should you go with a concrete polish or should you get a straightforward epoxy coating? We discuss the differences and why you might want one or the other.

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Low-angle view of a lineup of cars in a showroom, focusing on the polished alloy wheels and the reflection on the shiny concrete floor, with bright showroom lighting.
December 9, 2021

Epoxy coatings are ideal for extending the life and value of your concrete floors and walkways. Find out more about how epoxy can help you!

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Spacious, empty industrial warehouse interior with white walls, high ceiling with skylights, and glossy polished concrete floor reflecting the bright lighting.
December 2, 2021

Did you know that concrete can be polished so that it shines? Find out more about how we can polish your floor and then seal it to your concrete adds light!

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Relaxed man sitting on a grey sofa with his hands behind his head, enjoying a moment of relaxation in a bright room with a white textured wall and a green potted plant representing a light space that is allergen free.
November 25, 2021

When you add an epoxy coating to your concrete floors, you now have a seamless, smooth surface that resists accumulating allergens. Try it and see!

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