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May 12, 2022

4 min read

Concrete Security: Damaging Chlorides

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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May 5, 2022

3 min read

Concrete Security: Corrosion

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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April 30, 2022

4 min read

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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April 21, 2022

3 min read

Concrete Security: Oil Protection

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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April 14, 2022

3 min read

Concrete Security: Sour Milk

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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April 7, 2022

4 min read

Concrete Security: Protection from Brewing Processes

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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March 24, 2022

3 min read

Finishing Touches for Reno and Nevada Concrete Flooring

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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March 17, 2022

4 min read

Keep Damaging Moisture Away from Concrete

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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March 10, 2022

5 min read

Empowering your Concrete Floor with Amazing Epoxy Coatings

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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March 3, 2022

4 min read

Strong Polyaspartic Coatings in Reno

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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February 24, 2022

3 min read

Extensive Epoxy Choices

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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February 17, 2022

3 min read

The Benefits of Coved Flooring

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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February 10, 2022

4 min read

Epoxy Paint or Epoxy Coatings - The Best Protection

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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February 3, 2022

3 min read

Practical and Functional Epoxy Floors

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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January 27, 2022

3 min read

No Dust Left Behind

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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January 20, 2022

3 min read

Steady Shading for Epoxy Floors in Nevada

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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January 13, 2022

4 min read

When Concrete Isn’t Ready

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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January 6, 2022

3 min read

Going for the Fantastic Gloss

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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December 23, 2021

4 min read

Outstanding Gloss Finish for Reno Concrete

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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December 16, 2021

4 min read

Unforgettable Epoxy Coatings and Concrete Polishing in Nevada

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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December 9, 2021

3 min read

Improving Larger Concrete Floors in Reno

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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December 2, 2021

4 min read

Reflective Lighting with Polished Concrete

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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November 25, 2021

3 min read

Reducing Allergens in Your Home and Business

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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November 18, 2021

2 min read

Epoxy Benefits the Pharmaceutical Industry

Improving Concrete for Cleaner Work Conditions Pharmaceuticals are a common part of millions of American lives. Manufacturing these medications requires facilities free from contamination. As a result, pharmaceutical labs go to great lengths to make sure their work areas are cleaned, sanitized and dust-free. To maintain a sterile work environment,...