How Do You Fix a Garage Floor That Has a Dip, Step, or Differential Settlement?
Walk across an older garage, and you may notice something doesn’t feel quite right. One section sinks slightly underfoot. Two parts of the slab meet at different heights. You may notice a ridge where one side of a crack sits higher than the other. These problems are easy to lump together as an “uneven floor,” […]
Is It Possible to Correct Garage Floor Slope Without Replacing the Slab?
A garage floor that slopes the wrong way can become annoying fast. Water may collect along a wall instead of heading toward the garage door. Cabinets wobble. A workbench never seems to sit quite right. In some cases, an uneven surface can even complicate plans for a new epoxy or polyaspartic coating. That leads to […]
Can Self-Leveling Underlayment Survive Vehicle Traffic When Used to Smooth a Garage Spot Repair?
You have one bad spot in an otherwise usable garage floor. Maybe there is a dip where water collects, a rough patch left from an old repair, or a low area that you would like to smooth before coating the floor. Using self-leveling underlayment seems like an easy fix. Pour it into the low spot, […]
What Is the Best Way to Remove Adhesive Residue From Concrete Before Coating?
Pull up old carpet, vinyl, VCT, or another glued-down floor, and you may discover that removing the flooring was the easy part. What remains can look like streaks of hardened glue, gummy patches, dark mastic, or a thin film that seems permanently attached to the slab. If you’re applying a new epoxy, polyaspartic, or other […]
Can You Grind a Concrete Control Joint Ridge Without Creating a Weak Spot?
Yes! Grinding a ridge along a concrete control joint does not automatically create a weak spot in the slab if the grinding is limited to removing high surface area. However, your contractor should first evaluate why the ridge exists to determine how much concrete to remove safely. A slight ridge along the surface is not […]
Can Floor Protection Paper Leave Stains or Stripes in Concrete?
Can floor protection paper leave stains or stripes in concrete? Yes. The wrong paper, non-breathable tape, plastic-backed protection, wrinkles, or overlapping seams can restrict moisture loss unevenly and create dark or light areas, or straight lines that follow the pattern of the covering. In our experience, floor protection is part of the finishing job when […]
Is Wet Grinding Safe Before Epoxy, or Does It Increase the Risk of Delamination?
If you are having a concrete floor prepared for epoxy coating and are wondering, “Is wet grinding safe before epoxy, or does it increase the risk of delamination?” You’re not alone. Wet grinding can be safe before epoxy as long as the area is completely cleaned and dried before the epoxy is installed. Leaving moisture, […]
Can You Apply Epoxy Over Old Carpet Glue, or Must the Concrete Be Fully Clean?
There’s a good chance you’ll need to apply epoxy after you pull up old carpet. But if so, you may be asking, “Can you apply epoxy over old carpet glue, or must the concrete be fully clean?” The answer is that, in almost every situation, the concrete must be fully clean before epoxy application. Carpet […]
What Should You Do If Polyjacking Leaves a Raised Hump in a Garage Slab?
If you’ve had your garage floor polyjacked and then noticed a section that’s noticeably higher than the rest of your floor, you might be wondering, What Should You Do If Polyjacking Leaves a Raised Hump in a Garage Slab? This article will cover everything you need to know about finding the right solution for a […]
Can You Use Self-Leveling Underlayment in a Garage, and If So, Under What Conditions?
Do you have low spots, uneven areas, or imperfections on your garage floor? If so, you are probably wondering, “Can you use self-levelling underlayment in a garage, and if so, under what conditions?” There are certain scenarios when it is acceptable to use, but not all garage floors are ideal candidates. Using the wrong product […]