Are you tired of looking at your cracked, gray, boring driveway? What about your laundry room or pool area? Could the flooring or pool deck use an upgrade? Concrete coatings are the perfect solution to transform boring, old concrete into a beautiful addition to your home, adding to curb appeal and providing great benefits!
Concrete coatings are made from epoxy, polyurea, or polyaspartic coating. They are an excellent option to replace any concrete at your home or commercial building. Six concrete problems that concrete coatings solve are: 1) cracking and damage, 2) staining and discoloration, 3) wear and tear from heavy traffic, 4) moisture penetration, 5) being too slippery, and 6) being aesthetically unpleasing.
At Concrete Coatings Hawaii, our beautiful concrete coatings can truly transform your home or business. There are some common problems that occur with concrete. In this article, we will discuss 6 specific concrete problems that our polyurea concrete coatings can solve for you.
#1 Cracking and Damage
Who hasn’t seen a cracked driveway, right? It almost seems like driveways come that way because it is so common. Cracks in concrete are due to ground settling or heavy impact, such as a heavy tool being dropped. Cracks can also appear from temperature fluctuations, but that isn’t usually the cause here on O’ahu. When we prepare your concrete area for our concrete coatings, we will fill in any damage to ensure a flat surface.
Once installed, your new flooring, either interior or exterior, will be impact-resistant. Our polyurea coatings are 4x stronger than epoxy coatings. They also will not chip, peel, or crack. Your driveway never has to have cracks again! One of our favorite videos shows how durable our Penntek coatings are compared to epoxy coatings. Check out the hammer test!
#2 Staining and Discoloration
Because concrete is porous it is easily stained and discolored. If you have ever done a project in your driveway or garage, you probably have a reminder of that project. For example, building a model rocket with your child for a science fair may have left behind white spray paint. Concrete fades from sun exposure causing discoloration. With concrete coatings, staining and discoloration are no longer a problem. Our concrete coatings are stain-resistant. You can clean up any stain ith soapy water, a rag, and a little elbow grease! Concrete coatings are also UV-resistant, so they do not yellow or discolor from sun exposure.
#3 Wear and Tear
Wear and tear on concrete occurs more often in commercial and industrial settings, although it can still occur at your home. Heavy foot traffic, machines, and equipment can all take their toll on concrete. Concrete coatings can withstand wear and tear even from machines, equipment, and impact. They are durable and impact-resistant. Your flooring will look amazing for years! You definitely can’t say that about concrete.
#4 Moisture Penetration
As mentioned, concrete is porous, so moisture penetration can be a problem. It can lead to mold issues, foundation issues, and structural issues. Our concrete coatings provide a waterproof seal, protecting the concrete beneath and preventing mold, foundation, and structural problems.
#5 Too Slippery
A common complaint about concrete is how slippery it is. A wet driveway or pool deck can be a recipe for disaster. In fact, an Indialantic resident broke her tailbone slipping on her wet driveway! Ouch! Concrete coatings are the perfect solution for your driveway or pool deck. Not only are they slip-resistant providing a safer environment for you and your family, but they look fantastic too! Additionally, a slip-resistant floor is perfect for your commercial or industrial building, as well. It provides a safer work environment for your employees and clients.
#6 Aesthetically Unpleasing
Aesthetically unpleasing sounds like something your Language Arts teacher might have said, but it is just the fancy way of saying “ugly.” Nothing is appealing or attractive about plain concrete, especially when it becomes cracked and stained. Our concrete coatings come in a large variety of colors. You get to choose the color flake blend that will allow you to achieve the look you desire. From subtle tans to vibrant blues, our concrete coatings are eye-catching and appealing!
Why You Should Choose Concrete Coatings Hawaii
When you are ready to transform your ugly, gray concrete into a beautiful part of your home, then give us a call at Concrete Coatings Hawaii. Driveway coatings, pool deck resurfacing, and commercial concrete coatings – we do it all in Ewa Beach, Kaneohe, and beyond! Our installers are highly trained professionals who will complete your project in as little as one day. And, our product cures in 24 hours so that you can utilize your space in no time! We use Penntek products which can only be installed by companies that are Penntek-certified. With the highest quality products and our professional installers, we know you will love your concrete transformation with Concrete Coatings Hawaii.
Summary
Concrete is prone to cracking, damage, staining, and discoloration. Too much wear and tear takes a toll on concrete. It is porous which allows moisture penetration which can lead to mold or even structural issues. Concrete is slippery which can be very dangerous. It is also aesthetically unpleasing. All of these issues can be resolved by contacting us at Concrete Coatings Hawaii. Located in Honolulu, we serve most of the island of Oahu, providing beautiful concrete coatings to solve all your concrete problems!