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Industrial Epoxy Floor Contractors in Portland Oregon

Industrial Epoxy Concrete Floor Contractors in Portland Oregon

Industrial Epoxy Floor Contractors – Smith & Company Flooring

We have been providing concrete coatings, industrial epoxy and residential painting for over 50 years in Portland Oregon and surrounding areas with thousands of completed projects.

This project completed here was completed for the Evonik Degussa Corporation in Portland. The total size of the project was 20,000 square feet. Our job was to grind the old epoxy coating and reapply a fresh system. The old epoxy was in fairly good condition. Over time the floor developed scratches that trapped dirt making.

By grinding and reapplying a new industrial epoxy floor system we were able to provide a quick turnaround with a system that will last them years.

Our biggest challenge was working around and under the pipes and tanks. We used small hand grinders and brushes and rollers to complete the job. We used General Polymers GP 3745 self leveling epoxy. This is a 100% solids industrial coating ideal for a recoat. It is easy to maintain and high performance.

We use many different types of epoxies depending the the situation. If you are looking for industrial concrete floor contractors in Portland Oregon, Smith & Company Flooring can help. We are well equipped with the proper equipment, experience and product line to handle any project. Contact us for more information.

Industrial Epoxy Floor Contractors – Areas We Serve

We specialize in industrial epoxy floor coatings from Portland to McMinnville Oregon and surrounding areas.

 

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Concrete Floor Contractors in Portland Oregon

Portland Oregon Concrete Floor Contractors
Portland Oregon Concrete Floor Contractors

Smith and Company Portland Oregon Concrete Floor Contractors and Painters

We have been serving residential and commercial property owners in Portland Oregon and surrounding areas for over 50 years. In addition to interior and exterior painting we are concrete floor contractors specializing in industrial epoxy applications. Our projects include garage floor applications, basements, retail stores, restaurants, office buildings and industrial facilities.

The majority of our projects range from 500 – 5,000 square feet.

Smith and Company Concrete Floor Contractors – Our Process

Portland Oregon Concrete Floor ContractorsAs concrete floor contractors we learned the long term value of proper surface preparation years ago with our painting business. When we expanded into concrete floor coatings 10 years ago, we spent considerable time learning the proper flooring repair techniques, products and the appropriate equipment.

Over the years we have continually reinvested in training and state of the art equipment to provide our customers with the best system to ensure long term durability and performance of their epoxy coatings.

Our process includes diamond grinding followed by crack repair and fixing damaged areas with polyurea fillers that are compatible with our epoxy coatings. As concrete floor contractors, we know all to well the value of doing it right the first time. In fact, we are frequently called upon to fix projects that were improperly applied by other contract6ors or do it yourselfers.

Smith and Company Concrete Floor Contractors Installation Pricing

Portland Oregon Concrete Floor ContractorsWe have numerous systems that can range in price from $3.00 – $7.00 per square foot. The majority of our projects end up in the range of $4.50 – $5.00 per square foot. Our most popular system are grays or browns with decorative chips. We apply a primer,then chips followed by an epoxy coating and final polyaspartic protective coat.

The typical project takes 2-3 days depending on size and condition of the floor. In most cases the floor can be put to use immediately the day after application.  We’re happy to say that we have not had a call back from a dissatisfied client in well over 3 years.

If you are looking for concrete floor contractors who specialize in high performance epoxy applications please give us a call for a free estimate. The majority of our projects are in the Portland Oregon area and surrounding towns. Visit our painting web site at Smith & Company Flooring .

Portland Oregon Concrete Floor Contractors

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Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

Looking for ideas for epoxy floors for your Portland home or business?  Smith & Company Flooring offers a full spectrum of color and design options for every concrete floor. Whether you need simple clear coats or advanced decorative designs, we provide decorative epoxy applications throughout the state of Oregon.

Portfolio Samples of Epoxy Floors for our Portland Clients

Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

Ideas for epoxy floors

Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

Portland Garage Floor Epoxy Floor Ideas

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A Rainbow of Garage Floor Epoxy Colors

commercial bakery floorThe majority of our clients choose gray or tan as the base epoxy coating colors. For gray color base the most popular  decorative chips are a combination of black, gray and white. For tan color base,  popular chip combinations are brown, tan and black or white.

If you have a custom requirement, virtually every color is available with your choice of floor with or with decorative chips. For those looking for a unique design , all kinds of decorative chips are available in different sizes.

Garage Floor Epoxy Colors & Logos

If you are looking for a uniquely custom design, we have many solutions. Logos or custom designs can be created and embedded between coats. Simply, we can provide you anything you want from a simple gray to ornate.

Areas We Serve

Portland Oregon Garage Floor Epoxy Coatings from Portland to McMinnville Oregon.

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Epoxy Contractor Tips: Surface Preparation Critical

Why Surface Preparation is Critical For Long Term Performance

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In the first photo at left, you will see a do-it-yourself garage floor that is chipping. Liquid acid gets trapped in pin holes of concrete floor then reactivate when trapped by epoxy paint. Unsightly chips are the result. The right solution is grinding the floor first, fixing all cracks with proper material, then apply two or more epoxy coats.

 

 

 

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Failure to grind garage flooring yields inadequate results. Thin epoxy paint and improper surface prep will trap dirt. It might look good for a few weeks but will become an eyesore as dirt builds. We recommend long term solutions with high performance epoxy.

Epoxy Contractor Tips #1: Crack Repair and Floor Grinding

 

Portland Oregon Garage Floor Epoxy Tips

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Not all crack repair products work the way they should. We apply a crack repair filler that adheres to the primer coat with enough flexibility to move with slight movements in the floor. The right system for your floor needs  will avoid delamination and bleed through to their decorative top coats.

Epoxy Contractor Tips #2: Garage Floor Maintenance is Easy

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Remove grease spots with Joy and warm water. Joy actually works as a degreaser. Then scrub with a stiff bristle hand broom to remove.

Basic Tools For Cleaning

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To clean your floor like new, all you need are a few basic tools. A stiff bristle broom, squeegee, warm water and a small amount of ammonia will clean your floor like new. A wet vac will make the job go a little faster.

Cove Moldings

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You may also apply cove moldings to interior walls and coated like shown above. This creates a true seamless floor that is easy to keep clean.

Choosing Color For Your Garage Floor

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Numerous colors and decorative chips are available. The choices are vast and can be customized any way you like. The most popular colors are gray and tan.

Oregon, Portland Garage Floor Contractor – Areas We Serve

McMinnville to Portland Garage Floor Coatings . Serving Oregon customers for over 50 years.

Portland Oregon Garage Floor Contractor Tips
Portland Garage Floor Contractor

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