Why Prep Work Makes or Breaks a Floor Coating
If you’ve ever wondered why some floor coatings last decades while others start chipping after just a few seasons, here’s the truth: it all comes down to preparation and application. The most durable, beautiful, and low-maintenance floors in Fargo and across North Dakota all start with the same thing — proper prep work done by trained professionals. At Epic Concrete Coatings, we follow a proven process that ensures maximum adhesion, strength, and style, allowing most jobs to be completed in just one day without cutting corners.
Step 1: Preparation
No two concrete floors are exactly alike. We start with a free consultation and moisture testing to understand the hardness, moisture content, and overall condition of your concrete. Then, using industrial-grade diamond grinders, we create the perfect surface profile for adhesion. Our HEPA filtration vacuum systems keep dust to a minimum, making the process cleaner and safer for your home or business.
Step 2: Concrete Reconstruction & Resurfacing
North Dakota weather is tough on concrete, with freeze-thaw cycles and salt exposure causing cracks, pits, and spalling. We use a polyurea mender material to repair damage, grinding everything flush for a smooth, even surface. From hairline cracks to severe spalling, every repair is completed with durability and longevity in mind.
Step 3: Basecoat Application
Once the surface is ready, we apply a pure polyurea basecoat to all horizontal and vertical surfaces — from the floor itself to curbing, stairs, and walls. This base layer provides exceptional adhesion and a solid foundation for the rest of the system.
Step 4: Broadcasting the Chip
While the basecoat is still wet, we hand-broadcast decorative flakes across the entire surface. This ensures even coverage, rich color, and a textured finish that’s both slip-resistant and stylish.
Step 5: Scraping the Chip
After curing, we scrape the floor in multiple directions to remove loose or vertical flakes. The result is a consistent, even texture that feels great underfoot and looks clean and professional.
Step 6: Clear Coat
The final step is applying our high-quality, UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat. This clear layer seals the surface, protecting against abrasion, chemicals, salt, gas, oil, grease, mold, mildew, and bacteria. It’s nonporous, easy to clean, and built to handle whatever Fargo life throws at it.
Why ND Homeowners & Businesses Trust Epic
With more than a decade of combined construction experience, our Fargo-based team knows how to deliver a coating system that lasts. We proudly serve Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Jamestown, and beyond — bringing unmatched craftsmanship to every job.
Contact us Today!
If you want a floor coating that looks amazing and holds up for years, don’t settle for anything less than expert preparation and application. Contact Epic Concrete Coatings in Fargo today for your free estimate.