Best Basement Floor Coatings in Metro Washington DC

Your Basement is a Susceptible Area of Your Home; Safeguard it with Skyline Concrete Coating

The foundation of your home’s structure is the basement, so if you find mold or water damage issues, do not ignore them. If not addressed, these problems left unresolved can end up being costly in the long run. Concrete basements are porous, which means they are more susceptible to damage. Most people think of using epoxy flooring for homes, but there is a better alternative. Applying a polyurea coating will ensure it is a space that can utilize maximum use and enable its longevity.

And because basements are at a higher risk for wear and tear from cracking, moisture issues, and staining, the safest move is to put on a Skyline polyurea coating. Ensuring your basement is cared for leaves you resting easy, knowing that you do not have to worry about damage to the floor.

What Benefits Are There from Getting My Basement Floor Coated?

Ensuring your flooring is sealed creates durability that enhances the utility of the room. Knowing that your basement has a protective high-quality polyurea coating will provide you with multiple benefits:

  • floor longevity
  • germ resistance
  • eye-pleasing alteration
  • non-slip promotion
  • easy to clean option
  • moisture barriers for mold prevention and discoloration

We offer the most top-rated products on the market to ensure safeguarding for your floors, for you, and the health of your loved ones.

Why is Polyurea a Better Option than Epoxy?

When using epoxy on a floor, the process takes much longer to harden. This extended curing time for your flooring can lead to bubble formations and build-up in the matter as it waits to solidify. Polyurea is the quickest drying on the market, so it leaves little time for blemishes to happen in the process.

Polyura expels fewer fumes than other coatings, so if you have sensitivities to the smell of the chemicals, this will be your number one choice. The flexibility of polyurea is better than that of epoxy; this means lesser chipping, fractures, and scuffing on your floor. Polyura consists of 98% solid materials, which means it is more robust and pliable.

The reinforcement fibers of polyurea can endure all kinds of circumstances, such as:

  • UV light exposure
  • weather issues like flooding or humidity
  • extreme temperature fluctuations
  • the excess weight of heavy items
  • wear and tear from foot traffic
  • sustains composure even with heavy items dropping on it

We make your floor to order, giving you the option to customize your choices between different colorants or with a process using paint chips. If it is a texture you want to add in, we have several options, including masonry work for that personalized touch.

Epoxy does not manage well in fluctuating temperatures, and peeling floors can be a result of this. Because of its waterproofing ability, polyurea has a high tolerance for application in changing temperatures, promoting adherence to the original surface.

Adding Value with a Skyline Concrete Coating

Because of the risks that come with a basement foundation, you do not want your flooring to start declining. This decline can directly affect the structural integrity of your home, which means lower values and a higher cost for repair. Our polyurea coating system is an excellent choice for protection and endurance, leading to more significant benefits for your home.

The polyurea finish will help retain the strength and condition of your floors, including protection from moisture issues such as mold and spalling or temperature fluctuations that are causing cracking and discoloration. By protecting your basement floor, you are ensuring:

  • prevention of potential injuries from slips
  • an upgraded value to your home
  • anti-bacterial defense
  • a non-toxic vapor option

A Skyline Concrete Coating also takes less work to promote a hygienic environment. Because the polyurea is less porous, bacteria and germs will not be able to stick to it. Knowing your maintenance is just a quick clean-up, with a simple water solution and a mild pH-neutral cleaner, makes it easy to ensure your floors are clean and cleaned with care.

How Does the Coating Process Work?

Through experience, continuous hard work, and dedication, we have streamlined our process into an efficient and structured experience that creates a quality product. We want to provide you with a floor that is not only durable but visually appealing. The professional basement coating is a multi-step process starting with:

  • Step One– Shot blasting and diamond grinding to clean and prepare the area for coating.
  • Step Two– We flatten out any blemishes, fractures, or imbalances in the floor.
  • Step Three– We will apply a coating to the area, promoting a solid and reliable base until the tack-free time sets.
  • Step Four-If texturing is required, the technician sets the assigned flakes by hand to your specific design.
  • Step Five– After the floor has cured, we scrape the top layer for debris and leftover flakes to ensure a smooth texture.
  • Step Six–  The last step is adding the final coating that contributes to UV protection, fractures, and scuffing.

Because the polyurea has a quick drying time, it allows for the completion process in one day, which leaves you more time to enjoy your new floor.

Let Us Turn Your Basement into a More Versatile Area with a Polyaspartic Floor Coating

Our floor coating professionals are licensed, bonded, and insured, which means an experience you can trust. A polyurea coating will add to the longevity of your basement, which equals saving you time and money. Years of excellent customer experiences and our commitment to quality back up our expert knowledge, and our coating’s tensile strength lets you know you are in the right hands.

We want you to have the most accurate information to make an educated decision about your flooring needs, so let us help guide you through the process. We stand by our 15-year warranty to emphasize our commitment to quality, and with the color and texture options we can provide, we know we can meet all your needs. Give us a call today to help get you started protecting the value of your home with our Skyline Concrete polyurea coating.

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How Much Do Your Concrete Floor Coatings Cost?

Each project is customized to your particular concrete flooring needs. Every job we do is different, because we offer different types of coatings and finishes.  We will work with you to develop a free estimate keeping your budget in mind. 

How Long Will The Concrete Coating Last?

We use the highest quality materials in our polyaspartic floor coatings and we have perfected our application process to make the concrete coating permanent.  Once completely cured and adhered, the concrete coating is meant to last as long as the substrate it is adhered to.

What Are The Benefits Of Using Polyaspartic Floor Coatings Over Epoxy Floor Coatings?

Polyaspartic Floor Coatings dry more quickly than Epoxy Floor Coatings, and the finish is also more durable.  Our floor concrete coating finishes are also more slip-resistant and will not discolor like some Epoxy Floor Coatings.

How Long Do I Need To Stay Off My Concrete Floor Coating After It Is Installed?

Our flooring cures within a few hours, however our team of professionals recommends waiting at least 4-6 hours before walking on your brand-new concrete coated flooring. After 12 hours, you can begin moving lightweight objects onto the flooring, like light patio furniture.  We recommend waiting a full 24 hours before moving anything heavy back into the area where we have applied the coating (your car, heavy equipment or furniture etc.).

Will My New Concrete Floor Coating Turn Yellow?

It sure will not! Our concrete floor coverings will not yellow or discolor, because they are UV stable. This  one of the many benefits of using Polyurea or Polyaspartic floor coatings.

Will I Need To Reseal My Concrete Floor Coating?

If you follow our maintenance and cleaning guidelines, you should not have to worry about resealing the concrete floor coating because it will help you to preserve the life of your concrete coating topcoat.

How Long Does It Take You To Apply Concrete Floor Coatings?

We have perfected our 6-step application process and most projects take between 5-10 hours to apply depending on the square footage. We pride ourselves in a one-day application and will do everything possible to stay within that time frame. Rainy weather can delay the project, but it is rare.

How Do I Care For My Concrete Floor Coating?

You can clean our concrete coatings with typical sweeping, mopping, or steaming, and hoses. However, you can also use non-abrasive cleaners, like CLR® to remove grease or other stains. 

Will Oil Stain My Concrete Floor Coating?

Our coatings are oil-resistant as well as moisture resistant.

Who Invented Polyaspartic Coatings?

Bayer Material Science first developed Polyaspartic coatings in the 1990s to protect steel bridges and infrastructure from rusting and corrosion. It has since been modified for different applications, such as extremely durable concrete flooring coatings.

What Are Polyaspartic Concrete Coatings?

Polyaspartic Concrete coating is another name for Aliphatic Polyurea, which is a hybrid material consisting of ester and other materials. It was originally developed to coat metal bridges.  It was later used to coat concrete flooring due to its durability and moisture resistance. Polyurea is also used to coat truck bed liners.

Can Polyaspartic Floor Coatings Be Used Outside?

They sure can!  We offer wonderful solutions for driveways, patios, and even the area around the pool.  Our coatings are all UV stable, which will help prevent discoloration or flaking.

What Types Of Environments Can Polyaspartic Floor Coatings Be Used?

Polyaspartic flooring coatings can be used in a variety of environments.  The durability, slip resistant finish is fantastic for any industrial setting, storefronts, patios, or even driveways or garages.

How Are Polyaspartic Floor Coatings Applied?

We have perfected a six step process for applying Polyaspartic Floor Coatings that involves prepping the floor, basecoating, applying chips, scraping the chips, and applying the clear UV protective clear coat. 

Can Polyaspartic Floor Coatings Be Applied In Cold Temperatures?

You can! Polyaspartic floor coatings are safe to apply in temperatures as cold as 40 degrees below zero (Fahrenheit).

How Long Do Polyaspartic Floor Coatings Take To Dry?

Our Polyaspartic Floor Coatings are engineered to rapidly cure, and can be dry in a matter of a few hours!  However, we recommend waiting at least 5-6 hours before walking on newly applied coating and 24 hours before moving heavy objects back onto the flooring.

Do I Need To Hire A Professional To Install Polyaspartic Floor Coating?

Installing Polyaspartic Floor Coating correctly is critical to the appearance and durability of your flooring.  Hiring a professional is the best way to ensure that your flooring will look amazing and last a lifetime! Our team at Skyline Concrete Coatings is certified in Polyaspartic Floor Coating installation and has many years of experience.

Is It Possible To Replace Existing Epoxy Floor Coating With Polyaspartic Floor Coating?

It is!  Polyaspartic floor coatings are specially formulated for their incredible adhesion properties.  If you have existing patches of epoxy coating, our team can sand it down, vacuum, and wipe down the area with a solvent.  Once prepped, we will apply your new, superior, Polyaspartic Floor Coating

Testimonials

We are very happy!

“We are very happy with our entire experience with Skyline Concrete Coating. The floor looks great and was at a very reasonable price. Their installation crew was efficient and very conscientious. They took care to clean up after themselves during the work and when they were done. We will likely be calling and scheduling additional projects.”
Susie B.

Looks Great!

“Skyline was super easy to work with and has a great product. I had an epoxy coating on the floor that I had put down about 16 years ago that needed to be replaced badly. They came in and ground the epoxy off, fixed all of the imperfections in the floor, and applied their product in a day! The floor looks great.”
Justin H.

Very Professional!

“Skyline Concrete Coating applied a Polyurea coating to my garage. The work they did was very professional and they were very responsive to my questions on floor coloring and applications. Floor looks great and met all my expectations.”
David B.