PVC Garage Floor Tiles Offer Unbeatable Strength and Durability

Consumers now have an easy decision on which type of garage flooring to choose. NORSK-Stor™ garage floor tiles are made from PVC, which offers unbeatable strength and durability but still compete with the price of polypropylene products. NORSK-Stor™, from the Parallax Group International, combined the best traits of all garage floor products available and engineered them into one amazing garage floor tile.

JNK Products LLC, a leader in the garage flooring industry, feels strongly about NORSK-Stor™ PVC garage floor tiles. The staff at JNK Products, LLC and The Parallax Group worked tirelessly to get this new product line up and running so that it is available to consumers quickly. JNK Products, LLC is leading the way in offering NORSK-Stor™ PVC garage floor tiles at competitive prices. At under $3.00 per square foot, NORSK-Stor™ tiles will both beat the price and performance of any other garage floor tile available on the market. And because of their 18.3″ square size, you won’t have to buy or install as many NORSK-Stor™ tiles as you would have to with competitors.

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H&C Offers More Colors of Epoxy Concrete Floor Coatings

Cleveland, Ohio - Shield-Crete Epoxy Concrete Garage Floor Coating from H&C creates that showroom quality appearance consumers are looking for when they either upgrade their homes or look for a special add-on when building their dream houses. And now it’s available in four more highly requested finish colors.

Shield-Crete is now available in Safety yellow, royal blue, jade green and night sky. H&C also added to the Shield-Crete line up with new pentagon-shaped, holographic flakes. These can be mixed with Shield-Crete’s existing deco flakes to create a truly unique appearance.

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White spots on my concrete garage floor that have a jelly substance in the center of them

Here’s a great piece of advice I saw in the The Signal of Santa Clarita Valley about concrete floors:
My home is about 10 years old. I noticed some white spots on my concrete garage floor that have a jelly substance in the center of them. Do you know what it is?
Steve P.

Hi Steve,
This is reactive aggregate. It is a chemical reaction between the cement and the type of rock that was used in the concrete mix. What you’re seeing in the center of the spots is an alkali-silica gel that can expand with moisture and cause cracks in the cement of the concrete.
Depending on the amount of reactive aggregate that was used in the mix and how close to the surface it is, it could take years before seeing any signs of damage. There are ways to neutralize the reaction which may prevent further damages.
First, you would want to sand each spot and remove as much of the gel as you can. Then you would apply an acid solution of 20 percent muriatic acid and 80 percent water. You could mix it up in a spray bottle and let it set for 3-5 minutes. With this I would recommend using a respirator, gloves, long sleeves and ventilation. Be extremely careful when working with acid. It will damage your skin and lungs. Next, you would want to neutralize by cleaning the spot with a 10 percent ammonia and 90 percent water solution. Clean the spot and allow to dry. Finally, brush apply lithium silicate to the spot. Allow to soak in and dry. Then you would reapply the finish you had, if any or leave as is but these areas will show some discoloration.
Again, depending on the amount of reactive aggregate in that concrete, this procedure may prevent further damages. If left unchecked, moisture could cause expansion and cracking of the slab.

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Protect Your Garage Floor with Professional Coatings

Epoxy Coatings for Garage Floors - Epoxy Coatings are special chemical coatings that are comprised of two chemical reactants that are combined immediately before application. Once applied to the floor these reactant combine chemically to create an extremely durable surface. These coatings can be pigmented with a wide range of color. They can also be mixed with colored granules that will give a terrazo style finish.

Great Solutions for Garage Floor Finishes

Garage Floor Coatings

Raw concrete floors in garages are subjected to exposure to many harsh chemicals and physical wear and tear. An unprotected floor may result in long term damage to the concrete and result in the need for extensive repairs. To avoid costly expenses later on, it is always better to have a professional, durable protective coating applied to your concrete garage floor. Many consumers will attempt to apply inferior coatings that are available off the shelf. One drawback of this approach is that applying the these consumer coating onto your garage floor may prove to be too difficult. It can also be a very time consuming job. Preparation of concrete surfaces and the correct application of these floor coatings is very time consuming for anyone who does not do it on a regular basis. Failure to prepare the concrete surface may result in in an inferior finish, or worse a sticky mess. Our professional installers have years of experience in the garage flooring industry and are experts in proper preparation of surfaces and the correct application os our superior floor coatings. Our custom blended garage floor coating consist of liquid thermo-plastics and ceramic granules and will provide you with protection for your garage floor against the harmful effects of corrosive substances on the porous concrete flooring of your garage.

Protect Your Garage Floor with Professional Coatings

Epoxy Coatings for Garage Floors - Epoxy Coatings are special chemical coatings that are comprised of two chemical reactants that are combined immediately before application. Once applied to the floor these reactant combine chemically to create an extremely durable surface. These coatings can be pigmented with a wide range of color. They can also be mixed with colored granules that will give a terrazo style finish. There are two basic types of epoxy

Thermoplastic Garage Floor Coatings - This coating system is a thermoplastic acrylic designed for sealing over concrete. This is also a very durable floor coating that comes in a variety of granite like finishes. It seals and protects the substrate from stains, chemical attack, and surface wear.

Vinyl TIles for Garage Floors - Perhaps the easiest solution for garage flooring is vinyl tiles. These tiles come in a wide variety of patterns, textures, and colors. They are also simple to install. the drawback is that since the installation leaves seams there is the potential for moisture penetration and lifting. This potential can be mitigated with careful maintenance and care.

Why Should I Hire a Professional Floor Coating Installer?

The best way to get a durable floor coating is to hire a contractor who specializes in garage floor coatings. We have experience working with all the major problems and challenges associated with concrete coating and restoration. Trained installers will know how to deal with problems typically associated with concrete floors and apply the correct treatments quickly. Since these situations typically occur in garage makeover projects, professional installers will be ready to deal with most problems and keep your project moving along.

Don’t use a standard porch and floor paint on your garage; they just don’t hold up. Have the contractor use a commercial grade coating, which should last many times longer than normal paints.

Garage Floor Paints

The cheapest alternative for finishing your garage floor is an off the shelf paint. BEHR Concrete & Masonry Waterproofing Paint with NanoGuard technology is a premium, interior/exterior waterproofer designed for porous concrete and masonry surfaces. This low odor, masonry waterproofer is formulated for waterproofing above and below grade basement walls, masonry walls, retaining walls, cinder & concrete blocks, stucco and brick. This alkali resistant coating provides a long-lasting, durable and decorative finish that resist water seeping under hydrostatic pressure. It uses NanoGuard technology to form an extremely strong adhesive barrier to stop water infiltration.

Behr paints are typically available at Home Depot.