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Concrete Coatings

Coatings & Flake Systems

A high-bond base coat layer, full-broadcast decorative flake, and a tough polyaspartic topcoat. One system that handles chemical spills, heavy traffic, and daily abuse — and looks good doing it.

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THREE LAYERS. ONE TOUGH FLOOR.

Not Epoxy. An MVB & Polyaspartic System.

Traditional epoxy is brittle, yellows in UV light, and takes days to cure. Our systems start with a moisture vapor barrier (MVB) base coat that's more flexible and impact-resistant than epoxy — and blocks moisture vapor transmission at the source — topped with a UV-stable polyaspartic clear coat that cures hard enough for foot traffic in hours, not days. The full-broadcast flake in between hides imperfections, adds slip resistance, and gives you a custom look you actually want to walk into.

  • MVB base coat — flexible, impact-resistant, blocks moisture vapor
  • Full-broadcast vinyl flake in dozens of color blends
  • UV-stable polyaspartic clear topcoat
  • Chemical, oil, and stain resistant surface
  • Slip-resistant texture built into the flake layer
  • Ready for foot traffic in 6–8 hours
Epoxy and flake floor coating in a commercial garage

Why Our Coating System?

Better chemistry, faster cure, more options than standard epoxy.

Handles What Epoxy Can't

Hot tires, brake fluid, motor oil, dropped tools — our MVB base coat is flexible enough to absorb impact without chipping, and the polyaspartic topcoat won't yellow or peel when it gets hot.

Back in Business Fast

Most jobs are done in a single day. The polyaspartic topcoat cures fast enough for foot traffic in 6–8 hours and vehicle traffic the next morning — no week-long shutdowns.

Your Colors, Your Blend

Dozens of flake color blends — from subtle naturals to bold commercial patterns. Solid color topcoats and metallic finishes are available too. We bring samples to every on-site consult.

How a Coating & Flake System Gets Installed

Seven steps. Most jobs are done start to finish in one day.

01
Before We Touch the Floor

Moisture & Slab Testing

Moisture vapor transmission is the number one reason floor coatings fail early. We test the slab with a calcium chloride or relative humidity probe before committing to any system — if the numbers are off, we address it before coating.

02
Surface Prep

Diamond Grinding

We grind the entire surface with a planetary diamond grinder to achieve a CSP 2–3 concrete surface profile. This opens the pores of the slab so the base coat layer bonds chemically to the concrete rather than just sitting on top of it.

03
Prep

Crack & Spall Repair

Cracks are chased out and filled with flexible epoxy filler. Any spalled or deteriorated areas get patched and leveled. The coating follows the contour of the slab — imperfections that aren't fixed now will show through later.

04
Layer 1

MVB Base Coat

The moisture vapor barrier (MVB) base coat is rolled and back-rolled across the prepared slab. It bonds directly to the concrete and blocks moisture vapor transmission at the source — the leading cause of coating failure — while staying more flexible than standard epoxy. This is the workhorse layer, and it's standard on every job.

05
Layer 2

Full-Broadcast Flake

While the base coat is still wet, vinyl flake is broadcast to rejection — meaning full, even coverage with no bare spots. The flake locks in as the base coat cures, creating the decorative pattern and adding built-in texture to the surface.

06
Between Coats

Scrape, Grout & Vacuum

Once the base coat has cured, loose standing flake is scraped flat with a floor scraper and vacuumed clean. Any low spots in the flake layer are filled with a grout coat before the topcoat goes on.

07
Layer 3

Polyaspartic Topcoat

The clear polyaspartic topcoat seals the flake and delivers the final protection: UV stability so it won't yellow, chemical resistance against oils and solvents, and the chosen sheen level — satin, semi-gloss, or high-gloss.

08
Done

Return to Service

Foot traffic in 6–8 hours. Vehicle traffic the next morning. No week-long cure periods, no strong solvent smell lingering for days. The fast-cure chemistry of polyaspartic is one of its biggest practical advantages over traditional epoxy.

Payment Options

Financing Available

Financing through Upgrade for residential and commercial projects. Get your new floor now, pay over time, and check your options without affecting your credit score.

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What This Covers

  • Garage floor coatings
  • Patio & outdoor surfaces
  • Pool decks
  • Commercial concrete
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To see Upgrade's program disclaimers, please click here. Loans are subject to credit approval. Home Improvement Loans offered through Upgrade are made by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. Upgrade, Inc. (NMLS #1548935) holds the following state licenses.
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We serve residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout Northeast Tennessee. Free on-site assessment — we'll bring color samples.

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