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A past flooding mishap ruined Evan’s timber flooring and it simply had to be replaced. Keen to avoid a repeat disaster, he was convinced a seamless, waterproof metallic epoxy floor was the best way to go.
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A nickel mine in Noumea had been experiencing continual problems in their ore loading area and need a heavy-duty industrial epoxy flooring solution.
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If you are installing flake floors, then you too can learn from this example.
Floor Owners & Specifiers
The Field Club at the Adelaide Oval gives patrons a unique glimpse into the changerooms of both AFL teams. The architects wanted a floor befitting such a prestigious area that could handle a testing mix.
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If you're looking for inspiration with your metallic epoxy flooring project, you can view a selection of our past projects in commercial areas here.
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What are the issues that could prevent the Resin Flooring Industry from becoming more professional? In this post I discuss some of the issues that I feel could hold back our industry.
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David was looking for something with his metallic epoxy floor to freshen up the tired, worn grey floor in his garage.
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The Tasmanian State Government had commissioned a $90 million re-development of the Risdon Prison Complex outside of Hobart and required easy-to-clean industrial epoxy flooring.
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This podcast video came from a discussion I had with an installer this week. He wanted to understand how resins were discolouring indoors and what he could do about .
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In this post, I wanted to bring up the concept of partnering or joint venture type relationships...
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I talk a lot about Resin Flooring product and project support but perhaps not enough about support for businesses. In this post I raise the topic of mergers and acquisitions
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The previous post saw you choose a specialist brand for your project; closely linked to which brand is the choice of resin flooring applicator.
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With the technology on the right resin flooring track, the next step is to hone in on the right brand.
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If you know what type of resin flooring technology you need, there are a few points on marketing that can save you some big headaches.
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Do some homework on what type of resin flooring technology suits your needs best before you even think about getting a quote.
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I thought I would share how I mix and decant Ezypoxy Rollcoat, sharing some tips along the way.
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The concrete aprons and drains in the unloading areas of the Ranger Uranium Mine in the Northern Territory had been severely damaged after two years of acid attack.
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We all talk about buying bigger grinders, better vacuums, hippo mixers etc etc, but sometimes it's the humble, simple tools that make a big difference.
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We’ve put together handy sample boxes containing coupons of each of the 16 individual flake combinations.
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What are our top solventless epoxy tips for installers?
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The floor covering industry utilises substrate porosity tests. Could the resin flooring industry also benefit from these simple tests...
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In our continued efforts to make resin flooring as simple as possible, we have decided to double the pack size of our pigment pots.
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A resin flooring installer was having problems with the floor coating they put down being able to withstand hot bullet shells in a local firing range...
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Back in 2007 I saw my first battery-powered power trowel used for resin flooring. I don't see many of them being used in the field, so I thought I'd...
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We are excited to announce the new flake colours are now ready for release, and will be available in two sizes.
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The combination of Jaxxon 1525 and aluminium oxide was used in the Walkerston Fire Station to create an industrial epoxy floor with exceptional wear and impact resistance.
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Could your resin flooring business benefit from a project support program?
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Mix Tidy is a new development designed to give resin flooring installers a portable mix camp that enables them to mix cleanly. In the video below I demonstrate how...
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Lots of people talk about being innovative, but I have noticed a trend in the resin flooring industry when it comes to this particular buzz
word. If the trend is right then we should be concerned...
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Every now and then you're forced to eat a little bit of "humble pie". It's not pleasant and sometimes it can really sting, but I have learned to reflect on it and look at how...
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I was invited out on a job site to see how Chris went about doing a flake flooring system in a residential double garage. It's always good to see how the floor is done, but...
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I was recently asked to elaborate on some of the key features I look for in a dedicated epoxy rollcoat. In the video below I did just that, including...
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Having completed a test installation of a new stone-look design, it was time to optimise the process - from manufacturing the flake, through to installing the system. In this video...
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There are countless types of repair compounds used specifically for crack repair. In this post I tested one type in particular - a thixotropic resin repair product called Ezythix...
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A quick video on adhesion to tiles and how to do a simple test to gauge if you can get a good bond...
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Having completed several, different forms of mechanical preparation on the one concrete slab, I couldn't help but wonder: What is the right prep?...
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After doing resin flooring that should have had pinhole issues and didn't, I started to question why. Perhaps we have dismissed the most important parameter...
Floor Owners & Specifiers
Revamping the old Gold Coast bus terminal floor was all about simplicity. The existing concrete had tremendous character and all it needed was the right product to let it shine.
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I'm a firm believer that our industry will not evolve unless we learn from those that have years of experience. I affectionately refer to them as our silverbacks. In this video, I talk to Jeff Rodi from Advanced Multicolour Coatings, who has an interesting...
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I'm a firm believer that our industry will not evolve unless we learn from those that have years of experience. I affectionately refer to them as our silverbacks. In this video, I talk to John Hill from Bartell Global about...
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One of the main reasons for attending the World of Concrete 2020 was to compile more information on moisture measurements in concrete slabs. In particular at the time of site assessment. This topic is proving to be...
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A personal focus of mine has been to keep looking for ways to get resin flooring installers off their knees. In this video, I talk about a new tool that...
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A few conversations at the World of Concrete 2020 with various manufacturers and suppliers to better understand their current market and how we can make it mainstream...
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During the World of Concrete, it was interesting to walk around and see how many suppliers all seemed to offer the "same thing". However, some of them seemed to attract more people than others...
Resin Jack
At the World of Concrete 2020, there was a real shift towards using more technology in the greater concrete industry. I captured some virtual reality training to...
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Every year thousands of installers, suppliers and industry representatives visit the World of Concrete. This year I thought I'd capture...
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There has been a noticeable push from manufacturers and suppliers to offer training for their products. I took the opportunity at this year's World of Concrete to discuss ...
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It has always been challenging to prepare an old, existing coating on an undulating substrate. This video features a project...
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I had a great opportunity to test the gauged thin-film squeegee from Midwest Rake called the Easy Squeegee. There is good and bad with this squeegee and...
Resin Jack
I had a great opportunity to do side-by-side tests of four different types of prep tool including....
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In this post, I share the process of creating a customised resin flooring design for a new Footlocker superstore in Melbourne, Australia...
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