STEPS ON HOW TO APPLY EPOXY FLOOR PAINT

There are guidelines before applying epoxy paint.Some of the steps of applying epoxy is as follows;-
Step one;
Preparation of the surface like sanding the floor to ensure the adhesive glues the substrates with the epoxy paint.This might also include surface cleaning to ensure there is no contamination.
Step two;
Sweeping and cleaning of the floor to get rid of all dust particles and residues, this is because the dust might weaken adhesion.The lesser the dust on the surface the lesser amount of primer used.
Step three;
Priming the floor, this gives the floor a longevity and better adhesion to the substrate.It seals the substrate and eliminating the risks of bubbles and gas.
Step four;
Fill the cracks and holes with epoxy grout, this improves the anchoring of the grout.
Step five;
Apply the first coat of epoxy paint, this step is the most crucial one.
Step six;
Applying the product on a roller 
Step seven;
Apply the final coat.


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3D TILE FLOORING

A completely new and extremely attractive decoration material for floor design., which can decorate the interior, bring entertainment for children and adults, add unique design to commercial or residential premises. 3D floor tiles are of simple installation and maintenance, it is safe and environmentally friendly.

Advantages include;-
Aesthetics appearance and epic effects on the surface.
Slip resistant
Very durable
Resistant to impact
Thermal resistance
Waterproof properties

This type of tile floors are all that a creative client needs for that satisfactory effect on flooring.
It is also important to note that it is an easy to install flooring but only when using conventional cement.
It is available with a wide variety of designs and colors to suit the preferences of the client
It is however an expensive flooring option compared to the normal tile flooring as it is unique and an interior design center piece.

We, East African Flooring offer impeccable solutions to ensure your floors have the 3D effect.Please contact us and get more insight on 3D tile flooring.

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DECORATIVE EPOXY FLOORING

This aesthetics appealing floors offering an amazing finish in high traffic areas. Similar to the commonly used epoxy flooring, this is an attractive coating and a center piece in a building.

This commercial floor coating and topping creates a colorful, vibrant and decorative surface.
This floor is suitable for residential, commercial and even industrial areas.
This coating has both high strength as well as beauty that ensures there is still a lustrous finish and highly durable.

Some of the characteristics and benefits of this decorative epoxy flooring are;-
Has skid resistant options
Fast curing
Aesthetics appeal
Easy to maintain
Chemical and abrasion resistance.


These and other benefits make the epoxy decorative flooring ideal for spaces that need looks that will last for a very long time.

We, East African Flooring Ltd are experts in all things flooring.We are the leading flooring solution company is East Africa.

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SCREEDS IN KENYA

A screed is defined as a layer of well compacted material, commonly a mixture of cement and fine aggregate, that is applied to a base at the appropriate thickness and that has a surface suitable for receiving a floor finish.

Types of Screeds
Monolithic screeds
Bonded screeds
Unbonded screeds

Screeds are used as a means of providing smooth flat floors for residential, commercial and industrial areas.
Screeds are suitable for wearing surfaces of floors of utility rooms in domestic areas like a garage.
Screeds are also important suitable for floors covered with carpets and tiles.

The materials for screeds are sand, which has a large influence on the quality of the resulting screed.Other materials are cement and admixtures.

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POLYASPARTIC COATINGS

Polyaspartic is actually an aliphatic polyurea because it is derived from the reaction product the of an aliphatic polyisocyanate component and a polyaspartic ester component.

Polyaspartic floor coatings furnish excellent options for compressed construction and renovation projects.

Some of the characteristics and benefits of polyaspartic coatings are;-

• Fast curing and cures hard.
• Low viscosity
• Low odor
• Low VOC formulations.
• Chemical resistance
• Skid resistance
• Non yellowing
• Variery of color patterns.
• High abrasion resistance.
• Scratch and skid resistance.
• Easy to clean.
• Fast installation.

Polyaspartic coating is now being used in many construction projects and the results as of high performance.

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POLYESTER RESINS

Polyester is often reffered to as fiberglass. Polyester resins are unsaturated synthetic resins formed by the reaction of dibasic organic acids and polyhydric alcohols.
Unsaturated polyesters are condensation polymers formed by the reaction of polyols. 
Polyester resins are thermosetting.
Polyesters offer ease of handling, low cost, dimensional stability, as well as good mechanical, chemical-resistance and electrical properties.
Polyester resins are the least expensive of the resin options, providing the most economical way to incorporate resin, filler and reinforcement. 
They are the primary resin matrix used in SMC (sheet molding compounds) and BMC (bulk molding compounds).
The low viscosity and raw material cost of polyesters make the additions of filler and reinforcements a matter of practicality.
The components are polyester resins are pigments,resins,additives and reflective beads.

Advantages 
Long lasting.
Durable 
Relatively affordable
Works well with concrete
Does not discolor harshly

Disadvantages
Oxidizizes 
Mixing is hard
The solvent is flammable 
It is hazardous waste
Takes time to set up.

That is just a brief discussion about polyester resins.
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INSTALLATION METHODS FOR HARDWOOD FLOORING

The big decision has already been made and now the tricky part comes in choosing the method of installation.
There are four different methods of installing hardwood flooring, namely;

• Nail down

Nailing down wood floors is the most common installation method.
Nails are used to fasten the wood to the subfloor. This method is often used with thin wood flooring.The process involves nailing the wood directly to the subfloor.
To ensure proper installation, please ensure you know the guidelines of nailing

• Glue down

This is installing with the aid of adhesives.The use of adhesives makes the wood adhere to the subfloor.
Engineered wood floors and parquets can be glued down. The wood is adhered to the subfloor with a strong adhesives.
The type of adhesives is very crucial as the perfomance may vary from one type of wood to another type.

• Staple down

Staples are used instead of nails to attach the floor to the subfloor. This method is simpler than the nail down method.Staples are used to attach the wood with the subfloor.
It is almost similar to nail down the difference is that this uses staples and its simpler than nailing down.

• Floating

This is the fastest and easiest method of installation. Floating floors are not attached to any subfloor, they simply float above it. Either adhesive is applied to the boards to keep them together, or the boards are made to simply snap together. Usually a pad is placed between the wood floor and the subfloor to protect against moisture and reduce noise. Floating floors can be installed over almost any surface.

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