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Just about everyone who sees a beautiful epoxy floor flowing seamlessly throughout a room thinks about the possibility of doing it
themselves. It’s almost guaranteed!
If you’re at this point but don’t have a clear picture of what it actually involves, the How To videos are a great way to see how it’s done.
Covering 5 of the most popular types of epoxy flooring systems, these 9 instructional videos give you a step-by-step, inside look at how
professionals apply these finishes.
At only $10 each, these demonstrations are also a great alternative for beginners wanting a step up from the “hit and miss” YouTube
videos that tend to gloss over all the important parts.
How
to do…THE CLASSIC POLISHED CONCRETE LOOK
If you’re a fan of the traditional polished concrete floors, you’ll want to see this 20-minute video on how you can create a “polished concrete look” using clear epoxy resins with a smooth, high-gloss finish.
In this video we'll show you:
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How to create the polished concrete look using two coats of clear, solvent-free epoxy.
Plus, you'll learn:
- Why using a roller tray for these floors is the best method of application.
- Why the polished concrete look is a good alternative to traditional polished concrete.
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Tips for avoiding common imperfections and getting the best possible finish.
How to do…SMOOTH AND STRONG SINGLE-COLOUR FLOORS
Single, solid-colour floors are applied just about everywhere – homes, garages, shops, cafes, warehouses – and this 20-minute video shows you how. While these floors are often used for their protective qualities, they also have a big impact in the way they brighten any space.
In this video we'll show you:
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How to deliver a versatile and consistent single-colour floor using two coats of pigmented, solvent-free epoxy.
Plus, you'll learn:
- Different cut-in techniques used to get the edges of the floor coated.
- How the condition of the concrete and film thicknesses impact the quality of the result.
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Tips for avoiding common imperfections and getting the best possible finish.
How to do…DURABLE NON-SLIP FLOORS
This 30-minute video shows how to do the first type of what’s known as broadcast flooring. By broadcasting hard particles into an
epoxy coating, extremely durable finishes can be created that actively help prevent slips and falls in areas exposed to water and other
liquids.
In this video we'll show you:
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How to deliver a durable non-slip floor by broadcasting non-slip particle into pigmented, solvent-free epoxy.
Plus, you'll learn:
- The role of film thickness and other keys to ensuring an even non-slip texture.
- Different ways to approach the broadcast, including sprinkle vs full coverage.
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Selection of non-slip particle and why we use one particular type more than any other.
How to do…FANTASTIC FLAKE FLOORS
This 20-minute video shows how to do another type of broadcast flooring and make it decorative at the same time. Many professional
installers make a living from beautiful flake flooring in residential garages and the like, so getting to know this type of flooring well is
a must.
In this video we'll show you:
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How to install a beautiful and durable flake floor using a solvent-free epoxy/PU system.
Plus, you'll learn:
- The step-by-step installation of a flake floor in a garage as we capture a real-life project.
- The method for broadcasting flake and some handy pointers on taping, sealing etc.
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Tips for avoiding common imperfections and getting the best possible finish.
How to do…A STUNNING, SWIRLING METALLIC FLOOR
The eye-catching nature of metallic finishes makes them highly sought after in homes, shops, showrooms and anywhere wanting a bit of
wow factor. In this 25-minute video, we show you a versatile method that can be used to create designs that are soft and subtle, or bold and
wild.
In this video we'll show you:
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How to apply a stunning metallic epoxy floor from start to finish, including basecoat, topcoat and swirling metallic pigment design.
Plus, you'll learn:
- “Swirling” technique for blending metallic pigments and how it works.
- Different ways this design can vary through blending and colour selection.
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Tips for avoiding common imperfections and getting the best possible finish.
How to do…A CREATIVE, SMEARING METALLIC FLOOR
Besides mesmerising looks, the great thing about metallic finishes is the unlimited ways they can be applied. This 20-minutes video
focusses on a different way of blending metallic pigments that will inspire you to experiment with your own.
In this video we'll show you:
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How to apply a stunning metallic epoxy floor from start to finish, including basecoat, topcoat and smearing metallic pigment design.
Plus, you'll learn:
- “Smearing” technique for blending metallic pigments and how it works.
- Different ways this design can vary through blending and colour selection.
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Tips for avoiding common imperfections and getting the best possible finish.
How to do…AN “ELECTRIC” METALLIC FLOOR
Another great thing about metallic finishes is the way they can bring out emotions unlike any other type of floor. In this 25-minute
video, you’ll see what we mean as bring an electric design to life that’s sure to get the blood pumping.
In this video we'll show you:
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How to apply an exciting metallic epoxy floor from start to finish, including basecoat, topcoat and veining metallic pigment design.
Plus, you'll learn:
- “Veining” technique for blending metallic pigments and how it works.
- Different ways this design can vary through blending and/or colour selection.
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Tips for avoiding common imperfections and getting the best possible finish.
How to do…A MAGNIFICENT MARBLE METALLIC FLOOR
One of the more popular uses for metallic designs is to mimic the natural veining of marble. In this 10-minute video, we’ll run
through the method we use for blending metallic pigments that delivers a beautiful, marble-like finish.
In this video we'll show you:
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How to apply a magnificent metallic epoxy floor from start to finish, including basecoat, topcoat and two-tone, marbling metallic
pigment design.
Plus, you'll learn:
- “Two-tone, marbling” technique for blending metallic pigments and how it works.
- Different ways this design can vary through blending and/or colour selection.
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Tips for avoiding common imperfections and getting the best possible finish.
How to do…AN OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD METALLIC FLOOR
Just to prove once and for all that metallics really are a playground for creativity, this 25-minute video features a design unlike
any other floor you’ll ever see! This method is a heap of fun to do and you’ll be jumping out of your skin to try it.
In this video we'll show you:
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How to apply an out-of-this-world metallic epoxy floor from start to finish, including basecoat, topcoat and “cosmic” metallic
pigment design.
Plus, you'll learn:
- “Spray” technique for blending metallic pigments and how it works.
- Different ways this design can vary through blending and/or colour selection.
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Tips for avoiding common imperfections and getting the best possible finish.
Please, don’t make the mistake of trying to learn off random YouTube videos! People have lost $1000s and a heap of time because they thought
they could learn by watching “experts” splashing epoxy around for a few minutes.
If you genuinely want to learn, Epoxy School is here to help. Our videos focus on professional epoxy flooring application and will help you understand the process installers use to create quality finishes.
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