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Prime Concrete Coatings technicians applying sealer to driveway in Kelowna

Can Decorative Concrete Coatings Add Value to Your Home? What Realtors Say

Concrete Coatings: A Value-Add Upgrade for Okanagan Homes Thinking about upgrading your home in Kelowna or the Okanagan Valley? Decorative concrete coatings—like epoxy and polyaspartic finishes—are more than just stylish. They can actually increase your property’s perceived value, boost durability, and enhance the first impression buyers get. And according to real estate professionals, these upgrades […]

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Prime Concrete Coatings technician applying epoxy to a garage floor in Kelowna

Concrete Coatings in High-Humidity Areas

7 Smart Solutions for Long-Lasting Floors Kelowna’s beauty brings more than just sunshine—it brings humidity. And if you’re coating concrete, that moisture can silently wreck everything underneath your floor. At Prime Concrete Coatings, we see it time and time again: improperly sealed floors blistering, peeling, or failing entirely—not because of bad materials, but because of

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How Concrete Polishing Enhances Durability & Design

First Impressions Are Built from the Ground Up At Prime Concrete Coatings, we’ve seen firsthand how the right flooring solution can reshape a space. Concrete polishing isn’t just about creating shine—it’s about transforming raw surfaces into resilient, low-maintenance, design-forward floors that stand the test of time. Whether it’s a commercial showroom, industrial warehouse, or modern

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Top ASTM Standards You Should Know for Concrete Flooring

When you’re investing in a concrete coating—whether it’s epoxy for your garage, polished concrete in your showroom, or sealed slabs on your patio—cutting corners just doesn’t cut it. At Prime Concrete Coatings, we take pride in doing things right. And a huge part of that is using the proper standards to guide our work, especially

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Can You DIY Concrete Grinding or Polishing? (Spoiler: Don’t Risk It)

Concrete floors have come a long way from being basic gray slabs. With the right equipment and expertise, they can be transformed into glossy, showroom-ready surfaces. If you’re tempted to tackle DIY concrete grinding or polishing, it’s understandable—after all, who doesn’t want to save a buck or two? But here’s the honest truth: unless you’re

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Epoxy coating on concrete floor protecting from moisture in industrial building

Is Polished Concrete Better Than Coated Concrete?

In the world of concrete flooring, polished concrete and coated concrete are the two top-tier contenders when it comes to durability, aesthetics, and practicality. But which one is right for you? Whether you’re renovating a residential garage in Kelowna or installing floors in a high-traffic commercial space, the choice between polishing and coating can affect

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Glossy epoxy floor with decorative flake finish in strata lobby for improved aesthetic and durability

Top 7 Reasons Okanagan Businesses Should Upgrade to Epoxy Flooring

When you run a business in the Okanagan—whether it’s a retail store in downtown Kelowna, a bustling auto shop in Vernon, or a food prep facility in Penticton—every surface plays a role in the customer experience and your team’s productivity. And if your floors are cracking, stained, or hard to keep clean, that’s not just

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Industrial concrete grinder smoothing a concrete floor, with a visible contrast between rough and polished sections, operated by a technician in workwear.

Top 7 Benefits of Professional Concrete Grinding for Floor Preparation in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley

Concrete Grinding for Floor Preparation When it comes to floor coatings—whether epoxy, polyurea, or polished concrete—the success of your project starts long before the first coat is applied. It starts with concrete grinding, the foundational service that ensures every inch of your floor is smooth, clean, and ready to bond with a new surface. At

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