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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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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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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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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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Why Kelowna Homes Are Perfect for Epoxy Garage Floors

Epoxy Garage Floors in Kelowna: Why They’re Ideal for Local Homes Garages in Kelowna aren’t just for parking—they’re workspaces, storage zones, gear rooms, and in some cases, even home gyms. So why settle for bare concrete? Epoxy garage floors are more than just good-looking. They’re high-performance, low-maintenance, and perfectly suited to the Okanagan lifestyle. Here’s

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Why Property Managers Trust Epoxy for High-Traffic Areas

When you manage a commercial or strata property, your flooring needs to be more than just functional. It needs to be durable, safe, low-maintenance, and look good doing it. For high-traffic areas, where wear and tear are constant, epoxy flooring continues to be the top choice for property managers across Kelowna and the Okanagan. Here’s

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When Should You Reseal Your Concrete? Signs It’s Time for a Refresh

If your concrete is looking a little tired, faded, or worse — cracking and flaking — it might be telling you something: it’s time for a reseal. Whether you’re a homeowner with a stamped driveway or a property manager maintaining exposed aggregate paths, regular concrete sealing is key to keeping surfaces protected, durable, and looking

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