Master Your Coating Project: Essential Tools from Elite Crete Systems California
Masks, Pails, Brushes, Rollers, Shoes, Squeeges!
A successful concrete coating or resurfacing project starts with high-quality materials, but it's the right set of tools that ensures a flawless application. At Elite Crete Systems California, we not only provide premium epoxy and overlay products but also stock the essential gear to make your job efficient, safe, and professional.
Here is your checklist of must-have tools for working with our high-performance systems:
Application & Spreading
These tools are crucial for evenly distributing and manipulating your coatings and overlays.
Nap Rollers & Roller Handles: Your main workhorse. Different nap sizes are available depending on the viscosity of the material, but quality roller handles and lint-free nap rollers are essential for a smooth, uniform finish with epoxies and topcoats.
Squeegees: An absolute necessity for applying self-leveling materials and flood coats. A high-quality squeegee allows you to quickly spread material to a consistent thickness across large areas.
Chip Brushes: Perfect for 'cutting in' along edges, walls, and corners where a roller can't reach. Chip brushes are disposable and allow for precise application in tight spaces.
Quart Pails: These small, sturdy containers are invaluable for measuring, mixing small batches, and transporting material for detail work, preventing contamination of your main product supply.
Sponges: Used for detail cleaning, dampening surfaces (for some overlays), or creating specific textures. A durable sponge is a versatile cleaning and finishing tool.
Mixing & Preparation
Proper material preparation ensures your coatings cure correctly and achieve maximum durability.
Helix Mixers: Forget stirring by hand! A helix mixer attached to a drill is necessary for thoroughly blending two-part epoxies and polymer-modified cementitious overlays like our THIN-FINISH™ to a homogenous state, which is critical for product performance.
Crack and Joint Filler: Before applying any coating, proper surface preparation is a must. High-performance crack and joint filler is used to repair defects, ensuring a smooth, monolithic surface that prevents issues from telegraphing through the final finish.
Safety & Footwear
Protection isn't optional—it’s mandatory for working with chemical coatings.
Masks: When working with liquid coatings, solvents, or grinding concrete, adequate respiratory protection is vital. Always use the appropriate mask (respirator) to protect yourself from fumes and dust.
Gloves: Protect your hands from chemical irritation and stains. Chemically resistant gloves are essential when mixing and applying epoxies, urethanes, and other resinous materials.
Spike Shoes: When working with self-leveling epoxies or other wet coatings, spike shoes allow you to walk across the fresh material without leaving footprints. They are indispensable for broadcasting flake, back-rolling, and detail work during the application window.
By equipping yourself with these professional-grade tools from Elite Crete Systems California, you set the stage for an efficient installation and a stunning, long-lasting finish. Stop by our Corona, CA location or contact us to ensure you have everything you need for your next project!
