The warm season is finally here in Metro Vancouver and it has us peeking out from our homes and businesses looking for projects to start. It can be difficult to tackle renovations and repairs in the doldrums of winter, but when that sunshine hits we find ourselves energized and ready to get to work. If one of your projects is installing epoxy flooring in Vancouver, here’s what you need to know about the summer heat beneath your feet from the experts here at Canadian Floor Coatings.
You may have time, but does your contractor?
When it comes to the world of DIY, there are tons of cool projects that individuals can take on themselves. With so much inspiration to be found, the personal touches on homes and businesses are what make Metro Vancouver so wonderfully diverse. It’s amazing what a bit of research and a crafty hand can achieve. However, when it comes to installing epoxy coatings on top of new or existing flooring, we recommend leaving the installation to the professionals. Epoxy contractors have the tools, knowledge, and troubleshooting abilities cultivated over years of on-the-job experience. They can help you determine which epoxy is best for your substrate, and how much you will need, guide you with style choices, and ensure the installation is problem-free. While many people find themselves with more free time during the summer, you might find this translates to your contractor having less. If you hope to schedule epoxy flooring services in Vancouver during the Spring and Summer, it can be helpful to be open on weekdays or evenings depending on the availability of your contractor.
How can you beat the heat?
In Vancouver, we experience a wide range of seasonal weather patterns throughout the year. Although we are known for our rainy climate, we are also privy to some very hot days during the late spring and summer. While epoxy does dry more quickly in warmer weather, it’s important that it not dry too quickly making it difficult to work with and difficult to fix imperfections along the way. Working with a professional installer at Canadian Floor Coatings is a great way to mitigate any potential problems that ambient temperatures may cause during your installation. Your installer can run gel tests to puzzle out the installation window and can guide you on prepping the area of installation with air conditioning temperatures and other measures. They can also help you determine cure times which are different from dry times. Installing epoxy flooring in Vancouver during the summer is not impossible, it just takes a bit more consideration.
Installing epoxy coating on flooring surfaces such as garages and patios is an excellent way to welcome the summer season here in Metro Vancouver. If you’re ready to rejuvenate your floors, reach out to one of our professionals in epoxy flooring services in Vancouver and step into summer on smooth and sturdy flooring.
