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Clear, Thin-Mil Floor Coatings

A practical alternative to solid color coatings and polished concrete!

Get the Look of Polished Concrete Without the Hassle!

Clear, thin-mil floor coatings use the natural beauty of your concrete floor. These low maintenance coatings are a common choice for commercial and industrial floors. Clear, thin-mil coatings can have a high sheen or matte finish as well as the option of high-wear, tabular aluminum additives for greater scratch resistance.

Clear, thin-mil floor coatings are often referred to as "nude floors" because the underlying concrete shows completely. The coatings can be combined with other flooring choices to create stunning results, such as:

  • Dyes - translucent color added to the existing cement paste.

  • Integral color - the color is added to the concrete before installation (during the mixing of the concrete components).

  • Acid staining - the concrete is permanently changed using special acids that react with the cement paste.

  • Colored aggregate - add colored stones or other materials to the concrete during final flatwork that will show in the final surface.

Clear, thin-mil concrete floor coatings by STRONGHOLD FLOORS

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear, Thin-Mil Floor Coatings

Are clear floor coatings slippery?
Our clear, thin-mil floor coatings, regardless of thickness or chemicals used in the system, normally feature additives to enhance slip resistance. These anti-skid materials may be aluminum-oxide, tabular aluminum, quartz, or sand. Our staff will assist you in selecting the proper floor coating system.
How durable are clear, thin-mil floor coatings?
Clear, thin-mil floor coatings vary in system construction. The topmost layer (the top coat) will have a tremendous impact on durability. A plain epoxy top coat won't be as durable as a high wear urethane, polyaspartic, or polyurea. Our staff will work with you to understand what types of abuse your system must withstand.
Is this just an acrylic sealer like the ones available at hardware stores?

Not at all! Our clear, thin-mil floor coating systems are comprised of industrial grade epoxies, urethanes, polyaspartics, and/or polyureas.

Our floor coatings are not sold to the general public, as special training and equipment is normally involved in the installation process. In addition, these chemicals require specific surface preparation (such as diamond grinding or shot blasting) to properly adhere.

Where is a common place to use a clear floor coating?

A clear, thin-mil floor coating system may be found in any of the following:

  • Airplane Hangars
  • Auto Dealerships
  • Basements
  • Grocery Stores
  • Museums
  • Pole Barns
  • Production Floors
  • Retail Stores
  • Showrooms
  • Storage Rooms
  • Warehouses
  • Workshops