MuscleGloss’s UV Top Coat is our high-gloss topcoat for epoxy flooring. You do not need to apply UV Top Coat to have a successful epoxy install. However, there are a few situations we recommend applying UV Top Coat for added benefits: Areas that receive a lot of direct sunlight. Applying UV Top Coat will protect […]
There are a handful of reasons why you should check in with your former clients: To check how your completed work is holding up and to make sure they are still satisfied with the job you’ve done. If there is something small about the project that isn’t quite right, they may not bother calling you […]
Grinding, shot-blasting and scarifying are the best methods for prepping a concrete floor for an epoxy application. As you are all aware, the surface of the concrete needs to be roughened up in order for the epoxy to properly bond with the floor. The rougher the surface is, the longer-lasting your epoxy bond will be. […]
Do you have a clear coat for wood floors? Yes, we have a few products that can be used on untreated wood. A handful of our customers have had great results putting clear MuscleGloss Epoxy over wooden bar counter tops. The finished look is sharp. Muscle Shield does well on indoor wood floors and is […]
Yes, you’re probably tired of hearing it, but preparation is everything! Once the application surface has been degreased (when necessary), cleaned, and properly profiled, you will need to repair any cracks or holes before applying MuscleGloss. This part is crucial for two reasons. First, if you do not repair cracks and holes, your epoxy is […]
When you first open the bucket of Extreme Patch you might think, “Wow, that’s a lot of sand” and wonder what you’re supposed to do with it. How much aggregate you should use depends on what you’re using Extreme Patch for. Before I go over the amount of sand you would want to use depending […]
Can MuscleGloss epoxy be applied to walls? Yes, it certainly can! There are many reasons you may want to apply our epoxy to walls, but whatever the reason, our epoxy carries all the same protective benefits on walls as it does when applied to a floor. Thus, all the same application principles still apply. You […]
Muscle Strip* is our fast-acting solution for removing cured paints, varnishes and epoxies from metal, concrete and wood surfaces. We offer Muscle Strip in two configurations: Muscle Strip Liquid is recommended for soaking metal parts, tools and materials. Muscle Strip Gel is thick and will stick on uneven or vertical surfaces. We recommend using Muscle […]
A couple weeks ago we did a post on the plastic sheet test for concrete moisture, read Easy Test for Concrete Moisture. As I said then, the plastic sheet test is cheap and easy, but it is not a definitive test for concrete moisture. A slab of concrete can pass the plastic sheet test and […]
It’s sad to say, but not every floor is a great candidate for an epoxy application. We’ve said it a million times, but I’m going to say it again here” MuscleGloss epoxy is only as strong as 1) the surface it is applied to, and 2) the bond between the epoxy and the floor. A […]
