Illahee Country Club

When residents of Illahee Estates look at sealing their concrete,  they turn to Fast Finish for their expertise in protectection with high end sealers that last. Lower maintainence for longer periods of time is an attractive alternative to doing it yourself with sealers that require yearly re applications. With several finish choices and expanded visual preferences, some sealers can be applied the same day the surfaces are cleaned, which translates to even lower application costs to the customer.

 

Best Sealer practices

Basic Sealers on Exposed Aggregate Surfaces

One of the most required maintenance items around a home is driveways. Exposed aggregate is one of the worst offenders in that it is a compromised surface with up to half the concrete binder washed away to expose the rocks. This means that it will weaken over time and weather and lose the rocks creating unsightly holes in the surface and eventually crumble. Fast Finish provides three excellent sealing options to limit this problem. The first is a penetrating sealer that is hydrophobic and seals the pores so that expansion and contraction limit its effect from water and keep moss and mold away from deteriorating the joints. The second is a film-forming two-part sealer that encases the rock like an epoxy that strengthens it and  gives a gloss finish. Clients in the Salem Oregon and surrounding areas have had great success with high five star ratings in reviews and feedback from having Fast Finish seal their flat concrete surfaces with the two options.

 

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Epoxy Vs. Polyurea Garage coatings

With more and more companies utilizing polyurea as the base coat for flaked floors, it is important to understand the reason behind the choice as an installer over epoxy. Here is what we have found after utilizing both mediums.  The pros and cons of both should be considered for your next install as a customer or qualified installer. As a licensed installer, that has the resources, we have found that the costs, ( at least at the time of this writing) is nominal. We get a little better price per gallo on epoxy, mostly due to quatity. Many will say that epoxy is the cheaper of the two, but we have found that only to be true of box store epoxy, not the high grade industrial epoxies we utilize. I also think that is a sales pitch as an upsell. The cost is withing 3-5% in reality over basic materials and dead even when it comes to vapor barrier rated epoxies.  One characteristic of polyurea that we love is that it is UV stable and less likely to discolor or fade in sun prone areas of applications. That in itself migt be the main reason for client choice...however with a polyurea topcoat over epoxy base there is another advantage that deserves additional consideration. In moisture prone areas of concrete, polyurea needs additional vapor barrier rated primer coat to provide a coating that wont be prone to delamination. This can drive up costs considerably. Polyurea base coats also cure much faster, which is also a con in some instances where you want more penetration into the concrete rather than relying on full adhesion to the substrate.  Sometimes a combination is better served for the most durability. A licensed and trained professional installer will go beyond the easy one day floor pitch that polyurea can provide and should be able to offere both and recommend the best option based on your floors need. One size rarely fits all when it comes to polyurea vs. Epoxy.

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Stamped Concrete Preparation

Best methods can be simple but effective for getting the surfaces ready for a new stain and sealer when it comes to stamped concrete.

Illahee Hills Clean & Seal of driveways

It is that time of year to get those driveways, Patios and Walkways cleaned and sealed before another summer rolls by. Often times we get so busy that it gets to be to late in the year to get it done once the rain comes back.  Fast Finish has been restoring, sealing stamped concrete, Exposed Aggregate and concrete pavers in The Illahee Hills area for the last seven years with great results. There are several new sealer options with lower maintenance and longer life than ever before not found locally. Call Fast Finish and schedule their clean and seal special for this community.

Google Highly ranks Fast Finish Services

Fast Finish in Salem Oregon has grown exponentially since 2012 in the residential and light commercial services. The last several years has seen positive client experiences that have made Fast Finish a top choice for Salem Oregon residents. The constant search for Sealers and Coatings for various surfaces has made Fast Finish one of the top searches tracked by Google. The constant stream of search related service inquiries has made Fast Finish reach the first page of many searches. This in turn keeps Fast Finish on the front pages of Google. Fast Finish is a licensed contractor  CCB #199029 in the Salem Oregon area. They are a specialty contractor that has expertise in epoxy and various types of sealers for different surfaces that need better than over the counter type products....

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Tile and Grout repair in Salem Oregon

Fast Finish has been the "go to" company for cleaning and sealing tile and grout projects in Salem Oregon. Now, after years of service, they are now offering installation and repairs on all types of tile and grout, including natural stone tiles, like travertine and slate. This new expanded service or repairs, remodels, and restorations makes Fast Finish a more complete custom floors service provider in addition to their epoxy and stunning concrete overlays. 

Epoxy Floor Installations Salem Oregon Areas

Fast Finish installs beautiful alternative epoxy floors.

Many home owners are looking at better options for their garages, spare rooms and bathrooms.  There are many options available with various textured finishes that will outlast many of the traditional flooring options like tiles and laminates. Fall and winter months are the ideal time for epoxy jobs as the schedules are often booked out in advance for spring and summer. Fast Finish contractors are fully trained on epoxy coatings, stains, dyes and numerous sealers for concrete and even natural stone work. They are also trained in the maintenance and cleaning of  high end surfaces. Fast Finish is ranked high in google searches and reviews from Angie's list since 2012.  CCB# 199029

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Patio Cleaning Red clay stain removal

Cleaning patios in Salem Oregon

Stamped concrete re-seal time lapse

Epoxy Floor Installers in Salem Oregon

Since 2012, Fast Finish has been prepping concrete surfaces for Epoxy floor installations. Often times, it was for other contractors, as they needed just the prep work and cleaned ready to use surface. One advantage that Fast Finish has, is to get rid of the smaller particulates from the concrete grinding that can cause the box store variety  epoxy kits to delaminate.

Although relatively new to the installation process, in regards to sheer number of installs and years in business compared to other companies, Fast Finish came into the arena at a time when the manufactures made huge leaps forward in the technology of the products. This is why Fast Finish has done as many repair jobs as new installations in the last six years. The advantage and luck  of coming in at the right time for this particular industry.

Epoxy floors have gained a lot of notice over the last several years for their stunning appearance, easy maintenance and durability. The extra costs outweigh most commercially installed floor systems on the cleaning maintenance alone, and the "wow" factor is usually unmatched. From basic broadcast flake systems, to multiple color metallic looks, the epoxy floor systems are here to stay.

Sealers and Coatings on concrete

A contractor who takes on a stripping job is, by definition, already dealing with an unhappy customer as “You’re solving somebody’s problem, which means you’re in the middle of a negative situation instead of a positive one. If there’s ever a time for expectation management, it’s stripping and resealing.”

Take care of this problem in the testing phase, particularly if restaining or resealing is involved. Testing only one area encourages the false impression that every other spot will turn out exactly the same way, .So do two or three areas. You’ll likely end up with two or three different shades. “Have the client settle for a range, instead of a single sample,” when stripping sealers.

Also, test the most difficult spot on the floor, not one that seems to be average.Estimate on the most difficult areas, the job can only go better than expected or Chances are, that you may just make the job worse.”

Best Tile & Grout Cleaning

Epoxy flake concrete floors

How Epoxy floors are installed

Roof Cleaning in Oregon

The approved cleaner for roofs is a variation of pool grade chlorine that is mixed with surfactants to allow dwell time on steep surfaces. There are downsides to using this mixture when it is first mixed and hot. Some of the downsides are it can kill plants along with the moss and mold so you have to be more careful in prep work so that you do not kill plant life. Also, when it is hot or freshly mixed on hot days it has an off gassing of chlorine gas which is also harmful and can even be fatal if PPE is not used. Even with all these scary things, chlorine is used in drinking water and cleaning without to much issue if used appropriately.. It also degrades rather fast and become inert quickly with UV exposure.

Another option is available but a bit more costly and friendly to use...

"Sodium percarbonate mixed with titanium dioxide"
*SIMEX*
" breaks down volatile organic compounds into harmless, inert materials and carbon dioxide. It is safe for plants. It contains inert materials disappear into the soil. Bleach is chlorine — a toxic substance that can kill plants and animals and can be very harmful to your lungs. Prolonged use of bleach will damage paint, destroy roofing underlayment and asphalt shingles."

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Having used both types of cleaners and weighing the benefits of both, I have found that the Percarbonate type cleaners work but not as quickly as the Chlorine mixes. Both will work but one requires more work and cost overall, and you you still have to take the same amount of caution to not overspray or get into the waterways. both products go inert, but may still need capture depending on the areas being cleaned.