Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Epoxy Concrete Sealing
Epoxy Concrete Sealing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Epoxy Concrete Sealing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Epoxy Concrete Sealing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Epoxy Concrete Sealing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Epoxy Concrete Sealing labor cost? What are the important Epoxy Concrete Sealing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Epoxy Concrete Sealing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Epoxy Concrete Sealing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Epoxy Concrete Sealing expect to pay between $0.30 to $0.37 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Epoxy Concrete Sealing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Epoxy Concrete Sealing. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Epoxy Concrete Sealing complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Epoxy Concrete Sealing work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the epoxy sealer may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Epoxy Concrete Sealing something that I can do myself? | The typical Epoxy Concrete Sealing project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Epoxy Concrete Sealing requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Epoxy Concrete Sealing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Epoxy Concrete Sealing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Epoxy Concrete Sealing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Epoxy Concrete Sealing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Epoxy Concrete Sealing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- The sealed concrete finish will have uniform color depth and appearance in all lighting conditions
Epoxy Concrete Sealing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Epoxy Concrete Sealing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the epoxy sealer work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Epoxy Concrete Sealing will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Epoxy Concrete Sealing by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of epoxy sealer, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order epoxy sealer; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of epoxy sealer; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Epoxy Concrete Sealing with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Epoxy Concrete Sealing from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the sealed concrete surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the epoxy sealer
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Epoxy Concrete Sealing and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
