A Transformed Basement
The basement is often the most underused space in a home. A professional epoxy floor turns it into a fully livable space: gym, home office, playroom, workshop, or extra bedroom.
The Specific Challenges of a Basement
Quebec basements present unique challenges: rising moisture, often-wet concrete, and sometimes capillary seepage. Our process begins with a moisture test to ensure conditions are right for lasting adhesion.
Solutions for Your Situation
- Healthy, dry concrete: standard epoxy application with decorative finish
- Moderate moisture: special wet-slab primer before epoxy
- Heavy traffic or commercial use: polyaspartic for maximum resistance
Benefits for Your Daily Life
A basement epoxy floor is easy to maintain, doesn't release dust (unlike bare concrete), and provides a slight improvement in thermal insulation. For families with young children, the non-slip surface is an important advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is epoxy suitable for a damp basement?
Yes, but with an extra step. Basements with rising moisture require a vapor barrier primer before epoxy application. Without this coat, the coating will inevitably delaminate. A good contractor will always start with a moisture test.
What finish should I choose for a basement?
For a residential basement, flake epoxy is the most popular choice — it hides imperfections and holds up well to daily use. For a very damp basement or heavy use, a polyaspartic system is more appropriate.
Does basement epoxy eliminate concrete dust?
Yes, completely. An epoxy coating seals the concrete and prevents dust emission. That's one of the most appreciated benefits for families with young children or people with allergies.
Is epoxy flooring compatible with in-floor heating?
Yes. Epoxy is compatible with both electric and hydronic in-floor heating systems, as long as the temperature is kept below 60°C. Mention it during the assessment so the technician can adapt the product and process accordingly.
This service includes
- Impermeable to rising moisture
- Dust-free — no more crumbling concrete
- Warm look with the right color choices
- Compatible with in-floor heating
- Available in smooth, matte, or satin finish