It’s not uncommon for a concrete floor in a garage or pool deck to deteriorate. Activities like changing the oil in a car, pets scratching, or children playing can leave spills, stains, and ordinary wear and tear on the surface.
Commercial facilities see wear and tear even more, often prompting maintenance staff to look for other options.
Sullivan’s Concrete Coating in Louisville offers a aesthetically pleasing solution, with slip-resistant and sanitized surfaces.
Shannon Sullivan retired in 2018 and began looking into concrete coating, a durable and attractive alternative to the typical concrete seen in many residential homes and commercial buildings.
“We do a lot of basements, garages, sidewalks, porches and pool decks,” Sullivan said. “We also have crews big enough to take on commercial jobs, and we do common areas in schools, locker rooms, jails and restaurants.”
Opening just prior to 2020, Sullivan chose the most advanced industrial coating through Penntek, and said the pandemic led to a need we might not have seen otherwise.
“The coating is antibacterial,” Sullivan said. “Everyone is much more aware of germs these days, so using this material in food areas, countertops, tabletops at the pool and places like that became important. Two layers of topcoat on the counters make it glass smooth, which is great for restaurants.”
Not only is it antibacterial, but it also leaves spills and grime on the surface, making the cleanup easier and sanitary.
“Nothing roots into the coating,” Sullivan said. “It’s chemical and salt resistant. The product clings to the surface with a chemical reaction and it’s a premium, 99.5% solid polyurea,” Sullivan said. “You can use some dish soap, wipe it clean and you’re done.”
Sullivan said many people are using their garages, basements and backyards as gathering spaces for get-togethers, and not only is the cleanup easy, but it also provides an aesthetically pleasing look, versus what used to be drab concrete. The coating, particularly on a floor that might attract dirt, grease and grime like the garage, drastically improves the appearance. It even prevents future damage and could potentially increase your home value.
In addition, it comes with a lifetime manufacturer warranty, so even if Sullivan retires, the manufacturer will still honor the warranty.
“We make sure our product is going to be good for this concrete,” Sullivan said. “Otherwise I’ll walk away. We provide the [material safety data sheets] to all of our customers, showing where the product is made and all the information needed. I think our reviews speak for themselves.”
The family-like company atmosphere can be felt by customers, and they know they are taken care of to the best of Sullivan’s ability.
“I’ve been blessed to meet so many people,” Sullivan said. “We have wonderful customers and both of my sons work in the company as well. My nephew works here. You have these young guys with great personalities and it makes the workplace that much more pleasurable.”
