Trade Epoxy Troubleshooting
Epoxy Floor Troubleshooting
Start with what you can see. Every page here works the same way: the symptom in plain language, the causes ranked by how often they are actually to blame, the test that tells them apart, what the repair costs you, and how to stop it happening on the next floor.
Why Is My Epoxy Floor Bubbling?
Bubbles almost always trace back to one of two places: moisture vapor pushing up from the slab, or trapped air expanding as the concrete warms. Here’s how to tell which, and how to fix and prevent it.
Why Is My Epoxy Floor Blushing or Turning White?
That cloudy, milky, or greasy film is called amine blush, a reaction between the curing agent and moisture or CO2 in the air, not a mixing mistake. Here’s what causes it and how to get rid of it.
Why Is My Epoxy Floor Turning Yellow?
That amber or yellow tint is almost always UV breaking down the resin, but where it shows up on the floor tells you whether it’s sunlight, leftover blush, or ordinary aging. Here’s how to tell them apart.
Why Is My Epoxy or Flake Floor Peeling?
Peeling (delamination) almost always means the bond never really formed, and the cause is usually surface prep rather than the coating itself. Here’s what causes it and how to prevent it on the next job.