Consider An Epoxy Resin Counter Top For Your Workspace

There are all kinds of workspaces and countertops on the market. Why not consider an epoxy resin counter top which can be fabricated in any size or shape.

Epoxy resin surfaces make excellent work surfaces because they are monolithic, durable, and chemical resistant. The process is a two stage curing process which makes these tops very strong.

Tops are available in almost any size with the 98" x 73" size being the most common. But of course you can order any size you like. The standard thickness is ¾" but they are available in 1" and 1 ¼" thickness as well.

Epoxy resin is an excellent choice for harsh environments like laboratories. They are non flammable, no absorbent, and very durable and you have five color choices. Here are your countertop choices:

1. Classic Top

This is a work surface that has been standard in the industry for over 30 years. You have your choice of three thicknesses but the 1/8 inch thickness is the most common. Comes in the standard 98 inch length.

2. Classic Marine Top

When containment is a concern this is the top to consider. It has ¼ inch deep dish will keep spills contained and ensure there is no overflow. The marine edge insures durability and you can choose from 1 inch or 1 ¼ inch thickness.

3. Classic Top Coved Curb

This work surface has a 4 inch high integral curb and is the best choice if back joints are needed. The standard length is 99 inches with a 38 inch width. Choose from ¾ inch thickness or 1 ¼ inch thickness.

4. Contoura Top

Not only is this one beautiful it's also ergonomically designed and ever so durable. It has a ½ inch molded edge that has no seams and it's designed for comfort. Comes is a 1 inch or 1 ¼ inch thickness. The 90 degree cut angles reduce the severity of bumps too.

5. Contoura Control Top

Beautiful, ergonomic, and durable - that's what labs want in the modern environment. And the Contoura Control Top delivers just that. It has ¼" indented dish work area and the surface is available in either 1 inch or 1 ¼ inch thickness. The molded wall is designed to improve functionality of the work space and all the hard to clean corners have been eliminated.

Epoxy resin sheets are used to mold counter tops of any size or shape so no matter what your demands it's easily accommodated. You can choose from marine edge tops, flat tops, dished fume hood tops, and marine edge tops with a molded backsplash.

The new thin profile is preferred over the thicker options. You compromise nothing and you gain so much including a lower cost. They are also easier to handle, weight less, and they are stronger.

Your workspace is very important to your production and happiness. Having comfortable, quality workspace is an integral part of productivity. So why not consider an epoxy resin counter top?

About The Author:

Joanne is an author of Decorz.com. If you're looking for more countertops & decorating ideas for your home and garden visit http://www.decorz.com.

Garage Floor Sealing

The floor of your garage is exposed to
intense corrosion and deterioration
due to road salt, oils and other auto
fluids. Sealing your garage floor
reduces dust and makes cleaning and
sweeping easier. A clear acrylic concrete

sealer protects the concrete from damage and stains. Also

the same sealers can be used on concrete walks and

driveways or as a primer under acrylic or polyurethane

floor paints. You should take care when and where you

apply a sealer because they cannot be applied over paint or

other coatings.

In order to do the sealing yourself you need several

materials and tools: protective clothing, neoprene rubber

gloves, goggles, a stiff brush and a bucket, a paintbrush, a

cartridge-style respirator with organic-vapor and small-

particle filters, paint roller with extension handle and tray,

medium nap roller cover, a concrete degreaser and of

course some concrete sealer. Usually ½ gallon of sealer is

used for approximately 100 square feet.

Before sealing you have to clean the floor because it has to

be free of dirt, grease and oil. To do this you should use a

stiff scrub brush to apply the cleaner and concrete

degreaser according to the instructions. Allow the solution

to lay on the floor for 15 to 20 minutes more for stubborn

stains after scrubbing. After his you should rinse

thoroughly with clear water. You may need several

applications. Many concrete sealers contain hazardous

chemicals that may be harmful to skin and eyes and the

vapors are not safe to breathe but the vast majority are

acrylic. The best way to avoid damages to your skin, eyes

and lungs is to wear the protective equipment made of

neoprene rubber gloves, goggles and a respirator with both

organic-vapor and solid-particle filter cartridges. During

the process of sealing the floor you should continuously

ventilate the garage by opening all doors and windows and

also using a fan would be a great idea.

After cleaning and drying the concrete, the sealer has to be

applied. The sealer should be tested in an inconspicuous

area before applying. Some uneven density in the concrete

may result in light/dark appearance that may be

objectionable. By using the medium-nap paint roller with

extension handle is the easiest way to apply the sealer. Start

in a rear corner continuing to work your way out of the

garage. Before doing anything else you should allow the

sealer to dry as indicated on the sealer bottle, usually for a

few hours. For a driveway the procedure is essentially the

same but it would be quicker to use a garden sprayer to

apply the sealer to a large driveway. You should act with

caution not to over spray on other material due to the high

risk of staining.

Safety A Garage Necessity

What do you see when you first examine a garage?

The garage door. This is the first and most important “contact” of your garage to the world. If you want full confidence in your garage, this “contact” should be 100% secure and safe. Also the door says a lot of you and of your taste in design. You can have a beautiful house but if your garage door is a wooden, plain, white one with that makes an awful sound when opened or closed, says a lot of you and your negligence regarding style and safety.

An ageing garage door and opener could be a real threat for your children or pets. Injuries and death are a thing of the past with the new openers and garage doors. If you plan to remodel your garage, one of the first steps in doing this must be changing your doors and openers.

Old garage doors have been heavy, huge, wooden colossus that rot and crack. Even though wooden doors provide a wide range of styles and textures the problems related to poor insulation are real and even of present times. An alternative is the fiberglass material, inexpensive, easy to lift, resistant to corrosion and the require little maintenance but they also provide little insulation and security.

If you want a maintenance-free, durable and not-wrapping garage door you need steel. They also provide good insulation, being made of two or more sheets of steel alternating with a variety of insulating materials. The also come in various textures, styles, shapes and colors suited to your needs. Moreover, you can add windows including the reflective type that provide an obscure view into the garage.

In 1991, automatic reversal doors for garage door openers have been required by law in the United States and in since 1993 optical sensors became a requirement. The sensor works perfect for your safety: if something gets in the way of the sensor beam while the door is going down, the sensor sends the door back up. Also the new design provides more security and quieter operation. Today, the silence options include a belt-driven trolley made of Kevlar or, the cheaper option, a screw-drive model with a plastic-lined track to lessen the noisy contact of metal-to-metal.

Remote controls have been upgraded so you can find a remote control having enough buttons to control the lightening or appliances in your home and garage. Another option for your remote-control buttons are the child-safe lock-out and the rolling security codes witch automatically change every time the garage door opens to prevent the stealing of your opener’s code.

Even though you have all these changes added to your garage, security and safety are not 100% guaranteed. It is better that the installation of a new garage door and opener be done by a professional team who can make the proper adjustments that will allow the sensitive equipment to provide you with the maximum amount of safety in your garage.

A Garage Addition

Does our older child need a little more liberty? You work from

home or maybe you just feel that you need another room for a

special project that you want to start? Then the solution is to

construct a new addition to your garage.

By making an addition to your garage you can add to the living

space to your house, no matter what type of garage you

own: detached or attached to the house. The space above

the garage can be converted into a private living space for

your older child, guest or a live-in parent. You can convert your

garage into your home office. You could very well find here the

peace and quiet needed for your work. Also, the new addition can

be converted into a music studio if you put some simple sound

proofing measures into place.

In order to start planning for your garage addition, first prepare

a budget and then hire a professional because this is a complex

project. Also, you may need to hire an architect to help you with

the construction plans.

Remodeling ideas for your garage

What is the easiest way to add more space to your house? Of

course the answer is to remodel your garage. A very cost-effective

way to gain more space for your house is to remodel your garage.

You can greatly expand your home’s living space especially if you

no longer use your garage to park your car using your driveway

instead. Remodeling your garage can help you become

more organized and stop storing everything in your garage. This is

why you have a basement.

Your garage offers a perfect environment to house your workshop,

studio or home office. Many people also find that their garage

can also be used for a gym or for another living room designed for

special activities. However, remodeling your garage does not

necessarily mean that you have to sacrifice your storage

space or your parking area. Garages today have become
multifunctional, allowing cars, general storage, a workshop and
even a home office all in the same place.

Because many garages are attached to the home they can benefit

from the same comfort as a home: phone wires, heating and

cooling and plumbing. All you need is a little imagination, a fixed

budget and a plan.

If you think that by remodeling you might be losing too much

storage space, you can always build a small storage space behind

your garage to house sporting equipment, tools and other items.

Moreover, when remodeling your garage you should consider an

addition above the garage. Adding a room for work space and even

for living, for one of your kids(they usually love this) above the

existing garage can give you additional space and also increase the

value of your home without major changes to the floor plan.

If you feel the need to remodel your garage but you don’t know

exactly what you want or need, you should consider the following

ideas.

You can transform your garage into a laundry room if you have your

laundry room in the basement. By building a laundry in your

garage you will eliminate the need to go up and down the stairs.

A music studio can be a great choice for your garage remodeling

plans if you or your kids have some tendencies in this direction.

The garage is the place where many “garage bands” got their start.

To avoid your neighbors’ complaints consider soundproofing your

garage walls.

Another idea for your garage can be to transform it into a gym. If

you have your equipment and you don not have enough place to

use it indoors you can always move it into the garage and have

plenty of place for your daily exercises and training. Also here you

will not be bothered by anyone.

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Garage Rubber Flooring

If you are considering remodeling
your  garage you might consider choosing
a rubber flooring for your garage. This

is an inexpensive option for general
purpose flooring: most common uses
include parking vehicles on the rubber
flooring, converting the garage space
into a play area or into a workout room.

Parking your car on a recycled rubber matting is the

least common use for this product because of two major

inconveniences: recycled rubber tire products have very

little resistance to petroleum products so an oil leak could

seriously damage the floor; the melting point of this type

of flooring is relatively low, in extreme circumstances the

heat from the tires can be sufficient to melt the tires into

the mat.

If planning to remodel for your garage and you

also have changing the flooring in mind, it is important to

know the primary function that you need your floor to

fulfill. If you are going to convert your garage into a dog-

house, the rubber flooring would provide insulation

against extreme temperatures of the cement as well as an

extra cushioning. Also you must consider the ease of

maintenance for this type of flooring. For a home theater,

a rubber flooring is desired to reduce the noise

transmission.