1. The Difference Between Price and Engineering

As the lead epoxy expert at **North King Epoxy**, I, Coach Taher, often see clients focused on the bottom-line quote. However, a cheap floor is a failed floor. My job is to act as a **Coach**—guiding you to the correct, engineered solution for your concrete slab, particularly given the brutal freeze-thaw cycles and road salt exposure here in **Toronto and the GTA**.

Our commitment to preparation and diagnostics is what separates a guaranteed North King floor from the competition. Here are the five most critical questions we answer before touching your concrete:

2. Question 1: What is the Concrete's Moisture Vapor Transmission (MVT) Rate?

This is the most crucial test in the GTA, where basements and garages are prone to moisture drive. A standard floor installer often skips this or relies on a cheap moisture meter.

• The North King Standard: We use the **ASTM F1869 Calcium Chloride Test** or a non-destructive relative humidity probe. If your MVT is above the manufacturer's threshold (typically 3–5 lbs/1000 sq ft), we **must** integrate our specialized moisture-mitigating epoxy primer.
• Coach Taher's Take: "A moisture barrier isn't an upsell; it's an insurance policy. Without it, hydrostatic pressure is a time bomb waiting to peel your floor."

3. Question 2: What is the Concrete's Existing Hardness and PSI?

Concrete hardness dictates the preparation strategy. Old, soft concrete needs gentle diamond grinding, while new, hard concrete needs aggressive profiling.

• The North King Standard: We assess the existing compression strength (PSI) and use the right diamond tooling to achieve a perfect **CSP 2-3 profile**. This ensures the resin penetrates deep for a chemical-mechanical bond.
• Coach Taher's Take: "We don't just scratch the surface. We mechanically prepare the concrete to absorb the resin like a sponge. This is the foundation of our warranty."

4. Question 3: What is the Floor's Exposure to UV Light and Chemical Spills?

The environment determines the topcoat chemistry—a garage needs different protection than a showroom.

5. Question 4: How Will Thermal Fluctuation Affect the Joints?

In a place like **Markham, Mississauga, or Vaughan** (GTA), where temperatures swing from -20°C to +30°C, the concrete moves constantly.

• The North King Standard: We never rigidly coat over active expansion joints. We clean and fill saw cuts with a flexible **polyurea sealant** after the main coating is installed. This allows the concrete to move without cracking the protective coating.

6. North King Epoxy: Your Local Expert

Choosing **North King Epoxy** means getting a system engineered by Coach Taher, a dedicated epoxy expert who understands the unique demands of the Toronto climate. We focus on diagnostics, preparation, and premium 100% solids materials to give you a floor that lasts. Don't settle for guesswork; invest in warranted expertise.