Our process
Preparation determines the finish.
Coatings do not fail because the topcoat was weak. They fail because the substrate underneath was never properly prepared. Here is how we handle every project — start to finish.
Eight steps
The Robbford installation sequence.
- 01
Inspect the concrete
We assess the slab, layout, transitions, and drainage before proposing a system.
- 02
Identify damage and moisture
Cracks, pits, hollow spots, and moisture behavior are documented up front.
- 03
Mechanically grind the surface
Diamond grinding creates the profile a coating needs to bond mechanically — not just chemically.
- 04
Repair cracks and pits
Voids and damaged sections are filled and shaped so the finish reads clean.
- 05
Apply premium polyurea base
A fast-setting polyurea base coat locks into the prepared profile.
- 06
Broadcast decorative flakes
Vinyl flakes are broadcast to full rejection for a uniform, seamless field.
- 07
Scrape, vacuum, top with polyaspartic
The excess is removed and a UV-stable polyaspartic clear seals the system.
- 08
Final inspection & walkthrough
We walk the finished surface with you and confirm the work meets our standard.
The coating system
Layer by layer.
- 01
Concrete substrate
The slab itself, inspected and prepared.
- 02
Mechanical profile
Diamond grinding opens the concrete for a mechanical bond.
- 03
Crack & pit repair
Voids filled and shaped where the inspection called for it.
- 04
Polyurea base coat
Fast-setting, flexible base that anchors the flake broadcast.
- 05
Decorative flake broadcast
Vinyl flakes broadcast to full rejection for a seamless field.
- 06
Polyaspartic clear topcoat
UV-stable, chemical-resistant seal that protects the system.
What preparation is not
Mechanical grinding is different from cleaning or etching.
Sweeping and washing a slab removes loose debris — nothing more. Acid etching opens a very shallow micro-profile that many premium systems will not bond to reliably. Mechanical diamond grinding removes surface laitance, exposes clean aggregate, and creates the concrete profile a modern coating system needs. It is the single most important step in a coating that lasts.
Substrate conditions vary. Not every slab is a candidate for every system. We share what we find in the inspection and recommend from there.
Ready to upgrade your concrete?
Start with a professional estimate.
Tell us about your surface, preferred style, location, and project goals. Our team will review the details and help determine the right coating solution.