Homeowners in Rochester, Grand Mound, and South Sound love outdoor living, from summer barbecues on covered back patios to relaxing on custom concrete pool decks. However, exterior concrete slabs in Western Washington endure continuous moisture, winter moss and algae growth, and freeze-thaw cycles that leave patios slick, discolored, and pitted.
When homeowners consider coating an exterior concrete patio, porch, or sidewalk, their first thought is often 'garage epoxy.' But installing standard epoxy outdoors is a recipe for rapid aesthetic and structural failure. Epoxy resin contains aromatic chemical rings that are vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) sunlight.
Under direct or even overcast Pacific Northwest solar exposure, standard epoxy undergoes photochemical degradation. Within months, the clear resin yellows noticeably (ambering), loses its gloss, and begins chalking into a powdery white dust that lifts with foot traffic. Furthermore, rigid epoxies cannot breathe or flex with outdoor seasonal concrete thermal movement.
The engineered solution for outdoor concrete is pure aliphatic polyaspartic technology. Polyaspartic coatings are 100% UV-stable and completely immune to solar yellowing, gloss loss, or chalking, maintaining their crystal-clear depth and vibrant color flake aesthetics indefinitely.
To conquer Pacific Northwest rain and morning dew, we broadcast specialized non-skid aggregates directly into the exterior polyaspartic system. This creates a comfortable, barefoot-friendly texture that guarantees dependable slip resistance around hot tubs, outdoor kitchens, and rainy backyard steps.