Chad Nicks

I'm Chad Nicks, owner of Armor Coating Co. My team and I offer high-quality, durable concrete coatings in Duluth, MN, and Northern Wisconsin. With innovative products four times stronger than epoxy, our family-owned business provides lasting solutions for both residential and commercial spaces. Email: chad@armorcoatingco.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmorCoatingCompany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armorcoatingco/

How To Mix Concrete for Curbing: Get the Right Mix for Durability

Mixing concrete for curbing requires a stiffer consistency than standard poured concrete, with a ratio of approximately 3 parts sand to 1 part Portland cement and minimal water. The mix needs to hold its shape immediately after extrusion or hand forming without slumping. Armor Coating Co. installs decorative concrete curbing with professional-grade mixes engineered for

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Epoxy vs. Polyurea: Which Garage Floor Coating Is Truly Worth It?

Epoxy vs. polyurea is the major comparison homeowners face when choosing a garage floor coating. Both systems protect concrete, but they differ significantly in strength, flexibility, cure speed, UV stability, and long-term performance. Armor Coating Co. installs polyurea and polyaspartic garage floor coatings across Northern Wisconsin, Northern Minnesota, and the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

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How To Install Concrete Landscape Curbing: From Planning to Placement

Installing concrete landscape curbing involves site preparation, concrete mixing, machine extrusion or hand forming, shaping, and curing. Each step affects how long the curbing lasts and how well it holds up through seasonal ground movement. Armor Coating Co. installs decorative concrete curbing with cable reinforcement across Northern Wisconsin, Northern Minnesota, and the Western Upper Peninsula

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Do Polyaspartic Coatings Turn Yellow?

How Much Does Polyaspartic Coating Cost: Understanding the Expenses Involved

How much does polyaspartic coating cost? For professionally installed systems in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, polyaspartic coatings typically run $4 to $10 per square foot, with most residential garage projects landing between $2,000 and $5,000. The range depends on square footage, concrete condition, and system configuration. Armor Coating Co. installs polyurea and polyaspartic systems across

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How Lake Superior Humidity Causes Concrete Moisture Problems in Duluth MN Garages

Humidity from Lake Superior creates concrete moisture problems in Duluth garages that homeowners further inland rarely face. The lake’s thermal mass keeps relative humidity elevated from spring through late fall, and that sustained moisture exposure accelerates the deterioration of unprotected concrete slabs. Armor Coating Co. installs moisture-resistant garage floor coatings designed specifically for the conditions

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How Much Does Garage Floor Coating Cost in Duluth MN and Why It Differs From the Twin Cities

Garage floor coating cost in Duluth MN typically runs $3 to $9 per square foot for a professionally installed polyurea and polyaspartic system. A standard two-car garage falls between $1,500 and $4,500 depending on concrete condition and prep requirements. Armor Coating Co. installs garage floor coatings across the Duluth area and throughout Northern Minnesota and

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Tips To Maintain Your Garage Floors

5 Popular Polyurea Garage Floor Coating Colors and Finishes

With over 15 standard flake options and unlimited custom combinations available, polyurea garage floor coating colors range from neutral grays and earth tones to bold custom blends.  Picture the garage you’ve been parking in for the past ten years: oil stains near the driver’s side, hairline cracks along the seams, maybe a failed epoxy patch

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How Long Does Polyurea Floor Coating Last: What to Expect Over Time

DIY concrete curbing involves mixing and extruding a stiff concrete mixture along a landscape border using a gas-powered curbing machine, then stamping, coloring, and sealing it before it cures. The full process, from layout to sealed finish, takes a full day and requires specialized equipment most homeowners don’t own. Armor Coating Co. installs decorative concrete

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How To DIY Concrete Curbing: Create Your Own Beautiful Borders

DIY concrete curbing involves mixing and extruding a stiff concrete mixture along a landscape border using a gas-powered curbing machine, then stamping, coloring, and sealing it before it cures. The full process, from layout to sealed finish, takes a full day and requires specialized equipment most homeowners don’t own. Armor Coating Co. installs decorative concrete

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Patio Coatings

How Much Does Polyurea Coating Cost: Budgeting for Your Project

How much does polyurea coating cost? For most residential projects in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, professionally installed polyurea coatings run between $3 and $9 per square foot, depending on surface type, square footage, and concrete condition. A standard two-car garage typically falls between $1,500 and $4,500. Armor Coating Co. breaks down exactly what moves that

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