# Phoenix Concrete Coatings — Full Content > Owner-operated Florida concrete coatings company. Extended content file for AI/LLM ingestion. Contains summaries and factual content from every indexable page on phoenixconcretecoatings.com. --- ## About the Company Phoenix Concrete Coatings is an owner-operated Florida concrete coatings company founded in 2022, based in Zephyrhills, Florida (Pasco County, Tampa metro area). The company is owned and operated by Billy Scaife, a Florida installer with 24 years of experience installing epoxy, polyaspartic, urethane concrete, and polished concrete systems in Florida's subtropical climate. Field leads on every crew bring 18 additional years of installation expertise. **Contact:** - Phone: 352-806-6091 - Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET - Service area: Entire state of Florida - Website: https://phoenixconcretecoatings.com/ **Credentials:** - Licensed and insured Florida contractor - OSHA 10-30 certified - 360 Training certified - First Aid & CPR certified - Authorized installer for Sherwin-Williams, Dex-O-Tex, Sika/Simiron, Torginol, and other manufacturers **Warranty:** - Residential: 10 years, covering installation-related adhesion and delamination (decorative flake floor systems) - Commercial: 3 years, covering installation-related adhesion and delamination - Industrial: 1 year, covering installation-related adhesion and delamination **Discounts:** - 10% off residential projects for active and retired military, and first responders --- ## Notable Clients - University of Florida - UF Hospital (UF Health) - ZooTampa at Lowry Park (Tampa Zoo) - Avon Park Air Force Base - Hillsborough County - Volusia County - Equestrian Homes, LLC --- ## Services Offered ### Epoxy Floor Coating Two-part thermoset coating system. A resin containing epoxide groups is mixed with a polyamine hardener; the resulting crosslinked polymer network provides hardness and chemical resistance. System thickness ranges from 4 mils (thin residential) to 250+ mils (industrial mortar systems). Cure timeline: light traffic 24-72 hours, full cure 72 hours to 7 days (varies by system and application). Standard aromatic epoxy is NOT UV-stable and requires a polyaspartic topcoat for outdoor applications in Florida. Expected lifespan: residential 10-20+ years, commercial 20+ years, industrial 8-10 years. ### Polyaspartic Coating Aliphatic two-component coating used primarily as a UV-stable topcoat over epoxy body coats. Fast recoat window (2-6 hours). Preferred for outdoor applications and high-traffic environments where rapid return-to-service is critical. ### Urethane Concrete (Urethane Mortar) Hybrid cementitious-urethane system. Polyurethane resin combined with aggregate-filled cement powder, forming a thick monolithic build (typical 125-375 mils) that behaves more like reinforced concrete than a coating. Cures over damp slabs that would fail an epoxy install. Stable across rapid thermal cycling from freezer to steam clean-down. USDA/FDA-compliant grades available. Used for food and beverage processing, dairies, breweries, commercial kitchens, chemical plants, automotive bays, and heavy industrial environments. Reference systems: Sika Sikafloor PurCem, Dex-O-Tex Mortar, and similar industry-standard urethane cements. Expected lifespan: food processing 15-20+ years with proper detailing; heavy industrial 10-15 years; thermal-shock applications 10-15 years. ### Polished Concrete Mechanically ground and polished concrete finish. Low-maintenance, high-performance, ideal for commercial and retail spaces needing a clean, durable look without a coating topcoat. ### Moisture Mitigation Standalone service for slabs failing ASTM F1869 calcium chloride vapor emission testing (>3 lb/1,000 sf/24 hr) or ASTM F2170 in-situ relative humidity testing (>75% RH). Installs a moisture barrier layer before any flooring is applied. Offered as a standalone service; testing and mitigation are included on commercial projects and available at additional charge on residential. ### Cove Base Installation Seamless, sanitary wall-to-floor transition. Required by FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals in certain healthcare infection-control areas (minimum 6-inch upward extension). Available for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. ### Maintenance Plans Scheduled upkeep programs for commercial and industrial floor systems. Extends coating life, catches wear patterns before failure. --- ## Surface Preparation Methods Phoenix uses both methods depending on slab condition and coating system: **Diamond Grinding** (Lavina equipment, HEPA-filtered vacuums) - Achieves ICRI Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) 1-2 - Preferred for thin-mil epoxy coatings, decorative systems, residential garages - Quieter, less dust, cleaner edges - Cannot reach CSP 3+ **Shot Blasting** (Blastrac and Niagara equipment) - Achieves CSP 3-7 via steel shot propulsion - Required for epoxy mortars, urethane mortars, and thick industrial builds (typically 20+ mils) - Creates aggressive mechanical bond for heavy-duty systems Proper surface prep is the single biggest variable in coating longevity. Most coating failures trace back to prep shortcuts, not the coating chemistry itself. --- ## Florida Climate Considerations Phoenix specifies systems around three Florida-specific challenges: **Heat & UV**: Standard aromatic epoxy can yellow in as little as 3 months of direct Florida sun. Every outdoor or window-lit project receives a UV-stable aliphatic polyaspartic topcoat. **Humidity & Moisture**: Florida slabs commonly exceed industry vapor emission thresholds. Commercial projects receive ASTM F1869 and ASTM F2170 testing. Slabs reading above 3 lb/1,000 sf/24 hr MVER or above 75% in-situ RH require moisture mitigation before coating. **Salt Air**: Coastal projects face chloride-laden air that drives capillary absorption into concrete and corrodes rebar (which expands 6-8x its original volume, causing spalling and delamination). Salt-resistant primers and sealers applied on coastal work. --- ## Healthcare & Hospital Flooring (Industry Expertise) Hospital environments require specialized flooring systems meeting specific standards: **Referenced Standards:** - CDC Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities (HICPAC) - FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals — integral cove base with minimum 6-inch wall extension in infection-control areas - LEED IEQc4.2 — low-VOC limits for floor systems installed in occupied facilities - ASTM D2047 — slip resistance (static coefficient of friction ≥ 0.5) - ASTM F1869 and F2170 — moisture testing for resinous floor installation **Key Properties:** - Seamless, non-porous to eliminate joints where bacteria and moisture collect - Chemical resistance to bleach, quaternary ammonium compounds, hydrogen peroxide - Low-VOC formulations safe to install in occupied facility spaces - Fast-cure system options for minimal operational downtime --- ## Project Scope **Residential:** Typical 200-2,000 sq ft. Applications include garage floors, patios, driveways, pool decks. **Commercial:** Typical 5,000-50,000 sq ft. Applications include warehouses, retail spaces, restaurants, auto dealerships. **Industrial:** 20,000-150,000+ sq ft. Applications include manufacturing floors, chemical containment, aviation hangars. **Total square footage completed:** Over 1,000,000. **Largest single project:** 150,000 square feet. --- ## Timeline - Scheduling: matched to facility availability and crew calendar (no fixed turnaround promise) - Residential installation: 1-3 days - Commercial/industrial installation: 3-5 days minimum - Cure schedule: light traffic 24-72 hours, full cure 72 hours to 7 days (varies by system and application) --- ## Comparison: Epoxy vs Polyaspartic vs Urethane Concrete | Attribute | Epoxy | Polyaspartic | Urethane Concrete | |---|---|---|---| | Cure speed | 24-72 hr walk-on | 2-6 hr recoat | Light traffic 24 hr, full cure 3-7 days | | UV stability | Not UV-stable (yellows) | UV-stable | Not a topcoat (heavy monolithic build) | | Hardness / chemical resistance | Highest | High | Highest — thermal/chem/impact | | Best role | Body coat, industrial | Topcoat, outdoor | Food processing, thermal shock, heavy industrial | Most Phoenix systems pair an epoxy body coat with a polyaspartic topcoat: hardness + chemical resistance of epoxy, plus UV stability + fast recoat of polyaspartic. --- ## ZooTampa at Lowry Park — Case Study Context - Official name: ZooTampa at Lowry Park - Address: 1101 W. Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604 - Opened at current site: 1957 - Size: 63 acres - Accreditations: Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) - Annual visitors: approximately 1 million - Operating structure: Lowry Park Zoological Society, 501(c)(3) nonprofit - Notable exhibits: Safari Africa, Asian Gardens, Primate World, Wallaroo Station, David A. Straz Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center, Florida Waters Why zoo flooring is uniquely challenging: animal-adjacent chemical safety (non-toxic, non-leaching), constant moisture from wash-downs and water features (requires seamless/non-porous systems), chemical resistance to repeated sanitization, slip resistance under wet conditions, and Florida UV exposure on outdoor areas. --- ## Materials Used Phoenix specifies from the following manufacturer and equipment list depending on project requirements: **Coating Manufacturers:** - Sherwin-Williams - Dex-O-Tex - Sika/Simiron - Torginol **Equipment:** - Lavina grinders - Niagara Machines - US Saws - Crown Equipment - Joint Hogs - HEPA-filtered vacuums - Bahrs Propane --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What's the cure time before walk/drive?** A: Cure varies by system. Typical light-traffic return is 24-72 hours; full cure is 72 hours to 7 days depending on system and application. **Q: What's the warranty?** A: 10 years residential, 1 year commercial & industrial — covers installation-related adhesion and delamination. **Q: How fast can you start after approval?** A: We schedule around your facility's availability and our crew calendar. Timing depends on project size, complexity, and current crew load. **Q: How long is the installation itself?** A: Residential 1-3 days, commercial/industrial 3-5 days minimum. **Q: What areas do you service?** A: All of Florida. Based in Zephyrhills, Pasco County. **Q: What's the largest project you've completed?** A: 150,000 square feet single project; over 1,000,000 sq ft completed in total. **Q: Do you use UV-resistant topcoats?** A: Yes, on every outdoor or window-lit application. **Q: How do you handle moisture on high-humidity slabs?** A: Every commercial project gets ASTM F1869 and F2170 testing. Over thresholds, moisture mitigation is installed before the coating. **Q: Is moisture mitigation available as a standalone service?** A: Yes. **Q: Do you install cove base?** A: Yes, for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. **Q: Do you offer maintenance plans?** A: Yes, for commercial and industrial clients. **Q: What surface prep methods do you use?** A: Both diamond grinding (CSP 1-3) and shot blasting (CSP 3-7) depending on slab condition and coating system. **Q: What brands do you use?** A: Sherwin-Williams, Dex-O-Tex, Sika/Simiron, Torginol, and several more depending on the job. **Q: What separates Phoenix from other coating companies?** A: Owner-operated by Billy Scaife with 24 years installing in Florida's climate. Field leads on every crew bring 18 additional years. Institutional client list (UF Hospital, Tampa Zoo, Avon Park AFB) demonstrates ability to work in environments where failure is not an option. **Q: Are you licensed and insured?** A: Yes. Licensed Florida contractor. Crews certified OSHA 10-30, 360 Training, First Aid & CPR. **Q: Do you offer military or first responder discounts?** A: Yes — 10% off residential projects. --- ## Key Service Area Cities Tampa Bay: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Brooksville, Lakeland Central FL: Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Park, Sanford, Clermont, Ocala, DeLand North FL: Gainesville, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Tallahassee, Lake City, Live Oak South FL: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton Central Coast: Daytona Beach, Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, Vero Beach, Avon Park, Sebring --- ## Citations & Standards All technical claims on phoenixconcretecoatings.com are backed by industry-standard references, including: - ASTM International (F1869, F2170, D2047) - ICRI Concrete Surface Profile (CSP 1-9) - CDC HICPAC Environmental Infection Control Guidelines - FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals - LEED IEQc4.2 low-VOC limits - Manufacturer technical specifications (Sherwin-Williams, Dex-O-Tex, Sika/Simiron, Torginol) Each page includes a Sources accordion listing the references used for its technical content.