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Thermal-Chem Corporation

Thermal-Chem Corporation has been manufacturing a complete line of high performance, market-leading epoxy and urethane coatings since 1976.

09/02/2026

Should you start stockpiling decorative flake?

Not necessarily.

Buying extra flake may seem like the safest response when supply conditions change, but filling your warehouse with material you may not use isn't the goal.

A better approach is to plan earlier.

If you regularly install decorative flake flooring:

- Share upcoming project needs with your supplier
- Discuss large and custom projects early
- Confirm availability before scheduling the job
- Identify acceptable alternate blends upfront when working with customers.

Good supply planning isn't about having every blend in your warehouse. It's about knowing what you'll need and giving your supplier enough visibility to plan with you.

At Thermal-Chem, we're working proactively to plan around upcoming decorative flake demand.

Don't panic-buy. Plan smarter.

Read the full update: https://www.thermalchem.com/decorative-epoxy-floor-flake-supply/

09/01/2026

What does a decorative flake delay really cost a flooring contractor?

It can be more than the price of the flake.

A delayed blend can affect:
- Crew productivity
- Project schedules
- Customer commitments
- Other jobs on the calendar
- Project profitability

For contractors, the real concern is what happens when one part of the flooring system isn't available when the job is ready.

At Thermal-Chem, we're planning purchases earlier, monitoring current flake demand issues, and encouraging contractors to tell us about upcoming projects so we can better plan around their needs.

A supply problem may start with one missing flake blend, but its impact can extend far beyond the material itself.

https://www.thermalchem.com/decorative-epoxy-floor-flake-supply/

08/28/2026

Not every homeowner starts a garage flooring project in the spring.

Late summer can bring a new wave of projects as schedules open up, vacations wind down and homeowners finally get around to improvements they’ve been considering.

When those calls come in, be ready with:
✔ High-performance garage floor coating systems
✔ Fast turnaround times and competitive pricing
✔ Manufacturer-direct technical support when questions come up

Responding quickly with the right products can help you win more garage flooring projects and boost your bottom line.

Thermal-Chem helps you stay ready with high-performance coating systems, expert technical support, and fast product availability.

Ready to win more garage flooring projects? Contact Thermal-Chem today.

📞 https://thermal-chem.com/contact/

08/27/2026

Why use a concrete primer before applying an epoxy floor coating?

Older or porous concrete can release air that contributes to bubbles in the coatings applied over it. Thermal-Chem #1080 ArmorPrime WB is a two-component, water-based epoxy primer and concrete sealer designed to pe*****te into small voids in the concrete substrate before for the flooring system that follows.

Why do contractors choose Thermal-Chem #1080 ArmorPrime WB?

- Helps seal older concrete and reduce outgassing
- Very low viscosity for deeper concrete pe*******on
- Fast curing for quicker turnaround
- Extremely low odor for occupied facilities
- Available in 1, 3 and 15-gallon kits
- Can be used as a durable two-coat concrete sealer

A good flooring system starts with the right preparation and the right primer.

👉 Learn more about Thermal-Chem #1080 ArmorPrime WB: https://www.thermalchem.com/primers-and-base-coats/1080-armorprime-wb/

📞 Need help selecting the right products for your next flooring project? Thermal-Chem provides manufacturer-direct products and technical support to help you build the right system for the job. https://www.thermal-chem.com/contact/

08/26/2026

Your crew is scheduled. Your coating system is ready.

But is your decorative flake?

Has consolidation caused an epoxy floor flake shortage?

Not necessarily. But current changes in the decorative flake market make availability something contractors should plan for earlier.

The answer isn't panic-buying. It's planning earlier:

- Confirm flake availability before scheduling
- Discuss large and custom projects early
- Confirm shipping and timing

At Thermal-Chem, we're planning purchases farther ahead, monitoring usage and reorder points, and maintaining additional inventory of commonly requested colors and blends where practical.

Our goal isn't to promise that every blend will always be available. It's to plan ahead, communicate clearly, and help contractors avoid unnecessary surprises.

Read the full update: https://www.thermalchem.com/decorative-epoxy-floor-flake-supply/

08/25/2026

One missing flake blend can put an entire flooring project on hold.

Your primer is ready.
Your base coat is ready.
Your topcoat is ready.

But if the specified decorative flake isn't available, the crew may still have to wait.

For a flooring contractor, that can mean:

A disrupted schedule.
An idle crew.
A customer waiting.

Decorative flake isn't something to figure out after the rest of the flooring system is ready. It's part of the system.

At Thermal-Chem, we encourage contractors to tell us about large projects, custom blends, and upcoming needs early so we have better visibility into upcoming demand.

Don't let one unavailable product put the entire job on hold.

Read more: https://www.thermalchem.com/decorative-epoxy-floor-flake-supply/

08/21/2026

Make Every Garage Flooring Job Count.

Garage flooring season isn't over yet, and every remaining project is an opportunity to build your reputation and finish the season strong.

Before your next install, make sure you're set up for success:

✔ Make sure the concrete is properly prepared for long-term adhesion.
✔ Choose the right epoxy, polyaspartic, or urethane floor system for the job.
✔ Have the products, materials and technical support you need to keep the project moving.

The right system and proper preparation can help reduce delays, callbacks and costly rework.

For nearly 50 years, Thermal-Chem has helped flooring contractors get the job done with high-performance coating systems, manufacturer-direct technical support, fast shipping and dependable product availability.

Finish garage season strong.

Contact Thermal-Chem for the products, technical support, and expertise to help make every job count.

📞 Talk with our team: https://thermal-chem.com/contact/

08/20/2026

Still troubleshooting bubbles, pinholes, craters, blisters, or fisheyes?

Before you recoat, make sure you're solving the right problem.

We've created two free resources to help you diagnose the right problem, make a more informed repair decision and reduce the risk of unnecessary rework and costly callbacks.

📘 Contractor Guide
Learn what causes common coating defects, how to identify them, and best practices to help prevent them. 🔗 https://www.thermalchem.com/why-epoxy-floors-bubble-and-how-to-prevent-it/

📋 Epoxy Floor Bubble Troubleshooting Checklist
Take this printable checklist to the jobsite to document conditions, evaluate possible causes, and troubleshoot before recoating.
🔗https://www.thermalchem.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/thermal-chem-epoxy-floor-defect-troubleshooting-checklist.pdf

Questions about a flooring project? Contact the Thermal-Chem team. We're here to help you choose the right solution for your application.

08/19/2026

Don't guess. Troubleshoot.

When bubbles, pinholes, craters, blisters, or fisheyes appear, it's easy to focus on the repair. But fixing the symptom without identifying the root cause can lead to repeat failures and costly callbacks.

That's why we created our Epoxy Floor Bubble Troubleshooting Checklist.

This free, printable resource helps you:
- Identify common epoxy floor coating defects.
- Evaluate possible causes, including outgassing, contamination, application techniques, and jobsite conditions.
- Document temperatures, timing and substrate conditions.
- Troubleshoot the problem before choosing a repair.
- Reduce unnecessary rework.

Whether you're on the jobsite or planning your next installation, it's a practical tool you'll want to keep on hand.

Download the complete Epoxy Floor Bubble Troubleshooting Checklist:https://www.thermalchem.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/thermal-chem-epoxy-floor-defect-troubleshooting-checklist.pdf

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2120 Roberts Drive
Broadview, IL
60155

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(847) 288-9090

Website

https://www.thermalchem.com/

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