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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.

09/09/2026

Planning a decorative flake floor? Flake Shouldn’t Be the Last Thing You Confirm.

It can become the weak link in an otherwise fully planned epoxy flooring project. Decorative flake is part of a complete flooring system that includes:

1. The base coat
2. The topcoat
3. The crew’s availability

Planning the complete flooring system and confirming product availability before the job is scheduled will help contractors avoid unnecessary surprises and disappointed customers.

Given current issues, Thermal-Chem is encouraging contractors to move flake planning earlier in the process so there is more time to confirm availability, quantities and timing.

Get the materials lined up early and keep the job moving.

See Thermal-Chem’s DecoFlake System: https://www.thermalchem.com/systems/decoflake/

Contact Thermal-Chem before your next project: https://www.thermalchem.com/contact/

09/08/2026

Custom decorative flake blends require more supply planning than standard epoxy floor flake colors.

It’s more than a color.

What looks like one finished blend may actually depend on multiple flake colors, sizes, and quantities.

If one part becomes difficult to source, the entire blend can be affected.

That's especially important for:

- Large flooring projects
- Repeat programs
- Custom colors
- Additions or repairs

For an existing floor, a current physical sample can also help confirm whether a new blend will provide the match you're expecting.

The more specific the blend, the more important it is to tell your supplier in advance.

Have a custom blend coming up? Talk with Thermal-Chem early. https://www.thermalchem.com/contact/

Learn more about flake planning here: https://www.thermalchem.com/decorative-epoxy-floor-flake-supply/

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we’re recognizing the people who make Thermal-Chem what it is.

Our team shows up every day to keep things moving and support the contractors and crews who put our products to work.

For 50 years, Thermal-Chem has been manufacturing high-performance flooring systems in the U.S. But products are only part of the story.

It’s the people behind the products who make the difference.

To our Thermal-Chem team: thank you for the skill, dedication and hard work you bring to what we do every day. We appreciate you and the work you do.

09/07/2026

Every floor has a crew behind it.

This Labor Day, we’re recognizing the contractors, installers and crews who put in the work, from surface prep to the final finish.

Your skill, craftsmanship and dedication make a difference on every job.

To the people behind every floor: thank you.

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/

Address

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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