Story County · Iowa
Epoxy & resin supply
for Ames, IA
A large research university with agriculture and veterinary programs shapes Ames, along with student housing and steady residential growth.
Floors in Ames
Humid summers and amine blush
Contractors here see campus-related facilities, rental properties, labs and homes that need garages and basements done well.
Humid summer air can cause blush or cloudiness on epoxy, especially in cool basements. Watch the dew point and run dehumidifiers. Check the data sheet for recoat guidance if blush appears.
When to install: Spring and fall offer moderate conditions. In summer, control humidity indoors, and in winter, heat the space and the slab.
Getting supplies: Ames orders ship from U.S. Resin Supply nationwide, with shipping added to the order. The closest of our 10 stores is U.S. Resin Supply – Montgomery in Montgomery, IL, about 311 driving miles away.
Recommended for Ames
Systems to start with
Solid color floor
Try it for student rental floors in Ames. Uniform pigmented EpoxyStarz with a specified protective finish.
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Decorative flake
Try it for research and lab support spaces in Ames. Vinyl flake broadcast over an EpoxyStarz base with a PolyStar PRO ST clear coat.
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Surface prep & repair
Start here for garage flake floors in Ames. Assessment, grinding and CrackStarz PolyFast repairs before coating.
View system →A starting point, not a specification. Confirm the full build and each product’s data sheet with our team before ordering.
Ames FAQ
Questions from Ames
Do you ship epoxy and coating supplies to Ames, IA?
Yes. U.S. Resin Supply ships nationwide, including to Ames. Order online and shipping is added to your order. For product questions, call U.S. Resin Supply – Montgomery at (630) 242-4774.
Can I coat a floor on a humid Iowa summer day?
You can, but control the space. Keep the slab temperature above the dew point and use dehumidifiers or air conditioning. Humidity can cause blush, which may need to be cleaned before the next coat.
Where is the closest U.S. Resin Supply store to Ames?
U.S. Resin Supply – Montgomery in Montgomery, IL is the closest of our 10 stores, about 311 driving miles away. Most Ames customers order online and have materials shipped.
Is there hands-on epoxy training for Ames contractors?
Yes. Classes run at our stores in California, Nevada, Illinois and Florida, and contractors travel in for them. See the class list on this page or the training page for dates and seats.
Hands-on training
Learn it hands-on
Ames contractors travel in for these hands-on classes at our stores:
Ordering from Ames
1 · Order onlinePick your system and products from the catalog. Shipping to Ames is added to your order.
2 · Ask before you buyNot sure what you need? Call U.S. Resin Supply – Montgomery at (630) 242-4774 (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) or email montgomery@usresinsupply.com.
3 · Read the data sheetsCheck each product’s technical data sheet for mixing, cure and recoat times before the job.
Closest store
U.S. Resin Supply – Montgomery
2271 Cornell Ave, Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 242-4774 · montgomery@usresinsupply.com · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Drive distances and times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing without traffic. Shipping is available nationwide.