Residential, commercial, and industrial concrete floors can be treated with many different floor treatments. Work environment, performance requirements, cost per square foot, dimensions, and cost per square foot all play important roles in determining the type of flooring to use. In recent years, epoxy flooring has gained a lot of popularity. There is a growing preference for epoxy-coated floors over plain polished concrete floors because of their durability. It is not uncommon for them to ignore polished concrete completely when assessing a project. Even so, polished concrete flooring is an e ..read more

For epoxy to be used safely and effectively, it is imperative to understand epoxy chemistry. A chemical reaction takes place when epoxy resin and hardener are mixed together, transforming the combined liquid ingredients into solids. Cure time is the amount of time it takes for the chemical reaction from liquid to solid to take place. A liquid epoxy becomes a gel as it cures, and then becomes solid as it cures. Mixed epoxy undergoes three states during cure: liquid, gel, and solid. The following epoxy cure stages are explained below: 1st stage: Liquid In epoxy chemistry, open time (also wo ..read more

What is Self-Leveling Concrete? Unlike traditional concrete, self-leveling concrete is composed of cementitious mixtures that behave a lot like concrete itself. As opposed to concrete, however, the material flows much more easily and sets up much faster. Pumped or poured, self-leveling concrete gets evenly spread with a gauge rake after being mixed with water. In the process of spreading out evenly, the mixture continues to level itself out until it has reached its maximum thickness. A self-leveling concrete product can be set up within 1 to 2 hours, depending on the product. The flooring can ..read more

There are many things that you need to consider before fixing or replacing your concrete floors. The first thing that you need to do is to research all of your options. This research can help you determine whether replacing your old concrete floor would be the most viable solution for your situation. It is likely that you only need concrete resurfacing to repair the surface without spending thousands of dollars. What is Concrete Floor Resurfacing? As mentioned above, the most common culprits to damages on concrete floors are heavy foot traffic and impactful machinery. You need to consider oth ..read more

Concrete floors are a beautiful addition to any house or business. Although concrete is a durable flooring option, it still requires regular care and maintenance to keep in good shape. If properly cared for, they can endure for decades, years, or longer before needing to be repaired. In this article, you will see the easiest ways to maintain your home/business concrete floor surfaces. The Basics of Concrete Flooring Maintenance Although concrete flooring is low-maintenance and aesthetic, it is porous and prone to chipping and cracking. Concrete can be stained and damaged by spills and temperat ..read more

In the construction industry, the processes for concrete cutting, concrete surface grinding, and floor polishing are very dusty and dangerous jobs that pose serious health risks to laborers. As a result, concrete slabs, masonry blocks, bricks, and other natural materials contain concentrated amounts of crystalline silica dust. Occupational exposure to this dangerous dust can lead to silicosis, a sickly disease that causes symptoms similar to those of cancer. Exposure to dangerously high levels of silica dust causes approximately 250 construction workers to die each year. Flooring and concrete ..read more

In terms of prepping the concrete slab, acid etching is commonly known and considered to be one of the oldest methods used in the industry. So the question remains, is acid etching still considered a good preparation method for applying epoxy to concrete? In this article, our experts help analyze the acid etching process so you will better understand why acid etching is no longer recommended by coating manufacturers for concrete surface preparation. Surface Preparation: The Secret Formula Before applying an epoxy coating system, it is crucial to prepare the concrete surface so the coating will ..read more

­House shoppers have long recognized the granite countertop's hidden meaning. It is not just a piece of stone; it is a sign of luxury and power. Is that true, though? Certainly, it is pricey, gorgeous, unique, and even difficult to break. But suppose you want to argue granite is the best countertop material. In that case, you have to compare it to a material that has been gaining traction over the last couple of decades that is both edgy and luxurious: concrete. Granite, like concrete, has a considerably longer history as a building and dimension stone material. This option does not, however ..read more

Several factors at play can result in concrete cracks, such as shrinkage, heat, incorrect joint placements, excessive stress and loading conditions, and movements produced by external sources. There are also different techniques and approaches to fix them. Epoxy injections administered directly to the crack get used in some of these repairs or restorations. The method differs based on the fracture location and whether the concrete cracks are horizontal or vertical. Recommended Applications When cracks run through a concrete surface, you can inject the epoxy from both ends. Depending on the app ..read more

Commercial Surface Cleaning and Disinfecting in the Workplace The outbreak officially began shutting facilities down back in March 2020 due to a mandatory quarantine issued by the United States government and by surrounding countries. Some businesses were even forced to close their doors for good but thankfully there were many commercial businesses who were grateful to make ends meet. However many of those business owners began to question if they were using the most significant procedures to ensure a safe and secure workplace. Cleaning your office, warehouse or other commercial floor surface ..read more