FAQs
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What are the overall benefits of protective surface treatments? |
With the proper selection of materials, a protective surface treatment will add many years of serviceability to a concrete floor by providing protection against mechanical abrasion, erosion, and chemical attack, while also promoting maintenance and ease of cleaning. Additionally, high performance coatings protect the concrete surface from thermal shock, staining, and ultraviolet exposure.
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How are protective coatings used to control sub-slab moisture and vapor transmission, which typically result in concrete deterioration? |
Protective surface treatments negate moisture vapor transmission by applying a topping, which provides a denser matrix to lower the permeability of moisture in the concrete through capillary moisture action. These systems act to reduce the rate of transmission to less than the acceptable industry level of 3 lbs. per 1,000 square feet in a 24-hour period.
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What are different commercial and industrial applications where protective surface treatments can be applied? |
Due to the wide-ranging benefits of protective surface treatments, industrial and commercial applications are endless. Below are some of the more commonly used applications:
- secondary containment
- tank linings, process flooring
- pharmaceutical facilities
- food & beverage plants
- power generation industries
- water & wastewater treatment plants
- chemical processing facilities
- loading docks
- hospitals
- laboratories
- restaurants
- schools
- hospitality industries
- areas with safety issues
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Does a surface treatment change the psi (pounds per square inch) or strength of concrete? Why is this important in commercial and industrial settings? |
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A resinous floor topping will not change the compressive strength of the substrate to which it is applied. It can however increase physical properties like flexural strength, if the applied systems have greater flexural strength than the substrate.
It can change the effective pounds per square inch from 3500 psi (i.e., concrete) up to as much as 14,000 psi, based upon the type of coating system applied. |
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What are common surface problems found in commercial and industrial plants that can be resolved by applying protective coatings? |
The problems that can be resolved by protective coatings include, but are not limited to, the following:
- chemical corrosion
- erosion and spalling
- dusting of concrete surface
- water vapor transmission
- oil and grease stains
- growth of bacteria or fungi
- slick and dangerous surfaces
- delamination due to freeze/thaw cycling
- surface cracks and/or breakage of joints (control, expansion, etc.)
- buildup of static electricity
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My company just moved into a new warehousing facility with concrete floors. Should we apply a surface treatment to our new floors, and if so, which surface treatment will best serve this purpose? |
You absolutely should surface treat your new concrete floors. Doing so will protect the integrity of the floors from normal wear and tear and, in turn, protect your investment. The majority of our installations are designed to handle specific problems. Your installation should be guided by your individual needs. Depending on the traffic patterns and loads, the system could vary as follows:
- Foot Traffic - Epoxy Primer, Epoxy Intermediate Coat, Polyurethane Finish Coat.
- Light Vehicular Traffic - Epoxy Primer, Epoxy Slurry Intermediate (with or without a broadcast), Epoxy or Polyurethane Topcoat.
- Heavy Vehicular Traffic - Epoxy Primer, Epoxy Mortar @ 3/16" to 1/4", Epoxy Intermediate Coat, Epoxy or Polyurethane Topcoat.
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Our liquid chemical tanks are leaking onto the floor of our manufacturing facility. The chemical leak has caused our concrete floors to delaminate. Can a protective coating remedy this problem? |
Yes. The depth of chemical contamination should be confirmed with core drill samples. The contaminated substrate will need to be removed during surface preparation. The protective coating/lining system will need to be selected based on the chemical commodity, concentration of the chemical, temperature at which it is stored, and the condition of the substrate being coated/lined.
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