Diamond Grinding Concrete vs Shot Blasting Concrete: Which Method Should You Use?
Shot blasting concrete and diamond grinding are both methods used to prepare floors for epoxies and resurfacers when installing new flooring systems. But which is the best method for you and your floor installation? How do you determine which technique will better support your new flooring system? Let’s delve into these approaches and find out. Shot Blasting Concrete What Is Shot Blasting Concrete? Shot blasting concrete works by using an airless, centrifugal wheel that propels blast media at a high velocity in a controlled pattern and direction. A blast wheel is accelerated at the concrete surface and contaminants that are removed land in a recovery chamber. Pros & Cons of Shot Blasting Concrete Floors Shot blasting concrete is an affordable option, but it’s not always the best choice for every circumstance. When shot blasting, the machine is required to overlap areas which results in blast lines. Even
Urethane vs Epoxy Concrete Floor Coatings: Which Flooring Solution Is Best for Your Business
People researching concrete floor coatings often wonder whether they should use epoxy or urethane concrete floor coatings. The answer in many cases—although not all—is use both! While there are many benefits to both epoxy and urethane flooring, some qualities of these flooring systems may be better suited for certain environments and applications. So, let’s take a closer look at the differences between epoxy and urethane floor coatings and when to use each. Epoxy Floor Coatings vs Urethane Floor Coatings Each of these floor coatings works in a different way, performs a different function, and has advantages in particular applications. Both provide protection against chemical corrosion, wear, and damage. Both are long-lasting and reduce replacement and maintenance costs. Both increase safety with non-slip surfaces. Both can increase light reflectivity by up to 300% which lowers utility bills, brightens the workspace, and improves employee morale. Epoxy concrete floor coatings function
Joint Caulking
Joint Caulking If you are installing an epoxy coating or polishing your concrete, you better make sure that joint caulking is included in you pricing. Even if you are not installing any flooring, joint caulking should be a high priority for your concrete floors. Floor joints are magnets for: dirt debris liquids Why do concrete floors have saw cuts and joints? Saw cuts in your concrete serve 2 vital purposes: the expansion joints allow for concrete movement and the control joints help determine where your concrete will crack. Concrete is always going to do three things: get hard, move and crack. Your concrete floor joints allow that to happen properly. By filling them and joint caulking correctly, you help protect the side walls of the joints from breaking and you close off areas that debris can get trapped. But what about if your concrete floor joints are already caulked? When
EPOXY COATINGS VS. CONCRETE POLISHING: Long-Term Concrete Floor Maintenance
CONCRETE FLOOR MAINTENANCE FOR LONG-TERM: EPOXY COATING VS. CONCRETE POLISHING Throughout our blog series into which is better, epoxy floor coatings or concrete floor polishing we've compared the aesthetic features, the chemical resistance, the cost of installation and the ease of ease of cleaning of the two. You can read more about attractive concrete floors options here, chemical resistant concrete floor options here, the cost of installation for concrete floor options here, and the ease of cleaning for concrete floor options here. The best option for you of course depends on your needs, wants and objectives. Are you comparing aesthetics, chemical resistance, cost of installation, ease of cleaning, or long-term concrete floor maintenance? We’re going into detail on all of these different needs and wants through a multi-part blog series. In this installment post of the series, we're looking at one of the most important reasons for choosing either epoxy
Epoxy or Polyurethane? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Epoxy Coating vs Polyurethane Coating? Both epoxy coating and polyurethane coating are used in industrial and commercial settings across the globe. Both types of products offer their own set of advantages and considerations, which can make choosing between the two difficult. Luckily, we’re industrial flooring pros and can guide you in the right direction. Let’s start with the facts. By looking at the differences between the two, we can help you decide which is best for your location, needs, and industry. Polyurethane Concrete Coatings Polyurethane is great for abrasion resistance. However, it has trouble bonding to concrete surfaces. Polyurethane is easy to apply and usually has a long pot life. It is rolled on at approximately 2 – 3 mils and is not designed to build any thicker. Polyurethane coatings can be installed with a matte or high shine finish. Polyurethanes have come a long way and can actually
What is Cementitious Urethane?
Cementitious urethane is commonly referred to as urethane concrete or urethane mortar. In layman’s terms, it’s a type of floor coating; but it also happens to be one of the best coatings on the market today for a number of reasons. What is Cementitious Urethane Made Out Of? Cementitious urethane is a modified urethane with Portland cement, water, aggregate and other fine materials. The product was originally designed and formulated for the food and beverage industry to handle the daily wash downs and thermal shock of the facilities. Let’s look at traditional epoxy floor systems for comparison. Epoxy floors are mixing two liquids together to form a reaction. That reaction cures the flooring and creates the great coating that epoxy is known for. Cementitious urethane, on the other hand, uses two liquids mixed with common cement, known as Portland cement, to create a solid surface. What are the Benefits of