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Concrete resurfacing with self leveling concrete over cutback adhesive or carpet glue

After resurfacing and sealing Concrete floors have become new floor covering choice for designers and home owners across Unites States and Canada due to their artistic designs and durability. During renovation and remodeling of existing buildings, quiet often it is required to convert an existing floor covering like vinyl tiles or carpets into concrete flooring. [...]

Concrete resurfacing over ceramic, quarry, VCT tiles and non-cushioned sheet vinyl with a self leveling concrete

After: Ceramic tiles covered with Param 5500 The advent of calcium aluminate cement technology in self leveling concrete allows it to be installed directly over ceramic, quarry, VCT tiles and non-cushioned sheet vinyl. This is great news for property owners and architects. Property owners like the fact that by installing a self leveling concrete directly [...]

Concrete polishing with colloidal silica concrete densifier

Concrete densifiers are typically solutions of silicates that react with calcium hydroxide which is a by-product of cement hydration process. These silicates in the concrete densifiers penetrate the concrete surface  and a form a gel filling up the pores in the concrete thereby strengthenthe concrete matrix. Advantages of densifier: It delivers a denser,  harder surface for polishing It [...]

Concrete resurfacing over wood or plywood substrates

During renovation and remodeling of existing buildings, more and more people are looking for ways to convert their existing wood or plywood subfloors into concrete floors. The daily temperature and humidity changes cause the wood floors to move and expand under stress. The joints between boards and rough uneven surfaces become pronounced. Traditional latex-modified or [...]

Decorative concrete floors – How they can contribute to LEED points?

A potential customer (whether a property owner or an architect) might ask how decorative concrete floor could possibly meet LEED requirements and be considered environmentally friendly. If that question arises, here are your talking points: Thermal mass: Concrete takes a while to heat up – and also a while to cool down. That’s because it has what’s [...]