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Moisture Vapor Control Barriers for Concrete Floors

Moisture Vapor Control Barriers for Concrete Floors When concrete floors are located in garages or a sub-level like basements, they may be exposed to moisture. Dampness problems are among the most frequent problems encountered in commercial spaces and residences. Damp proofing is necessary when controlling moisture and by applying a moisture vapor barrier coating you are securing a damp proof concrete floor. Moisture vapor barrier systems reduce the permanence of moisture vapor through concrete substrates which ultimately provides greater flexibility for new construction projects, minimizes facility down time, simplifies application and enables durable solutions. Xtreme Polishing Systems supplies excellent moisture blocking products that's guaranteed to reduce labor costs and save you money: Vapor Reduction Membrane Kit - is a 100% solids, 2-part epoxy coating specifically designed for controlling the moisture vapor emission rate from new or existing slab on grade cons

Epoxy Coatings for Concrete Floors

Epoxy Coatings for Concrete Floors Floor coatings are a fantastic solution for your concrete surfaces. Concrete can have a pleasant sight for some people, however others might not find that concrete appearance as being tasteful. Fortunately there are plenty of solutions for those who prefer to explore a more creative and decorative approach. What is Epoxy? Epoxy is an industrial coating that works as an extremely durable adhesive and binds to your concrete surfaces. Epoxy coatings are designed to protect the surface it is applied to, whether it be your countertops, floors and even your walls. Epoxy is a self leveling and protective material that helps prevent corrosion on your surfaces so it has become a popular choice for businesses and homeowners. Beside being undeniably secure, one of the best traits of applying epoxy to your surfaces is the multitude of mesmerizing color pigments and dazzling glitters that you can incorporate into the epoxy mix itself

Cutting Edge Ideas for Outdoor Concrete Applications

Cutting Edge Ideas for Outdoor Concrete Applications Do you have a mundane patio slab or a simple concrete walkway? Outdoor applications for concrete floors are available to help improve your exterior surfaces. Getting creative with your concrete is a pleasant task and leaves you with beautiful results. Almost any activity that you enjoy inside your home can also be exercised outside, therefore you want to have an appealing outside environment for you and your neighbors to enjoy. There are multiple ways to create an architectural accents to your concrete, some are by utilizing colors an other are done through textures, shapes and patterns. Either way your concrete surfaces will be completely transformed and precisely crafted into your own magnificent surfaces. Exterior concrete dyes and exterior concrete stains are available to decorate your concrete surfaces and is extremly affordable for those on a budget. Color charts are available online for you to view anywhere and at

How To Protect Your Concrete Floors

How To Protect Your Concrete Floors Concrete is designed for any type of environment and offers an extensive list of advantages including being a cost effective solution for flooring and having extreme durability and strength. Protecting your concrete surface is vital in keeping your concrete floors safe from severe damage overtime. Our experts at Xtreme understand that everyone has different preferences so we made sure to have a multitude protective coatings available for your concrete floor surfaces. Concrete Sealers Concrete sealers are one of the simplest of the many techniques when protecting and restoring your concrete floor. Concrete sealers protect your floors from heavy foot traffic and chemical spills. Epoxy Coatings An epoxy coating is an industrial-grade protective coating that is applied over your concrete floors once the concrete surface has been ground with a concrete floor grinder . Epoxy is an adhesive material that bonds to the concre

How to Pick the Most Efficient Floor Scraper?

For those, who are even remotely related to the construction industry, the importance of a floor scraper is more than just obvious. For what it’s worth, an efficient floor scraper can easily undertake the work of anywhere between 5 and 10 labourers thus helping save both time, and money. Moreover, this can eventually result in a considerable reduction in the overall project timeline. The significance of a scraper can also be gauged by the fact that its use frees up a large number of workers who can take up other crucial tasks in the extra time that they have on hand. Simply put, the use of scrapers ensures a greater return on investment, which is something every contractor wants. Given that scrapers are more or less an innate part of the process of construction, here are a few points that must be given due consideration while picking them up. Utility Unlike in most cases, when it comes to floor scrapers, it is not necessary that the equipment which looks comparatively bigge