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Understanding The Science Of Working With Floor Hardeners

Floorings are hard, but not always hard; with the time the cracks starts to appear and often starts to wear out before time. To increase their longevity; floor hardeners are used. It acts like a concealer that ensures the flooring doesn’t get damaged for a longer time. What’s the theory of using Xtreme Polishing Systems floor hardeners? Usually, these floor hardeners work like this: The usual flooring contains calcium carbonate, lime which plays an important role in strengthening and making it durable. However; the chemical reactions don’t reach every last bit of the cement. With the growing trend within the concrete flooring industry is to apply the floor hardeners on freshly-troweled concrete in what is referred to as a pre-seal.   Professionals/workmen specialized in flooring treatment advises to apply hardeners within 28 days of time after the concrete surface has laid out which gives maximum performance. Professionals at Xtreme Polishing Systems recommends 28 days

WHY YOU WILL NOT REGRET DYING YOUR CONCRETE FLOORS

When it comes to construction of buildings, many construction companies will always work with concrete. Concretes are unique and popular in our world today as they are strong and durable making them the best option for construction. They are also very absorbent making it an easy task to apply dye on them. For this reason, the culture where people dye concrete floors has taken root, and it has proved to be worth the while. When you choose to dye concrete floors, you are making a superior choice over other methods of beautifying concrete. There are numerous benefits of choosing to dye concrete floors that you will not enjoy when you choose any other method of decorating your concrete. Some of the advantages I am speaking about include: They do not react: dyes are very gentle on your concrete and have no reactive properties which may react with calcium chloride which is found n concrete. This means that your concrete will last longer and be in great condition. Dye penetrates m

The Importance of Continuing Education for Polished Concrete and Epoxy Coatings in the Concrete Flooring Industry

When it comes to polished concrete floors or epoxy coating in the floor installation industry, it is important to be knowledgeable about the process to complete projects properly. Even the most professional floor installer, with many years of experience, will still need to continue education in the flooring industry . Most professional and successful floor installers never stop learning the fundamentals of the floor industry. Continued education can inform professional’s new and approved ways to complete jobs properly, beautifully and cost efficiently. Continued education through classes and seminars should always be continued to learn new and proper ways to complete projects like polished concrete and epoxy coatings. Polished concrete and epoxy flooring have grown in popularity as home, commercial, warehouse and business owners have learned the importance of flooring whether for aesthetics or functionality. Polished concrete is become the hottest flooring

Epoxy Floor Coatings vs. A Basic Mechanical Floor Polish

Epoxy Coatings are a revolutionary product because when it is applied to concrete flooring it makes the flooring durable, colorful and valuable. Epoxy coating has been used more and more in hotels, showrooms, restaurants, retail outlets, industries, garages, warehouses and more to protect and provide beautiful coloring to the concrete flooring. The epoxy coating process is a chemical reaction after combining epoxide resin and a polyamine hardener that converts them from a liquid to a solid. The solid epoxy is applied over concrete flooring to provide the flooring with a high gloss, colorful and durable surface. There are a number of benefits to applying epoxy floor coating to concrete flooring.   Epoxy provides a seamless surface that is durable, attractive, shiny, colorful and easy to keep clean. Epoxy floor coating protects the original concrete because the coating is resistant to chemical spills. Also, epoxy flooring is considered a “green” alternative to building mat