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Understanding the A to Z of Epoxy Resin

The term epoxy has been widely adapted for many uses beyond fiber reinforced polymer composites. Today, epoxy adhesives are sold in local hardware stores, and epoxy resin is used as the binder in countertops or coatings for floors. The myriad of uses for epoxy continues to expand, and variants of epoxies are constantly being developed to fit the industries and products they are used in. Here are some things that epoxy resin is used in: General purpose adhesives As the binder in cement and mortars Rigid foams Non-skid coatings Solidifying sandy surfaces in oil drilling Industrial coatings Potting and encapsulating media Fiber reinforced plastics Epoxy is thermosetting . That means that it cures depending on the surrounding temperature. Once epoxy is cured, it cannot be uncured. Epoxy is an epoxide, which simply means that it's more reactive to other chemicals. A polyepoxide such as epoxy is made up of unreacted epoxide. This basically means that pure epoxy is ext

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

The Safety of Polished Concrete |

Polished concrete is becoming an extremely popular flooring option for business facilities , factories , schools and residential homes because concrete flooring is as easy way to use a low maintenance, eco-friendly material. Concrete eliminates the need to use other flooring like carpeting, tile, laminate and wood while lasting a lifetime. Also it does not need to be replaced like other flooring options. Concrete flooring is a budget saving option when picking decorative flooring for schools , hospitals , factories , residential homes , commercial and retail buildings. Also polished concrete is a safe surface, wet or dry, when grounded down, polished and correctly cleaned . It is considered one of the highest choices in flooring options for being the safest from accidents like slips, trips and falls. How safe can polished concrete flooring be? And how does one determine the safety of concrete flooring ? The Concrete Polishing Association of Americ

When To Use Concrete Dye vs. Concrete Stain

Concrete flooring is popular flooring option among businesses, warehouses, schools, hospitals, and even residential homes because it is easily maintained and durable. By simply adding a c olor to the concrete floor, this will help make the bland grey coloring of concrete come to life! Additionally, it is an easy step to do and will make the concrete slab look luxurious. The main question when adding coloring to concrete flooring is whether to use concrete dye or a concrete stain . Before trying either one on concrete flooring, it is important to recognize the difference, as the end results of the dye and stain are different from one another. Out of the two choices to vamp up concrete flooring, concrete staining is a more in depth process than concrete dying . This is mainly due to the surface of the concrete needing to be cleaned thoroughly before application. The reason why concrete stains are more of a tedious process is because stains are more acid or solvent-