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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

How Decorative Concrete is Being Used More in the Retail Sector

Decorative concrete flooring is becoming a popular choice in flooring surfaces in retail and commercial businesses across the United States and replacing the use of vinyl tile, quarry tile, wood and carpet. The usage of dyes, stains, coloring, textures, patterns , saw cuts and polishing brings a new life to decorative concrete compared to the old look of concrete which was a boring gray flooring choice. Now concrete flooring brings a superb interior design model into any retail and commercial business space. The market for decorative concrete has shown a tremendous growth and it shows to keep growing in the flooring market because the cost of concrete is so much more affordable than other flooring options. Using concrete helps retail and commercial businesses do their part in using sustainable and eco friendly material. Businesses are becoming more interested in helping the environment by using recycled material such as concrete. Retail and commercial f