How-To

  • Preventing Amine Blush: Curing Epoxy …

    Spring and summer weather can be challenging for flooring contractors, with high humidity and fluctuating temperatures creating tough conditions for epoxy installations. These environmental factors often lead to a chemical reaction known as amine blush. This greasy, cloudy film mars the appearance of a fresh epoxy floor and weakens the …
  • Mastering Contaminated Concrete Slabs for …

    Anyone in the business of concrete floor coatings has a story about a slab that seemed routine until, weeks or months later, the floor began to bubble or peel. Most contractors have faced the headache of tracing these failures back to a hidden patch of oil, old adhesive, or a …
  • Remove Old Coatings Right the …

    For professional installers, a new flooring project often begins with an old problem. Existing coatings or adhesives on a concrete slab present one of the most common and critical challenges in surface preparation. Improper removal can lead to adhesion failure, delamination, and costly callbacks that damage your bottom line and …
  • Mastering Surface Preparation for Successful …

    When it comes to concrete coating applications, the saying "proper preparation prevents poor performance" couldn't be more accurate. Surface preparation is the first step in a successful coating system, ensuring longevity, durability, and optimal performance. There are various ways to prep a concrete floor but the proper method in any project …
  • How To Select the Proper …

    Using the correct diamond tooling will dramatically improve your efficiency and jobsite success, but how do you know which ones to choose for specific jobs? The following is a guide to help you make the diamond tooling choices for your project. DIAMOND BOND BASED ON CONCRETE HARDNESS Selecting the proper bonding for …