Short answer: Every lasting coating starts with sound, properly prepared concrete. Repair and prep are the foundation of the finished floor.
Every lasting coating starts with sound, properly prepared concrete. Repair and prep are the foundation of the finished floor.
Why Prep Determines the Outcome
The single biggest factor in whether a coating lasts is how well the concrete underneath is prepared. Coatings fail when they are applied over dirty, sealed, or smooth concrete that does not give them anything to grip. Proper preparation is what turns a coating into a bonded, durable floor rather than a layer waiting to peel.
Repairing the Concrete
Before any coating goes down, cracks, pits, spalls, and low spots are repaired and filled, and control joints are addressed as needed. This creates a smooth, sound base and prevents existing damage from telegraphing through or undermining the new finish.
Surface Profiling
The concrete is mechanically profiled, typically by diamond grinding or shot blasting, to open the surface and give the coating a strong mechanical bond. The floor is then cleaned of all dust and contaminants so the primer and coating adhere the way they should.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Prep Determines the Outcome?
The single biggest factor in whether a coating lasts is how well the concrete underneath is prepared. Coatings fail when they are applied over dirty, sealed, or smooth concrete that does not give them anything to grip. Proper preparation is what turns a coating into a bonded, durable floor rather than a layer waiting to peel.
Repairing the Concrete?
Before any coating goes down, cracks, pits, spalls, and low spots are repaired and filled, and control joints are addressed as needed. This creates a smooth, sound base and prevents existing damage from telegraphing through or undermining the new finish.
Surface Profiling?
The concrete is mechanically profiled, typically by diamond grinding or shot blasting, to open the surface and give the coating a strong mechanical bond. The floor is then cleaned of all dust and contaminants so the primer and coating adhere the way they should.
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