Floor Coating Removal

Floor coating removal

Floor coating removal is required to ensure maximum bond strength between concrete surface and fresh metallic epoxy, urethane, polyaspartic flooring.

If the concrete surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry and free of substrate has recently been subjected to moisture, free of all contaminants.

New concrete must be cured for minimum of 28 days with no more than 4% moisture.

Any curing or hardening compounds, form oils, release agents or laitance must be removed by means of mechanical abrasion. Shot blasting or diamond grinding are the recommended methods.

Grinding the surface of the concrete for floor coating removal

Grinding the surface of the concrete and opening the pores of the concrete to rate is greater than 6 mils it increases the probability allow maximum penetration of the primer.

Ensure the methods of mechanical abrasion are dust-free.

Remove any contamination

Ensure all loose concrete, grease and oil is removed, using a scarifier, diamond grinder, bush hammer or other methods,The concrete surface must be clean and sound. Remove any dust, laitance, grease, oil, dirt, curing agents, impregnations, wax, foreign matter, coatings and detritus from the surface by appropriate mechanical means, in order to achieve a profile equivalent to ICRI / CSP 3 – 4 for floors.

The compressive strength of the concrete substrate should be at least 25 MPa (3625 psi) at 28 days and a

Mixing

Make sure you read the instructions on the label for mixing ratio, mixing ratio varies between concrete floor coatings depending on the manufacturer, some of them 1-to-1 some 1-to-2 some 3 to 1 , Parts A to Parts B by volume. Always premix using an industrial mixer.

Patch any uneven or damaged concrete, If stability of existing coating is in question, test a small section.

Concrete coating application

Prime Coat: Apply uniform coverage without puddling as a prime coat onto the substrate using a brush, roller or squeegee.

Wear Coat: Once the prime coat is tack free, apply the wear coat using a squeegee or roller and backroll to achieve even coverage. If time between coats exceeds 48 hours at 22 °C (71 °F), abrade surface and wipe clean with a solventdampened cloth.

Polyurethane Flooring System

Polyurethane flooring system

Is a state-of-the-art, medium-duty, phthalate-free, water-dispersed polyurethane-based/ cement and aggregate screed, applicable at thicknesses ranging from 2 to 4 mm (80 to 160 mil). It is designed to be installed as a self-levelling floor topping that provides an easy-to-clean, smooth surface with medium slip resistance values and is typically used for general, industrial applications.

Represents superior polyurethane/ cement technology, combining easier application, resistance to blistering and improved performance

Polyurethane flooring system typically used in food and beverage processing plants, wet and dry processing areas, freezers/coolers, laboratories, chemical processing plants, warehouses and storage areas.

Polyurethane flooring description

Polyurethane flooring is a multi-component, polyurethane/cement-based screed with a high level of chemical resistance. It is formulated to cover industrial floors that are subject to medium to heavy traffic flow, aggressive chemicals and thermal shock where a lightly textured surface is required, by applying at 3/16″ to 1/4″ (4.5 to 6 mm) in thickness.Polyurethane complies with the standards applied in the food and beverage industries.

Features And Benefits Of Polyurethane

• Creates a seamless, textured, thin-layered screed from 3/16″ to 1/4″ (4,5 to 6 mm) thick, with , basic solutions, grease, saline solutions and hydrocarbons, therefore avoiding the need for broadcasting.

• A 1/4″ (6 mm) thick coat of Polyurethane flooring withstands thermal shock up to 176°F (80°C).

• The in-service temperature for a 1/4″ (6 mm) thick screed of Polyurethane varies from -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C).

• Due to its high mechanical strength and resistance to abrasion, Polyurethane is suitable for floors subjected to heavy traffic flow.

• Screeds made from polyurethane flooring system are easy to clean and have a rough, non-slip finish.

Surface Preparation

Concrete surfaces must be clean and sound. Remove all dust, dirt, existing paint films, efflorescence, exudates, laitance, form oils, hydraulic or fuel oils, brake fluid, grease, fungus, mildew, biological residues or any other contaminants which may prohibit good bond. Prepare the surface by any appropriate mechanical means, in order to achieve a profile equivalent to ICRI / CSP 3 – 6. The compressive strength of the concrete substrate should be at least 25 MPa (3625 psi) at 28 days and a minimum of 1.5 MPa (218 psi) in tension at the time of application. Repairs to cementitious substrates, filling of blowholes, levelling of irregularities, etc. should be carried out using an appropriate profiling mortar. Contact Us for recommendations.

Epoxy Resin Floor Coating

Epoxy resin floor coating is highly resistant to oil, gasoline, bleach, transmission fluid, cleansers and more. This is one the main reasons they’re frequently used in institutional and commercial buildings also garages and within the automotive industry need high-performance flooring. Besides withstanding chemical spills/cleaners, epoxy floor coating is also heat and water-resistant. They are almost impervious to most chemical spills without any negative effects on the coating.

Concrete Protective Epoxy Resin Floor Coating

It is important to protect the concrete floors by using any kind of protective epoxy resin floor coating material. Concrete Protective coatings it plays a big role in protecting when it comes to structures. The main purpose of epoxy resin floor coating is to protect the slab from contamination or deterioration, offering added benefits like aesthetics, chemical resistance, non-skid, physical performance, ease of maintenance, and other such features is also desired, floors are the most abused parts of any building, so it is highly essential to make sure to protect it with Epoxy flooring, chemical attack, abrasion, thermal shock impact, and all such abuses affect the floors more than any other part, concrete floors are generally known to be porous, this makes it have a higher tendency to create dust from continuous wear and abuse, protect concrete floors by using any kind of concrete floor sealer.

Each environment has its own flooring specifications and requirements. Many environments often need high-performance systems that can handle intense pedestrian traffic (schools, supermarkets, etc.) while being aesthetically pleasing.

Industrial Epoxy Flooring for Manufacturing

The heavy wear and tear, abrasion, oils and chemicals characteristic of many manufacturing facilities necessitate industrial-strength epoxy flooring that endures serious abuse. Your manufacturing facility’s industrial epoxy coatings has to be tough, chemical-resistant and easy to clean—our industrial floor coatings & systems meet all these requirements and more. No matter the type of manufacturing your facility performs, we have the hard working concrete floor coatings and finishes to do the job.

Concrete floor resurfacing

Concrete floor resurfacing, IF YOU HAVE UNEVEN FLOORS FULL OF TRIP HAZARDS DON’T GET MAD GET IT EVEN AND FLAT.

worn-out concrete is not a pleasant sight, it involves a lot of cracks, dents, stains. It can be costly to top it off with tile or stone and even more costly to tear it out and install a new concrete floor. The best solution to restoring old concrete slabs is through concrete floor resurfacing.

Concrete floor resurfacing with epoxy flooring is an affordable makeover that is 3X stronger than concrete surfaces in industrial, commercial warehousing facilities interior floors in Toronto.

Benefits of Concrete Resurfacing

Decorative concrete floor resurfacing highly recommended it offers many benefits for industrial, commercial use:

Cost effective – It is an economical option because it requires less material, labor, and installation time than new concrete floor.

Aesthetics – There are various concrete floor resurfacing coatings and self levelling overlays to choose from, each with a range of designs and colour they last longer and do better job, non-porous surface made of epoxy resins flooring systems is scratch, heat, impact, and moisture resistant. Concrete on its own would absorb any and all harmful substances that would create an unhealthy work environment.

Durability – Concrete resurfacing makes use of materials that are tough, long-lasting, and they are easy to clean and maintain and create less hassle than any other floor. Dust, debris, dirt do not stick and stain your epoxy floors so you will be spending less time on maintenance and more time on your business.

Sustainability – It restores the existing concrete floors eliminating the need for new concrete material.

Coatings and Overlays for Decorative Concrete Resurfacing Projects

There are different types of coatings and overlays that can be used to give your concrete floor a facelift. Each one comes with their own special features, designs, colors, and more. Here is a brief description of each application that we offer:

Concrete resurfacing with Epoxy Flooring

Epoxy Flooring – A mix of resin and hardener, epoxy is well-known for being a durable material. This seamless coating is best used on commercial, industrial warehousing facilities concrete floor surfaces and garage floors in the GTA.

Polyurea Polyaspartic – This is also a two-component part A and B material similar to epoxy. It is tough, resistant to most chemicals, and it can be installed and cured in a short time, no production down Time. It also commonly used in commercial, industrial warehousing facilities floor surfaces and garage floors in the GTA. For more information about concrete floor resurfacing products you can go to sika.com

Treat yourself to better concrete spaces.

If You have uneven floors full of trip hazards don’t get mad get it even. Our concrete resurfacing solutions @ epoxy flooring source will make sure that your concrete surfaces are restored, renewed and free of trip hazard. We specialize in resurfacing and refinishing concrete floor surfaces for industrial, commercial and residential locations in Toronto. We also offer polished concrete, garage flooring, self-levelling overlays, and other decorative concrete coating services.

For a more detailed discussion, contact us or give us a call @ 4168818105 to request a free consultation and cost estimate.

Concrete polishing

Concrete polishing is a series of mechanically ground steps includes the use of densifier to produce durable, dust free, reflective, green flooring system that is suitable for residential commercial and industrial settings. The concrete floor surface is processed through a series of steps (in general a minimum of 6 grinding steps of processing is considered polished concrete) utilizing progressively finer grinding tools. The grinding tools are progressive grits of industrial diamonds in a bonded material such as metal/hybrid/resin often referred to as diamond polishing pads. Polished Concrete is a “Green” flooring system and LEED approved. Concrete is not considered polished before 800 grit, and it is normally finished to either the 800, 1500, or 3000 grit level. Dyes designed for concrete polishing are often applied to add color to polished concrete as well as other options such as scoring, creating radial lines, grids, bands, borders, and other designs.

Polished Concrete

Polished Concrete floor is incredibly durable and its longevity significantly decreases waste from flooring systems that require initial purchase and delivery and replacement over time such as tile, VCT tile, hardwood and carpet which have a limited life cycle.

Concrete Polishing

Polished concrete is an affordable, easy to maintain, durable and beautiful flooring solution that uses your existing concrete substrate to create a bright, clean and professional look. Rivaling the look of polished marble or granite, polished concrete has the strength and stain resistance to hold up under tough conditions. Maintenance is as easy as a wet mop, and it never needs to be waxed and buffed decreasing both your costs and your downtime. Old or new concrete can be transformed into a beautiful floor with the colour and sheen of your choice.

Polished Concrete Is Easy and Inexpensive to Maintain

As the person responsible for your facility upkeep, you want an option that looks good and is easy to maintain. Instead of spending countless hours trying to keep your floor in good condition by waxing and buffing, polished concrete requires very little maintenance – at least 30% less than VCT tile. All you have to do to keep the floor looking great is to sweep and damp mop as needed. Because the protective surface works as a barrier against spills, cleanup is kept simple. Polished concrete will not harbour dust, dirt, and allergens.

Frequent Uses of Polished Concrete

Some of the most common uses for polished concrete are in warehouses, retail stores, auto showrooms, office buildings, hotels, industrial facilities, restaurants, schools, institutions, packing and dry goods facilities, and paper mills, for more info on concrete polishing you can check Sika.com for design and colour choice.

Concrete floor grinding

Concrete floor grinding is a cutting process that involves removing a thin layer at the surface of hardened concrete using closely spaced diamond blades. Concrete floor grinding is one of many methods of surface preparation cleaning, removing trip hazards, levelling, repair is essential to the strength, durability, aesthetics and reliability of your manufacturing facility floor safety aspect.

Adhesive and coating removal by concrete floor grinding

Concrete floor grinding it is also can be used to remove coating or adhesive or any kind of paint from the surface of concrete, epoxy flooring longevity depends on quality of the surface prep prior to Epoxy Floor coating installation. Based on the hardness of the concrete, specific tooling is selected to achieve desired results, and the tooling, speed and machine settings are adjusted with each subsequent grinding pass.

Concrete floor grinding it’s also used in the Process of polishing

Diamond grinding it’s also used in the process of polishing concrete doesn’t damage the concrete and the surface is either prepared for resinous coating or further grinding continues to polish the concrete. Concrete Grinding machines connected to powerful vacuums to eliminate the majority of the concrete dust and prevent air contamination.

Warehouse floors

Warehouses have a lot of different uses, but typically they are high-traffic areas with heavy machinery and heavy product being stored on the floors. It is not unusual for the floor to get soiled by oil spills or other greasy lubricants from machines or forklifts. Uncoated concrete floors are difficult to clean and even more difficult to maintain. Concrete floor grinding it is also used before before publication of anypublication of any floor coating, the warehouse floor with concrete protective Coatings such as epoxy flooring, polyurethane floor resurfacing overlay will make it easier to maintain and will reduce future spending on crack and joint repair.

Concrete surface preparation grinding , shot blasting

Concrete surfaces are prepared before laying down a topcoat not only for superficial reasons but also for mechanical reasons. Construction work requires surface preparation prior to installing Epoxy Floor Coating in industrial and commercial applications in order to create long-lasting hold and durability. The texture of the existing concrete is an important consideration when laying down sika-floor coatings or epoxy resurfacing materials.

What is Concrete Surface Profile or CSP?

Epoxy flooring and coatings need proper bonding. Construction professionals see to it that the surface has the right concrete surface profile or CSP. The International Concrete Repair institute has developed benchmark guidelines to help contractors. CSP is a measure of average distance from the peaks of the surface to the valleys

Surface Preparation

We know what it takes to get the floor you want and need. Hands down the most important part of a successful flooring system is the preparation and repair of the concrete substrate.

Prepping before coating or polishing a concrete floor is accomplished by the IA team through a combination of Diamond Grinding, Shot Blasting, Hand Grinding, Sanding, Scrubbing, Vacuuming and Joint Caulking to remove existing floor covering, dust and particles, to level and etch, and to repair all major cracks and chips. Preparation is essential to the strength, durability, aesthetics, and reliability of the floor. The best polishing team or epoxy floor coating solution will be unsuccessful without preparation by a skilled team.

Epoxy Floor Coatings require a slightly porous and very clean surface to adhere properly. The first steps in both coating and polishing projects include:

Removing residue, contaminants, older coatings

Removing carpet glue, tile mastics, and mortar beds

Carefully cleaning to remove dirt, grit, and debris

Leveling as necessary

Caulking joints, and filling cracks and pits based on the needs of the particular substrate

What’s the condition of your floor?

Do you have tile, hardwood or carpet currently on the floor, or glues or mastics left after the removal of that type of flooring?

Has there ever been an epoxy coating on your floor?

Is the current coating chipping, cracking or peeling?

How many divots and pits are present in your floor area?

Does your floor have chemical, oil or grease residue?

How long and deep are the cracks in your concrete slab?

Do you have joints that have started to wear or crack?

How deep is your dirt and grime layer?

Does your floor require any leveling?

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