Start with the Floor

Three Common Causes of Point Load Damage and How to Prevent Them

Simply put, a point load is a non-uniform load – think the wheels of a cart, or a nail tip sticking out of the bottom of a pallet. All floors have a compressive strength (load per area in pounds per square inch) that the floor can withstand before failing.

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2 min

Broom Finish? – Just Say No

A broom finish is a well-known technique for making concrete slip resistant. It’s created by running a broom over the surface of freshly troweled concrete to create a textured finish. As an Applicator Developer, I’m consistently asked if a broom finish is a sufficient slab profile for a resinous flooring system. The answer is always no.

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3 min

Floor Maintenance – Create a Cleaning Schedule

Creating a floor maintenance schedule is about much more than making sure your floor stays looking sharp – it’s also about protecting your investment, customers, and employees. Poorly maintained floors can deteriorate quicker shortening their lifespan.

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4 min

No Need to Blush…

Amine blush, bloom, or “sweating” are common names used to identify the greasy or whitish deposits that form on the surface of epoxy when environmental conditions such as cool temperatures, elevated levels of carbon dioxide, or elevated moisture levels are present. Save yourself from going red in the face with embarrassment by preventing amine blush before it happens.

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2 min

How Hospital Flooring Factors into Stopping Infections

Floors in hospital rooms have been overlooked as a source for pathogen dissemination, with potentially dangerous results.

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2 min

Put your BEST Floor Forward

If a picture is truly worth a thousand words, then why would you do yourself the disservice of not taking quality photos? Photographs not only are your best testimonial to showcasing your skills and a job well done, but they can also help address issues and concerns should the installation not go according to plan.

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2 min

Top 3 Requirements of Brewery Floors

The craft beer craze is still going strong with new breweries popping up on every corner. One thing is certain, American’s can’t get enough of that local beer flavor. So what goes into running or renovating a space to make it well suited not only for brewing that malted deliciousness, but also for showcasing to patrons? One of the most important features of these spaces is below your feet.

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