Do You Have to Grind Concrete Before Epoxy?
Epoxy coatings can transform damaged, dull concrete into a durable, watertight, chemical resistant floor with a smooth, flawless, and attractive surface. However, before installing an epoxy coating on your concrete, the floor must be properly prepared. Concrete floors need to be cleaned, repaired, leveled, and scarified before applying epoxy, and grinding the concrete is an […]
7 Tips for Choosing the Best Industrial Epoxy Floor Coating
Thanks to exposure from foot traffic, heat, chemicals, heavy equipment, water, and other types of wear and tear, industrial floors suffer from a lot of damage and can be difficult to maintain. Fortunately, by adding a floor coating, you can protect your floors, create an impermeable surface, and ensure they stay visually appealing for years […]
Polished Concrete Flooring for Industrial & Commercial Facilities
If you want to make sure your facility has all of the protection it needs, consider installing polished concrete flooring. You’ll be able to protect your flooring from many different types of damage and avoid the need for frequent maintenance with high-quality polished concrete that maximizes its longevity. Polished concrete is an excellent option for […]
What can ICS do for your company?
Concrete Flooring Company Specializations As a company who often works with corporate clients, our concrete contractors can provide a wide range of concrete floor solutions. For new concrete installation and existing concrete updates, we offer concrete coatings that can provide waterproofing, non-slip finish, and protect your floors from a wide range of hazards. These finishes can be customized […]
The Basics of Concrete Dye and Stains for Businesses
What Are Concrete Dye and Stains? Dye and stains are colored liquid chemicals that can be applied to surfaces using rollers, sponges, and similar tools. Both can be tinted with color combinations to produce a precise color. Dry times vary by product, but most applications can be completed in 24 hours. When the color has […]
Concrete Floor Finishes: 4 Ways to Make Your Lobby Look Welcoming
1. Ceramic or Laminate Tile Getting the look of tile without the higher risks for cracking is relatively easy to accomplish with paint. First, the existing concrete surface must be thoroughly cleaned and polished. Any cracks or blemishes should be repaired as well. The concrete is then painted in a solid color that imitates grout. […]
Concrete Resurfacing for Warehouses
Potential Pitfalls of Damaged Concrete Damaged concrete can cause other problems in your warehouse and can even damage products you are storing. Cracks can allow moisture to enter your building, both from weather and the ground beneath the foundation. Water inside of gaps can contribute to mold and health problems.Likewise, dust can be tracked throughout […]
Concrete Epoxy Coatings: Choosing the Right Contractor
Talk to Multiple Contractors Like any costly purchase, it is important to shop around before making a final decision. Most companies will provide a free evaluation. You want to be comfortable with the crew that will be working on your concrete floors, so it is important to ask questions upfront. Factors to Evaluate Years of […]
Concrete Paint Tips and Tricks
1. Work with a Professional Contractor. It is easy to think that you can roll on a few coats of paint on your own. While you could, the result would be greatly improved by hiring a contractor. A concrete floor professional will have access to industrial-grade materials, while those at the local hardware store are […]
Creating Winning Floors—with a Little Help from Your Supplier
Using TRU Self-Leveling Underlayment Bauer was looking for a natural high shine polished concrete floor, however the space consisted of an old beat up concrete slab with many trenches through out the floor from past and present tenants floor use. Industrial Concrete Services (ICS) of Gorham, Maine, along with CTS/ Rapid Set Cement, presented TRU Self-Leveling Underlayment to […]
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