Concrete Coatings Sealers Stains etc
Concrete is an extremely durable material and under many conditions it weathers quite well. For many reasons, such as the need to use de-icing chemicals, erosion resistance, aesthetics, resistance to traffic and water repellency, to name a few, coatings, sealers and stains are called for. Manufacturers have responded to the market with myriad products that fall under numerous categories. The products, manufacturer’s and categories on this page are some of those that commercial building restorations consultants specify and contractors rely on.
Cathedral Stone
Products include mineral silicate paints / coatings, repair mortar for historic restoration, penetrating sealers, coatings, fixatives and tools for masonry and stone construction and repair.
Coating Concrete Walls in Design+Durability Magazine
Surface prep, concrete repair and concrete coating “systems” (materials) are clearly and thoroughly addressed in this April, 2016 Design+Durability article written by Ray Tombaugh of KTA-Tator, Inc.
Conproco “Black Book”
Descriptions, selection guides, application guides, competitive product comparisons, and professional tips for Conproco concrete repair and preservation products, stone repair and preservation products, exterior wall systems and below grade waterproofing.
Conproco Product Binder
Fifty-seven Conproco products data sheets in product categories: concrete repair and preservation, masonry repair and preservation, protective coatings (including penetrating sealers, mineral silicate paint, and films), exterior wall systems and below grade waterproofing.
Deck Coatings
This abuildersengineer.com article describes materials and methods for coating surfaces such as parking garage floors, plaza decks, balcony decks, stadium bleachers, recreation roof decks, pool decks, observation decks, and helicopter pads. The materials identified for use on these surfaces are acrylics, cementitious coatings, epoxy, asphalt overlay, latex, neoprene, hypalon, urethane, modified urethane, and sheet systems
Encore Coatings
Encore manufactures wood and concrete deck coatings, paint additives, pool coatings and materials for coating marine structures including treated wood pilings.
Encore Wood Deck Coating product
This page includes three videos, called “Contractor Certification Modules”, that describe the product and how to apply it.
Jeff Moreau’s Blog
Jeff’s blog includes information on Encore and their products and the history of both.
For Decorative Concrete Overlays Avoid These Wrong Turns
November 2014 Durability and Design Magazine article by Frank Lewis of Sundek Products, Inc. on some of the things to do and not to do when applying decorative concrete overlays. Several useful publications are cited. Including the International Concrete Repair Institute’s Guideline No. 310.2-1997 (formerly 03732): Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, and Polymer Overlays, the Portland Cement Association’s (PCA’s) Concrete Slab Surface Defects: Causes, Prevention and ICRI’s 320.2R-2009 Guide for Selecting and Specifying Materials for Repair of Concrete Surfaces
GAF Quest Pavement Coatings
Colorful parking lot, pavement, streetscape, hardscape coatings of multiple layers of waterborne epoxy-modified acrylic coating
Gulf Synthetics
Gulf Synthetics manufactures composite coatings for wood, and concrete, as well as a paint additive that extends the service life of paint applications.
JVS Building Services Report on a Mechanical Room Floor Repair and Coating
This case study details the process of patching cracks in a mechanical room floor and then using a 2 part epoxy coating to create a floor surface and liner to contain water that is occasionally discharged from equipment.
KEIM Concrete Systems
Mineral Silicate products from the company founded by the inventor of the fresco preparation and creation process, Adolf Keim, in 1884. Colored mineral silicate paints by KEIM can transform dull and plain concrete and masonry surfaces and stucco. Potassium silicate paints penetrate and permanently combine chemically to the substrate to which they are applied never to blister or peel. The process is called “petrification” and it produces a surface that is vapor permeable, non-combustible, reflective and resistant to fungus, algae and mold. Keim Concretal® Mineral Stain for Concrete is applied in degrees from completely solid and opaque to veils of translucent color which don’t mask the raw face of the concrete surface.
MVER, Moisture Vapor Emmission Rate testing
The “Tape Down Test”, ASTM D 4263 and the calcium chloride test, ASTM F 1869 are explained in a video. These or similar tests or tests using moisture detection instruments are needed when coating concrete floors with non breathable materials such as high solids epoxies or 100% solids polyurethane. Moisture tests are also needed when laying wood and some laminate floors.
Metzger / McGuire
Epoxies and Polyureas for Concrete Floors
Nawkaw Concrete Cleaning and Staining Services and Materials
Nawkaw’s market niche is in the application of color to masonry and concrete. They consider themselves “the world’s premiere stainer of masonry and concrete” claiming to have pioneered the masonry staining process in 1984. Their extensive experience includes restoration of historical landmarks where color matching is very important.
Nawkaw Masonry Data Sheets and Specifications
Penntek Industrial Coatings, Lakeville, MN
Their shop floor coating systems are: Quartz, Polyurea, Metallic, Chip, Epoxy and “Shop Floor”.
PMMA
Sometimes referred to as acrylic glass, polymethyl methacrylate has been sold under many names, among them are Plexiglas, Acrylite, Lucite, and Perspex. Plexiglass was the name used by the Rohm and Hass Company in 1933, when the material was first brought to market. PMMA is transparent and extremely durable, shatter resistant, and resistant to environmental effects. In addition to floor covering, balcony, plaza and parking surfaces it’s used for automobile instrument panels and the lenses covering lights, lenses for glasses and in appliances. It’s also used for windows, skylights, ballistic protection, signs & displays, bathtubs, LCD screens, furniture and medical and dental applications.
Key Resin Company’s Methyl Methacrylate Page
Resources for Key Resin Flooring & Wall Systems
Including Key Resin Company Technical Bulletins on surface prep and and other subjects.
Soprema Corporation PMMA / MA Liquid Membranes
Polymeric PMMA/PMA liquid applied membranes by Soprema are composed of resins, reinforcements and accessories that allow for a variety of seamless roofing and waterproofing and surface coating solutions. This extremely durable material is for pedestrian and vehicular traffic surfaces, hard to access areas, or where a high degree of chemical resistance is needed. Customized finishes / textures and ease of application allow for creative aesthetics as well. Soprema products were used in this project.
JVS Building Services Report
This case study details the process of preparing the surface of a 517 square foot plaza and applying polymethyl methacrylate under the supervision of the Soprema Corporation technical representative.
PMMA Roofing
The advantages of using PMMA on existing roofing are detailed in this Plant Services Magazine article.
Polyaspartic Coatings
Polyaspartic Coatings
ConcreteNetwork.com article and video on polyaspartic coatings.
What Are Polyaspartics Used For?
ConcreteNetwork.com article and uses for polyaspartic coatings. One of the uses described is bridge beams and piles. Other uses are for garage floors, commercial floors, countertop sealers, interior stained and dyed floors and exterior stamped or stained concrete.
Neogard Floor Roof and Traffic Surface Coatings & Waterproofing
Sundeck – “The National Leader in Concrete Repair & Decoration”
Construction services and materials for decorative concrete overlays, concrete stains, acrylic finishes, epoxy floors, polyaspartic coatings and clear sealers.
Surfkoat – Industrial & Decorative Concrete Materials
product categories include but are not limited to; epoxies, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyaspartics, solvent based acrylic concrete sealers, waterborne acrylic concrete sealers, water repellents, concrete acid stains, water based concrete stains, interior concrete dyes, exterior UV resistant concrete dyes, SP Systems sprayers, application tools and equipment, VOC compliant concrete sealers and coatings, coatings strippers, cleaners, etching solutions, chemical scents, industrial floor wax & polishes, concentrated color packs, liquid release agents, surface retarders, and form retarders.
Watco
A leading direct supplier of industrial strength flooring products in the United Kingdom. Flooring and roof coatings including Watco Fastcoat polyaspartic coating which can be completed, prep to traffic ready in 1 day
Prosoco
PROSOCO is a US company with very extensive experience and success as a manufacturer of products for cleaning, protecting and maintaining concrete, masonry and tile; making building envelopes air and water-tight; and cleaning, protecting and restoring new and existing masonry buildings.
Selecting The Proper Coating For Concrete Floors By Robert R. Cain
This article on ConcreteNetwork.com goes through the process of selecting the best material for the particular application. It also explains, by citing the relevant ASTM and MIL standards, how to determine that the completed concrete coating has met the specifications.
Surfkoat – Industrial & Decorative Concrete Materials
Extremely attractive METALLIC FX™ epoxy floor system, polyaspartic systems, concrete dyes and stains, sealers, repellents, cleaners, strippers, concrete polishing.
Tech Stone Floor & Wall Coatings, Inc.
In combination with Weather Shield Flex™ Damp-Proof Rubber Membrane, HardRock Deck & Dock effectively encapsulates the wood surface, forming a tough weather-proof barrier.
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation Evaluation of Concrete Deck and Crack Sealers
Of the thirteen penetrating sealers studied in 2005 to determine their effectiveness in sealing concrete for road surfaces two products, Sonneborn Penetrating Sealer 40 and Hydrozo Silane 40 surpassed the rest having the best performance and greatest depth of penetration, which was 3.1 mm for Sonneborn Penetrating Sealer 40 and 3.8 mm for Hydrozo Silane 40. Of the ten sealants tested in the study two were deemed best, Sikadur 55 SLV and Dural 335.
