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Can You Put Resinous Flooring Over a Wood Substrate?

By |2023-10-31T00:01:17+00:00October 27th, 2023|Buildings, Commercial, Flooring, Food & Beverage, Kitchen|

Can You Put Resinous Flooring Over a Wood Substrate? As downtowns are revitalized, it is becoming more common to renovate older buildings. These often become restaurants, bars, or breweries. Since older buildings typically have a wooden subfloor, many people wonder what type of flooring is best. Do you keep the old wood for character and risk the potential for staining or damage? Or do you put in flooring that will be more durable over time? And what can you confidently put over the top of the hardwood or plywood? This is a question we get a lot, so we thought it best to address it head on. With proper planning, you generally can put resinous flooring over a wood substrate. However, you don’t want just anyone handling this project. It’s not as easy as some might think. But first, let’s talk about why you might want a resinous system in the first place.   Seamless,

Commercial Concrete Repair: How Polymer Concrete Can Save the Day

By |2023-08-29T16:48:24+00:00March 1st, 2023|Commercial, Epoxy, Flooring, Res-TEK, Resinous Flooring, Uncategorized|

Everybody’s got a concrete problem. Anyone who works in a commercial or industrial building can attest to that. Everyday wear and tear on warehouses, production floors, processing plants, parking decks, and many other facilities takes a toll. And businesses with forklift traffic can be some of the most vulnerable to cracks and spalling. Commercial concrete repair can be a challenge, both in the time it takes to find someone to do the job right and the time lost in shut downs to the areas in question. Costs can add up quickly and, in a few months, you may have to repair the same area again. Fortunately, there is a product that solves many of the issues associated with industrial concrete repair. RT-05 LM Polymer Concrete is your one-hour solution to any application where the strength of concrete is needed, but the job requires a quick cure, and extended durability is desired. One of the key benefits

Things to Consider When Choosing Commercial Kitchen Flooring

By |2022-11-07T13:44:05+00:00May 28th, 2021|Commercial, Flooring, Kitchen|

In commercial kitchens, the flooring is just as important as the oven and the chef. When it’s good, it makes the whole kitchen run more smoothly. But if it’s slippery, cracked or delaminating, it can cause a number of headaches. Bacteria can grow and pooling water can add to hazards for the staff. Unfortunately, flooring can be one of the last considerations when planning new construction or a remodel when it should be one of the first. In order to ensure a successful installation, and a long-lasting floor, you need to answer a few questions before the job starts. Here are some things you should think about when choosing the right commercial kitchen flooring. 1. Remodel or new construction? If the floor is being installed in a new construction project, the concrete needs to be fully cured, which can take up to 28 days. Some products can be installed over “green” concrete less than 10 days old.

Why You Need a Specialist When Choosing Commercial Flooring

By |2023-08-29T16:40:14+00:00March 29th, 2021|Commercial, Flooring, News|

So, what does epoxy flooring have to do with a band-aid? When you ask for a tissue, you might say “Hand me a Kleenex”. When you ask for a bandage, you might say “I need a Band-Aid”. These are actually branded product names that have come to be known as the actual item they represent. Epoxy has become the Band-Aid of commercial flooring. People search the internet for epoxy flooring, when what they really mean is resinous flooring or fluid-applied flooring. They may not realize that epoxy is just one type of resinous flooring, but it is certainly not the only kind and not always the best solution for a project. Most people think epoxy is “that stuff that looked great in my neighbor’s garage”, which is probably true. A lot of garages have epoxy coatings that do look great and hold up well under the conditions present in a home garage, which is minimal foot traffic,

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