How To Dry Out Concrete in 24 Hours One of the biggest problems I faced working in San Francisco was the amount of time it took to dry out concrete after the cleaning process. I would stop by the job site every other day to measure for moisture. It would sometimes take weeks for the…
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Researchers find that concrete structures can actually REDUCE air pollution by absorbing sulfur dioxide Here’s an interesting article I came across. I didn’t know that concrete can actually reduce air pollution. It covers how concrete can absorb sulfur dioxide which is super toxic. Unlike carbon dioxide which is helpful to the environment and accelerates plant…
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How To Remove Epoxy From Concrete So there are many different ways of removing epoxy and other sealers from concrete. Here’s how to remove epoxy from concrete floors considering the different types of concrete and methods. Pick out which of these is right for your project. Shot Blast Machines Shot blast machines can be…
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Green Concrete Sealer By “green” concrete sealer we don’t mean green the color, duh! We mean environmentally friendly, yay! That said, CretoSeal enjoys being one of the leading US companies providing green concrete sealers to the contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike. Almost every product we carry, from the cleaners, to the stripper, and sealers are eco-friendly.…
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How To Prepare Concrete Floors For Topcoats So here’s how to prepare concrete floors for topcoats. The three things to address before applying a topcoat to any concrete floor… contaminants, moisture, and pH. Contaminants can be anything from dust and dirt to grease, mold, mildew and other topical sealants. These need to be removed…
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How To Seal Grout Grout is an extremely porous substrate and collects stains, dirt, and mold quickly if it is not properly sealed. You can get unwanted urine smells in bathrooms, stains on kitchen floors, and mold growth in shower stalls. You can prevent this from happening by properly sealing your grout. It’s easy,…
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Epoxy Floor Coatings Epoxy floor coatings use to be standard in the resurfacing industry. Unfortunately they’ve become outdated compared to new sealer technology. Most people thing “I want an epoxy sealer on my floor” but don’t really know what that means. I’ll try to break down the difference between epoxies and other sealers here.…
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Elevator Pit Waterproofing Elevators pits can be susceptible to flooding and water leakage because of the fact that the pits are usually one of the lowest points in a building and therefor below grade. Water can seep into the pit and pool there causing damage to the concrete foundation and to the elevator equipment.…
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Solve Moisture Problems in Concrete Basements Solve moisture problems in concrete basements by following the instructions below. But first, learn more about moisture problems in below grade concrete so you fully understand the problem at hand. Moisture wicking through below grade concrete walls can be a real problem for home owners. After rain or heavy…
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How to Resurface Worn Concrete I found a quick article on how to resurface worn concrete on ThisOldHouse.com. The article talks about a damaged concrete walkway and how to repair it using a concrete overlay. This process is fairly cheap and takes only one day to execute. Some of the best advice is in…
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