This presentation shows the multiple steps involved in repairing a concrete floor and has pictures and descriptions of each step. The information presented is brought to you by Shot Blast Inc.
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6 Steps for Concrete Floor Repair
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6 Steps for Concrete Floor Repair
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2. Before the Job
Concrete surfaces suffer
from wear and tear and
become patchy and cracked.
Concrete floor repair and
resurfacing adds beauty and
durability to any surface.
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3. Step 1: Diamond Grind
Used to initially smooth out
the surface in preparation
for resurfacing
Removes thin coatings and
mastics to clean surface
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4. Step 2: Hand Grind
Edges need to be hand
ground where the diamond
grinder cannot reach
Finishes the grinding process
to remove any old coatings
and smooth entire surface
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5. Step 3: Shot Blast
Concrete surface is blasted with
steel shot (small steel balls) at
high velocity
Removes top layers of
contamination and soft
concrete
Reveals mechanical profile of
surface for improved bonding
Concrete dust is recovered by
powerful dust collection system
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6. Step 4: Patch Holes and Cracks
All holes and cracks are
patched and sealed with
100% solids epoxy
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7. Step 5: Apply Primer
A penetrating two-
component W/B epoxy
primer is used
Prepares surface for finish
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8. Step 6: Apply Finish
A high-build two part
polyester Urethane finish is
applied
Protects against both
chemical
damage, stains, and abrasion
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9. After the Job
After a concrete floor restoration is complete, the
surface is both more aesthetically pleasing and
more durable than it was before the job.
A properly resurfaced concrete floor will outlast
many weaker surfaces and withstand more wear
and tear.
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