Rock Solid Surfacing Colorado

Rock Solid Surfacing of Colorado recently launched their new website. The new site was built by Crete Ventures the owner of MetroCrete.

Rock Solid, as you will learn from their website and blog, specializes in concrete restoration and application of a technologically advanced polyurea coating for a variety of residential and commercial property types. Their core product is manufactured by E Spartic who carries a full line of coatings, crack repair and specialized equipment for concrete restoration.

Rock Solid Surfacing is based in Edwards Colorado in the Vail Valley area of the Colorado Rockies. In recent months they opened a second location in Denver.

Rock Solid started in the coatings business over 10 years ago in the residential garage remodeling market. Over the years they expanded into all types of commercial flooring including:

• Medical / Hospital
• Restaurant and Commercial Kitchens
• Aircraft Hangars
• Retail Store Flooring
• Auto and Marine Showrooms
• Industrial Warehouses and Self Storage
• Epoxy Repair and Glue / Mastic removal
• Concrete Polishing

Visit www.rocksolidsurfacing.com for full details.

Texas Decorative Concrete Supply

If you are new to the business they have regularly scheduled training for all applications including the Buddy Rhodes concrete countertop system.

Residential and commercial property owners can contact any of their 3 locations for complete information on all their products and an appropriate contractor for your project. Just click the Decorative Concrete Supply link to view their products and contact information. www.decorativecs.com

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Cleaning Mildew From Concrete

Surface Gel Teks Gelled Acids are an ideal product for cleaning mildew from concrete surfaces.  They solve significant problem that a typical liquid acid cannot provide. Acid has long been known to be the most effective product for cleaning not only mold and algae but also rust stains and oils from concrete surfaces.

The problem is that liquid acids are very difficult to control. They need to be diluted with water and lack an effective application method. Liquid acid is like trying to work a hammer without a handle.  Gels are to acid what a handle is to a hammer . They make the acid work.

If you have mildew on your concrete surface which has built up over the years on a patio, stairs or sidewalk you can simply pour the gelled acid into a paint tray and roll on the surface just like paint. Let the acids sit for about 15 minutes until they neutralize and wash off the surface.

The acid pulls the mildew, mold and algae out of the concrete and is contained in the gel. The gel works as a carrier. They come in two strengths. HD24 is 24% acid and the HD stands for heavy duty. HD 24 also will profile a sidewalk creating a non slip surface and is very effective as a concrete etching product prior to applying epoxy coatings. The other is Tek Gel for profiling which is 20% acid. Both are ASTM certified .

For full details and ordering information visit www.etchingconcrete.com

DIY Garage Epoxy

Contact Gerry Sadler at 619-987-4721

Concrete Solutions based in San Diego manufactures high performance garage epoxy coatings for the DIY home owner and professional contractor as well. Not all epoxy coatings are created the same. There are thin low performance systems that are available at most home improvement stores and there are various high performance systems sold by specialty manufacturers.

Concrete Solutions has a few videos available that explain the step by step process of how to properly fix cracks, spalling and proper surface prep. A second video shows the simple step by step process of applying a high performance coating that withstands hot tires from your car, chemical resistant and simple to keep clean.

If you have a moisture issue or see evidence of white salts on your floor you may want to consider their topical epoxy moisture barrier that withstands high amounts of moisture vapor pressure.

Contact Gerry Sadler 619-987-4721 at Concrete Solutions for the appropriate DIY garage epoxy. If you are a professional contractor Gerry can set you up with a system for your project. Concrete Solutions coatings have been installed worldwide on floors from a 1 car garage to projects totalling hundreds of thousands of square feet.Concrete Solutions also manufacturers a full line of decorative concrete products, tools and supplies.

Basement Spray Insulation Products

If you need a solution for keeping air and moisture out of your basement Emecole has introduced a new line of basement spray insulation products. The new product is an open cell foam that is sprayed above the foundation wall sealing air leaks where the wood frame begins. This system has an R-Value of 4 per inch preventing cold air and moisture from your basement.

In addition to the Emecole spray foam insulation they carry a full line of basement foundation and floor crack repair products. You can order online at www.emecole.com or contact them by phone with technical questions and direct ordering.

NYC Basement Waterproofing

There are two products that will solve most NYC basement waterproofing issues. The first is an epoxy waterproofer that can be easily rolled on brick, concrete or block floors and walls. It’s a 100% solids epoxy that cures to ceramic like finish and withstands tons of moisture pressure keeping water out and basements dry.

Color packs can be mixed in with each gallon or it can be applied clear. It adheres to just about any material so it can be used to fill cracks and close up areas around pipes. It’s even submersible and is used to line concrete water tanks.

The other product is used for exterior concrete and masonry products including foundations and building facades. It works as a waterproof sealer. Many apartment building owners apply to the entire exterior. A simple system with a 10 year warranty that is sprayed on the surface.

These two products are available at The Concrete Store based in Connecticut and manufactured locally. Shipping is quick. Orders received by 2:00 PM can be shipped out same day or following morning. each gallon covers approximately 100 square feet on smooth surfaces and 80 square feet on rough surfaces. Pricing is typically 60-90 cents per square foot. These two products are an ideal NYC basement waterproofing system for townhouses and apartment buildings. Call The Concrete Store at 1-203-762-1366 for product ordering and information.

Connecticut is a wet state and waterproofing basement floors and walls causes many homeowners distress. Frequently the solution is not a major expense.

One of the leading causes of moisture is faulty gutters. Water coming off your roof that is not directed away from your foundation may be one of the leading causes. Having your gutters checked is your first step to moisture mitigation.

When water travels down your foundation walls tremendous pressure can build. Concrete block and poured concrete foundation walls and floors have airholes and veins that moisture vapor can penetrate. In many cases a new gutter system will alleviate some of your moisture problems.

You can also apply an epoxy for waterproofing your basement floors and walls. Epoxy waterproofers are a thick system that can be used to fill cracks and completely cover your interior concrete surfaces that will and substantially reduce the moisture levels, block radon and prohibit mold growth. Cost for the high performance waterproofing epoxies will run 60-90 cents per square foot.

You can also apply a waterproofing sealer to the exposed areas of your foundation walls whether brick or concrete.  In most cases you can solve your waterproofing basement issues with the right sealers and gutter system for a minimal expense. Contact Ed at The Concrete Store for products and more information in Connecticut at 203-762-1366. To view areas where moisture penetrates click this link Greenwich Basement Waterproofing

Darien Basement Waterproofing

Fairfield County Ct.  and especially coastal towns like Darien have an above average amount of ground moisture and wet basements. The combination of rocky soil and close proximity to Long Island Sound means that a tremendous amount of moisture travels underground. Moisture is moved by tremendous pressure and will push right through a concrete foundation wall or floor.

Concrete is porous with airholes and veins that enable moisture pressure to come through floors and walls and end up in the basement. Even though you may not see water, moisture vapor is enough to create water damage, mold and keep your basement cold and damp. This has an impact on the rest of a home or commercial property. Most people take damp basements for granted as if it’s just a fact of life.

Typical Concrete Showing Airholes and Veins

There are inexpensive solutions.  The Concrete Store carries an epoxy waterproofer that is applied by roller and brush that stops tons of moisture pressure from coming through walls and floors.  It also significantly reduces radon from penetrating concrete. It comes in gallons for $74.95 with coverage of 100-150 square feet per gallon or about 50-75 cents per square foot.Once applied tile, carpet or hardwood can be installed.

Other solutions are applying a waterproof sealer to concrete and brick foundations that will prevent snow and rain from penetrating concrete.

For products, contractor or more information contact Ed Winslow of The Concrete Store at 1-203-762-1366.

A Perfect Floor

This is a Minneapolis garage floor restoration project completed in Minneapolis.

The first photo in the upper left of the gallery below is a side view of  a 4 inch thick cracked concrete slab. The yellow areas point to the crack filler that flowed to the bottom. If you or your contractor fills the crack with an epoxy or crack filler that is too thick it won’t flow to the bottom.  For the crack repair to work permanently, the filler must flow to the bottom and have the ability to cure without air flow and react positively to moisture. If not it will sit in there wet and mushy. Moisture vapor will eventually push it out of the way and adversely affect your coating.

Concrete floors can be repaired despite what you may hear. In this project the decomposing concrete was  chipped out and all the flaws and filled with a polyurea that absorbs into the concrete. This becomes a permanent fix.  Then the floor is ground to a smooth level surface. They make sure to remove all the high spots and sand the repairs to a smooth surface. This prevents any blend through the final coating.

As you can see this Minneapolis garage floor came out perfect, lasting years with simple maintenance. For more information visit www.gfonecoatings.com

Cracks Filled

Polyaspartic Floor Coating

Thousands of Minneapolis garage floor concrete surfaces have been built over basements.  If you look at the top photo here you can see Spancrete being installed.  A typical Spancrete panel is 24-3o inches wide, 6 inches thick and 24 feet long.

Each panel is butted up against the other. Then concrete is poured over the top during construction, usually about 4 inches thick. When the home settles or when a car is parked in the garage the concrete over the Spancrete cracks lengthwise. In the photo above you can see the cracks follow exactly where the Spancrete butts up against the other.

When water gets in your garage, it leaks into your basement through the cracks.  The best solution is  a system that fills the cracks, waterproofs your floor and coats with a non slip, polyaspartic polyurea decorative finish.

To learn more visit www.rocksolidsurfacing.com and view their extensive Case Studies.