by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Feb 13, 2015 | Concrete Coatings
You should not mix more than one bag at a time. A professional tip is to use a 0.5 inch drill and paddle mixer to get the best results. As a rule of thumb, you will need around 3.5 quarts of water per 40 pound bag of mix. If you are resurfacing in warm weather, use...
by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Feb 13, 2015 | Concrete Coatings
Once the concrete is deemed suitable for resurfacing, the next step is thorough cleaning of the surface. In most cases, a garden hose is sufficient but it may be better to use a pressure washer. If you decide to go down the more thorough route, use a 3,500 psi washer...
by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Feb 13, 2015 | Concrete Coatings
While small cracks don’t indicate any structural problems with concrete, it is best to fix the issue as soon as possible. Once a small cracks appears, wear and tear will inevitably cause it to expand. ‘Minor’ usually refers to cracks that are 0.5 inches or less deep...
by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Feb 13, 2015 | Concrete Coatings
You should look upon concrete resurfacing as cosmetic finishes rather than products for concrete repair. Ultimately, there is no point embarking on a concrete resurfacing project unless you have addressed all structural problems. In simple terms, don’t continue with...
by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Jan 20, 2015 | Concrete Coatings, Epoxy Flooring
Although modern epoxy resin is safer than previous products, you can still become sensitized to its components. Some resins may cause a significant primary skin irritation, and occasionally solid epoxy resins have been known to cause skin rashes. Nonetheless, new...
by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Jan 20, 2015 | Concrete Coatings, Epoxy Flooring
This is perfectly acceptable, as a chemical bond is not possible once the epoxy has cured. Therefore, a “mechanical” bond is required, which means the cured epoxy should be sanded lightly before you apply the next coat. The first coat needs to have a surface that is...
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