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Although designed last for decades, a concrete floor will eventually start to show wear. Since this could impact the productivity, safety, and appearance of your facility, it becomes necessary to repair or replace a floor that is showing signs of wear. Rather than laying an entirely new floor, some property owners wonder about the possibility of pouring a new layer of concrete over the existing floor. This can sometimes be a cost effective way to restore the look and functionality of a concrete floor, but you will need to know whether or not this will work for your facility and if it will provide the most effective option. When Is It Possible to Pour New Concrete Over Existing Concrete? When installed correctly concrete is a reliable foundation material and it can serve as a foundation for a floor as well. This is true as long as it is in the right condition. When considering this kind of repair, the following must be true about your existing concrete floor and the installation process. In order for a new concrete floor to […]

Curing is the process by which concrete hardens, transitioning from a liquid state to the hard and durable surface that will make up your floor. Although this is often called drying, this is somewhat of a misnomer. While there is some drying occurring in the sense that moisture is evaporating, the process by which a cement mixture hardens into concrete is a chemical price reaction. Understanding how curing happens in concrete will give you a better idea of what to expect if you are installing a concrete floor at your property. The curing process will enable concrete to reach its full strength and determine when you can begin using your new floors. Concrete Curing Process and Timeline There are a few different types of curing methods used with concrete, such as water curing or membrane curing. Regardless of which curing method your installer is using, a similar chemical reaction is happening within the concrete as it cures. The concrete mixture consists of water and Portland cement, as well as other additives. The water and cement interact, a process known as […]

Although concrete flooring is highly durable, moisture is one of the few factors that can quickly cause wear and problems at a commercial facility. Excessive moisture causes concrete to weaken and deteriorate. In Denver where temperatures in the winter can cause water to freeze and expand, moisture may be a cause of stress and cracking in concrete. Moisture is also a health hazard as it can increase the risk of slipping or encourage mold and mildew growth. Sweating slab syndrome can be a problem with concrete floors that causes moisture to collect on the surface of a slab. While this can be a challenging problem if unaddressed, there are different solutions to sweating slab syndrome at a commercial property that can help you manage moisture problems. What Is Sweating Slab Syndrome? Sweating slab syndrome is a result of condensation. Temperature changes in the air occur far faster than temperature changes in a concrete floor due to concrete’s low thermal conductivity. In the morning, particularly in the summer, the air will heat up quickly but a concrete floor will take longer […]

Concrete works extremely well for commercial and industrial properties because it is so strong and resistant to damage. But concrete is not entirely indestructible and there are a number of ways a concrete floor can sustain damage, whether through poor quality workmanship during installation, ongoing wear and tear, or environmental factors specific to Colorado. Commercial concrete floors can begin to exhibit different types of damage due to a variety of problems. The sooner that you can identify signs of damage in your commercial facility, the easier repairing cracks in concrete is likely to be. Types of Damage You Can See on Concrete Floors While there are many different things that can cause damage to concrete floors, most damage presents in one of a few different ways. If you identify in any of these signs, regardless of what stage they are in, it is a good reason to check with a professional to better understand what is causing the damage and what repair steps need to be taken in repairing cracks in concrete to protect the appearance and lifespan of your […]

One of the main reasons that concrete is so often used for building foundations and flooring is its longevity. A concrete floor can feasibly last decades, standing up to the many different types of wear and demanding environments like warehouses, auto garages, manufacturing facilities, chemical processing plants, and more. But concrete is not completely without risk of damage. Improper initial installation, environmental conditions, and physical damage can all cause concrete slabs to develop different faults. Many of these challenges can shorten the lifespan of concrete or lead to future problems when installing a new concrete floor in your commercial facility. These challenges make it important to work with an experienced flooring contractor to identify and fix problems that develop with concrete flooring or take all the right preparation steps before a flooring installation. This will provide flooring that will reliably last for years and extend the lifespan of existing concrete flooring that may be showing signs of damage. Potential Challenges with Concrete Slab Floors Many of the defects that often develop in concrete are simply a result of aging. Although […]