Shot blasting produces similar cleaning to
heavy-duty sand blasting but at a much grater production
rate and without the dust, sand or messy cleanup.
Surface preparation is the foundation of most flooring
systems. It is the most important factor in developing a
successful installation. The purpose of mechanical
surface preparation is to remove contaminants which
interfere with adhesion and to produce a surface
roughness which enhances chemical and mechanical
adhesion.
Preparing Dirty Concrete
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Removing Acrylic Sealer
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Preparing Quarry Tile
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Removing Paint
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Removing Dirt and Oil |
Preparing for Coating |
There are many different surface conditions and finish
requirements; our systems can accommodate the needs of
many types of floor covering systems. Shot Blasting can
remove most adhesives, thin set mortars, non lead paint,
sealers, dirt, grease and buildup as well as general
surface contaminants and concrete latency. Shotblasting
leaves concrete surfaces clean, dry, and textured
allowing maximum penetration and adhesion. Specially
designed equipment and dust collection systems get the
job done fast clean and dust free.
Shot blasting is the most popular and widely accepted
method for preparing concrete for coatings and overlays
as well as many other floor coverings. Dustless edge
grinding equipment cleans the edge of a concrete slab,
while the remainder of the floor is shot-blasted. A
properly shot blasted surface greatly increase the
effective bonding surface area for any new coating,
overlay and most materials requiring surfaces adhesion
to concrete. Some surfaces may require removal of
existing coatings, over lays, buildup materials, high
spots, concrete irregularities and curling - see
Concrete Grinding and
Polishing.
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