Heavy loads, vibrating machinery, forklift and other vehicular traffic can put great strain on the flooring in commercial and industrial facilities. Not only does the finish wear over time, but the concrete itself can be damaged. This process of deterioration should be stopped in its tracks as quickly as possible, because replacing a cracked slab can lead to extensive downtime, lost production, and higher costs.
Effects on the Finish
Excessive divots, pits and cracks, as well as faulty expansion joints, must be filled in to ensure a tight adhesive bond between the coating and the substrate. If they remain unhandled, they can:
- Prevent an even application of the coating to the correct thickness across the entire slab, with the potential puddling of the floor coating product in low areas
- Make cleaning and maintenance more difficult
- Create edges in the coating that can flake and chip, which can in turn reducethe longevity of the coating.