Proper concrete surface prep is not only essential to ensure newly installed finishes maintain adhesion and furthermore ensure warranty work but it can also leave sites with a unique finish in itself. Concrete surface prep is the process in which existing coatings or even existing concrete is removed to facilitate a satisfactory substrate for new finishes. Some of the concrete preparation techniques utilized by ARC are:
Diamond Grinding/Polishing
Good for removing thin coatings and mastics and smoothing out surfaces on concrete. Multiple passes with a diamond grinding machine can give concrete a polished look when done properly
Shot Blasting
Cleans contaminants and leaves the concrete floor with the desired profile for improved bonding of finishing material.
Dry Ice Blasting
Dry Ice Blasting is perfect for challenging environments including food prep and processing areas, power plants, restoration projects or anywhere a non-residue floor prep method is desired. This method is also useful when the existing concrete substrate or other material is sensitive to abrasion and needs to be maintained while coatings are being removed.
Abrasive Blasting and Grinding
Sometimes, with extremely tough materials, you need extremely tough techniques. ARC utilizes abrasive media blasting as well as hand gridning to remove those materials that simply will not come off otherwise.
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