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Frequently asked questions
Answers about concrete preparation, coating systems, moisture, cure times and pricing in Ontario. Filter by topic, service or sub-service to find what applies to your floor.
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What is shot blasting?
Shot blasting is a mechanical preparation method that uses steel abrasive media to clean and profile concrete surfaces for industrial coatings, overlays and heavy-duty flooring systems.
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What is concrete surface profiling?
Surface profiling refers to creating a controlled texture within the concrete slab to improve coating adhesion, resin penetration and overall flooring system performance.
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What does grinding remove from concrete?
Grinding may remove:
- old coatings
- epoxy residue
- adhesives
- paint
- contamination
- weak concrete layers
- surface imperfections
- uneven sections
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What is concrete grinding?
Concrete grinding is a mechanical preparation process that removes contamination, levels uneven surfaces and creates the profile required for flooring installation and long-term adhesion performance.
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Why is surface preparation important before installing coatings?
Surface preparation creates the concrete profile required for proper mechanical adhesion between the flooring system and the substrate. Without proper preparation, coatings may peel, bubble, delaminate or fail prematurely.
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What is concrete surface preparation?
Concrete surface preparation is the process of mechanically cleaning, profiling and stabilizing concrete before coatings, polished concrete systems or industrial flooring installations are performed.
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How long do concrete coating systems last?
System lifespan depends on preparation quality, environmental exposure, traffic intensity, maintenance practices and coating technology selection.
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Can coatings be installed over damaged concrete?
Damaged concrete often requires grinding, crack remediation, resurfacing or substrate correction before coating installation. Surface condition directly affects long-term system performance.
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Can concrete coatings handle heavy traffic?
Yes. Properly engineered coating systems can withstand:
- vehicle traffic
- forklifts
- pallet jacks
- industrial equipment
- operational movement
- continuous commercial use
depending on system design and coating thickness.
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