The most important step in any flooring project is proper concrete surface preparation. Black Bear Coatings & Concrete utilizes a variety of surface preparation techniques, one of which is shot blasting. Shot blasting strips a thin layer of concrete to reveal a mechanical profile that will improve bonding for new floor surfaces. This technique blasts…
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Concrete is naturally porous. Both new and old concrete can have elevated relative humidity (RH) within the slab. This moisture travels through concrete floors to the surface, resulting in bubbling, blistering, and delamination of floor coatings and floor coverings alike. Vapor Mitigation & Underlayments
Black Bear Coatings & Concrete understands that proper floor restoration means more than just superficially correcting a few blemishes or covering up structural issues. The first stage of any restoration project is preparing the surface. Creating the proper surface for adhesion ensures that chemical and mechanical bonds are strong. There are a variety of techniques…
Polished concrete floors have many design options. They can be stained in many colors with different application techniques to create a very unique finish and you can add stenciled graphics or decorative engraving into the surface. Polished Concrete
A floor that’s been damaged by high impact traffic, thermal shock, or other factors can be expensive to replace, but doing nothing isn’t usually an option due to safety issues and aesthetic considerations. Concrete overlays and hybrid flooring systems are a great solution. What’s a Concrete Overlay? A concrete overlay is like a makeover for…
Chemical-resistant flooring is a must in any operation where caustic or reactive chemicals are likely to be spilled. Most common flooring types, such as vinyl or plain concrete, are extremely vulnerable to chemical spills. This can disrupt operations, or even threaten your regulatory compliance if flooring damage could compromise product integrity. That’s why businesses choose…
Engineering the right non slip flooring is more than including a skid proof additive. In commercial and industrial environments where each space presents its own challenge, understanding how environmental impact and usage will affect a floor system is necessary to installing the safest floor. Nonslip flooring solutions do more than uphold compliance standards – they…
When you need durability, slip resistance, chemical resistance, and waterproofing products, Black Bear value-engineers high performance urethane floors that delivers. Formulating and installing the right poly aliphatic and poly aspartic urethane products will provide a longer-lasting, more reliable and compliant solution. Urethane Floor Coatings for Commercial and Industrial Workspaces High performance urethane is ideal for…
Resin-coated concrete is the standard flooring in numerous industries, but there are several choices in the type of resin used. Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is not as commonly used as other options but MMA resins may be the best choice for your commercial floor. What Is Methyl methacrylate (MMA)? MMA is a plastic-style organic polymer,…
