Application of chemical densifiers that react with concrete to increase surface hardness, reduce dust formation, improve abrasion resistance, and enhance the overall durability of concrete floors.
1) Surface Preparation: The Floor Must Be Thoroughly Cleaned Of Grease, Dirt, And Curing Compounds. For New Or Rough Concrete, Initial Grinding With Diamond-Encrusted Metal Bond Tools (Approx. 60–120 Grit) Is Used To Open The Pores.
2) Chemical Application: The Liquid Densifier Is Sprayed Or Poured Onto The Surface.
3) Lithium/Potassium Silicates: Usually Sprayed And Spread With A Microfiber Pad Or Soft Broom. They Typically Require A Saturation Period Of 20–30 Minutes And Often Do Not Need Rinsing.
4) Sodium Silicates: Often Applied By “Flooding” The Surface And Agitating It With A Broom Or Scrubber. These Generally Require A Thorough Water Rinse After The Reaction To Prevent White Crystalline Residue (Efflorescence).
1) Dwell & Reaction Time: The Chemical Must Remain Wet On The Surface For A Specific Period (Usually 30 Minutes To 4 Hours) To Allow The Chemical Reaction To Complete Within The Concrete Matrix.
2) Refinement & Polishing: Once Dry, The Floor Is Further Refined Using Progressively Finer Diamond Resin Pads (Starting From 200/400 Grit Up To 3000 Grit) To Achieve The Desired Level Of Sheen.
3) Sealing (Optional): A Final Protective Sealer Or “Guard” May Be Applied To Provide Additional Stain And Moisture Resistance.
