Are your concrete surfaces safe? Are your concrete surfaces safe for customers, employees, or any other visitor to your facility? Let’s walk through federal standards and common issues with sidewalks, curbs, and ramps. ADA Standards for Curbs, Ramps, and Sidewalks The Americans with Disabilities Act set standards for common pedestrian traffic areas. To be ADA-compliant,…
Compare urethane and epoxy flooring to choose the best for your facility. Learn about UV, chemical, and abrasion resistance in our quick guide.
UV Rays and Color Fade for Exterior Surfaces The hottest colors this season are the ones that don’t fade, especially for exterior surfaces like walls. The sun’s UV rays will likely fade color; however, there are methods to resist fade and select the right colors for different applications. Why Does Color Fade? Color fades over…
Freeze-Thaw Effect on Concrete In several parts of the country this spring, temperatures will have dramatic swings. This freeze-thaw cycle can lead to significant concrete damage on exterior surfaces like sidewalks, curbs, and more. Why Does Freeze-Thaw Affect Concrete Surfaces? Concrete is a porous surface, meaning it absorbs water. Water sitting on concrete, like melted…
Polished Concrete in Commercial Facilities Polished concrete continues to rise in popularity in commercial environments, from retail to manufacturing and everywhere in between. It is a sustainable flooring solution because you are utilizing the existing concrete to bring new life and durability to the surface. What is Polished Concrete? Polished concrete is simply an existing…
Salt Damage for Concrete Sidewalks, Curbs and More As winter sets in across the country, many facilities will utilize rock salt or ice melts on sidewalks, steps, and other surfaces with foot traffic. While this is a necessary precaution to prevent slips, it can result in damaged concrete over time. How does salt damage concrete…
Put a freeze on winter holiday fires The holidays are a time to enjoy the glow of candles and twinkling lights. Unfortunately, it’s also a time where dangerous fires are likely to happen. According to the NFPA, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 790 home structure fires per year that began with decorations,…
The oil change facilities had service bays with existing paint/coatings that were failing, which made the surfaces very difficult to clean and maintain.
Are your fuel islands scaring away customers? A quick and cost-effective fuel island restoration by Simon Surfaces can help you avoid the following frightening outcomes: Don’t let the condition of your gas islands play tricks on your business; treat them to a quick, cost-effective restoration! Check out some transformations for yourself at our fuel island restoration…
Floor Coatings For Any Surface Floor coatings aren’t one-size-fits-all solutions. Simon Surfaces’ CS HP (high-performance coating system) is a series of customizable floor coatings for both indoor or outdoor environments. These systems deliver both abrasion and impact protection without tearing out and replacing the existing concrete. Simon CS HP hides concrete repairs by blending them…