Guidance and expertise on restoring, repairing, and extending the life of concrete surfaces. Learn about proven techniques for structural fixes, crack repair, resurfacing, and long-term maintenance to keep your facility safe and functional.
Convenience stores are the heartbeat of America’s roadways, serving more than 160 million customers daily. With constant foot traffic, vehicle flow, and exposure to the elements, their surfaces take a beating. From cracked sidewalks and faded curbs to damaged fuel islands and high-maintenance floors, surface issues can impact safety and appearance. Simon Surfaces provides durable, low-disruption solutions—like epoxy-mortar fuel island restorations, concrete resurfacing, and polished concrete floors—to keep C-stores safe, attractive, and ready for the busy holiday travel season.
Epoxy Mortar vs. Concrete: Why Strength Matters in Commercial Concrete Repair Concrete is one of the most common building materials used across commercial and industrial properties. It is also one of the most exposed. Curbs, sidewalks, ramps, thresholds, loading areas, and other high-traffic surfaces deal with constant use, weather exposure, equipment impact, and vehicle traffic.…
Questions: I have a few cracks and splits in my concrete sidewalk. How can they easily and cost-effectively resolve? Answer: When there are splits and cracks in sidewalks, there are normally one or two procedures. The first is a basic concrete repair so if there are isolated areas in the concrete causing trip hazards, we saw-cut…
Have cracked, unappealing concrete inside or outside your commercial facility, and want a cost-effective, durable and minimally disruptive option for fixing it that will make it look brand new again? Epoxy is your answer. Not only can epoxy systems be very effective at repairing concrete cracks, but there are epoxy coatings available that also create…
Questions: When is restoring concrete an option? Answer: The trigger point when trying to determine whether to restore or replace a sidewalk or a piece of concrete is the existing concrete damage. If the concrete is too damaged meaning the substrate is severely cracked or deteriorating, it’s not a candidate for restoration. That’s where a lot…
What are the advantages of restoring concrete? Answer: Restoring concrete has a lot of advantages over replacements. One of the problems with replacing concrete is the disruption that it causes – dust, heavy machinery, extended down time, etc. A restoration’s normal length of a project is much shorter because there is no heavy equipment causing a…
Stronger than Concrete: The Benefits of Epoxy-Based Materials Question: How are epoxy-based materials different from standard concrete? Answer: Epoxy-based materials are different from standard concrete in a few ways. One of the primary things is the strength. When the epoxy is cured and hardened, it cures around 10,000 psi. Standard concrete usually runs between 4,000…
When it comes to sports facilities, pool decks, cart paths, water parks, etc., deteriorated concrete is not only unattractive, but it can also pose a huge safety issue for employees and guests. Instead of wasting time and money on tearing it out and replacing it, many club owners are finding soft, flexible rubber overlays to…
Extend the life of your facility’s concrete with epoxy mortar systems that deliver strength, durability, and quick turnaround without full replacement.
By Rich Serignese Let’s talk about why you still have damaged concrete on your property. (1) It’s too expensive to tear out and re-pour concrete. (2) You can’t afford the loss of revenue resulting from downtime needed to replace concrete. (3) What difference is it really going to make? Is a cosmetic fix worth the…
