Finding the right floor for your facility Your floor covers nearly all your facility’s footprint. That’s why it’s so important to find the right floor for the needs of your facility. With so many options available, it can seem overwhelming. Here are a few key questions to consider when reviewing floor options. With innumerable flooring…
Thermal shock is a term used to describe damage on a variety of surfaces resulting from sudden and severe temperature changes. Thermal shock is also known as thermal cycling.
Polished Concrete and Light Reflectivity Light reflective flooring was widely used among manufacturing and industrial facilities, but it is growing in popularity in other industries and it’s no surprise. Reflective floors act like a mirror for both natural light and overhead light to maximize brightness and light distribution. Reflectivity is measured in Light Reflectance Value…
Spring is an ideal time to clean commercial concrete and epoxy surfaces, from exterior walkways, ramps, and steps to interior floors, loading docks,
Restore More. Stress Less. When concrete surfaces become damaged and unsightly, they can also become a risk for slips and trips. No one wants to entertain the thought of liability challenges, but replacing concrete can be very costly both in terms of money and disruption in operations. Instead of tearing out and replacing concrete, consider…
Best practices for your indoor surfaces: “These are a few of our favorite things…” As we prepare for the holidays and embark on the snowy and icy conditions that winter brings for many of us, let’s focus on best practices for indoor concrete resurfacing applications … by framing them up in familiar holiday song lyrics.…
The New Castle, Pa., Police Department was looking to crack the case on some concrete issues it was experiencing. Enter Simon Surfaces.
The department’s concrete garage floor was becoming a safety hazard. Specifically, the deteriorating surface was riddled with serious slip-and-fall concerns. And multiple coats of paint were evidence of attempts to cover many years’ worth of damage.
When your concrete thresholds start deteriorating there are generally two outcomes you can predict with great authority – safety concerns and an unprofessional appearance. A self-storage business with locations in Ohio and Kentucky wasn’t interested in risking either of these.
That’s why they summoned Simon Surfaces. It was time for a smart, long-term and cost-effective solution.
Epoxy systems provide strong relief from concrete’s weaknesses From pitting and spalling to the cracks that will inevitably appear, concrete damage on your curbs, walkways and ramps can be a nuisance. When it comes time to address these areas, take note of the advantageous strength and durability benefits of concrete-alternative epoxies. Let the numbers speak…
Question: When should epoxies be used on repair or resurfacing jobs? Answer: It makes sense in the fact that it’s a quicker process with less downtime. With concrete, when you repair something, you need to tear out sections of it. Where Simon Surfaces comes into play, we can do anything from a foot wide to 1,000…