A concrete hardener or densifier is added to the finished concrete floor's surface to prevent excessive chipping and cracking. When applied correctly, a hardener can prevent the flooring from getting damaged. These products can strengthen, preserve, and protect concrete surfaces through a uniform sealing and curing process.
A hardener is a transparent and permanent seal that protects the concrete from grease, salt, oil, water, and other contaminants and chemicals. Plus, adding a concrete hardener to the floor will prepare the surface for different floor coverings such as paint, epoxy, or adhesives. Freshly poured concrete is more resistant to deterioration, warping, and curling with an added hardener. A concrete hardener can also be applied to existing concrete after proper preparation.
By nature, concrete is porous because, during the curing and drying process, pores are formed in the material by water evaporation. This interferes with the uniformity of the surface and makes the concrete more sensitive to stains and soil. Adding a hardener to the floor tightens the pores and closes them off to potential stains. Hardeners can be added within two hours of the cement being set; the setting will take a day or two, depending on the floor’s size and the air temperature. The chemical reaction with the free calcium carbonate will continue to work on the concrete's surface for up to two months after its application.
Many kinds of businesses and industries use concrete floors. Each company uses them differently and has various reasons for adding densifiers and hardeners. Here are just a few examples of these businesses: Food processing plants, Car dealerships, Restaurants and bars, Hospitals and clinics, Police and Fire stations and other.
Before using a concrete hardener, there are several things to consider. Is this floor in a warehouse or an industrial setting with forklifts and heavy machinery? Will there be lots of foot traffic because it's in your retail store? Is this floor in a restaurant kitchen with potential food and drink spills? Knowing how you will use your concrete floor and what you want it to look like is critical to selecting the right hardener. You can achieve your desired results for your circumstances and unique floor characteristics.
Plus, whether the concrete flooring is old or new, adding a hardener is also the best way to eliminate dust in the air. This helps to control allergies or sneezing and watery eyes in customers, visitors, and employees.
The MBS Cambodia polished concrete treatment is strong and resilient to weather pressure and impacts from the daily activities in commercial and industrial settings. Plus, our polished concrete floors don’t scratch or chip.
Now that you have to remove your epoxy resin, you want an option with a longer lifespan and no headache of repairing it soon. This is why you want to go for the MBS Cambodia polished concrete floor. One leading advantage of the treatment is to give floors an improved lifespan.
Due to the different activities in commercial and industrial settings, it is necessary to invest in floors with ease of cleaning. Regularly cleaning the floors helps strengthen them and prolong their lifespan. By daily broom-sweeping and mopping, our MBS Cambodia polished concrete floor will maintain its physical look and overall performance.
One major benefit of the MBS Cambodia concrete floor treatment is cost-effectiveness. Though it is a better alternative than epoxy, it comes at cheaper costs. This means you don’t have to break the bank to have a better flooring treatment for your industrial and commercial facility.