As a contractor of Industrial Floor Coat here is what you may do;
If you're going to put a top coat paint such as polyamide, 80% to 100% Epoxy or Polyurethane Coat.
1. Do not add another layer of concrete, I had never seen yet a Mason have an accurate level of floor.
2. Full Grind Floor Surface to scrape outer layer skin, premature cement and others.
3. V Grind on Large Cracks
4. Vacuum Clean Floor Surface.
5. Apply Deep Penetrating Sealing Epoxy.
6. Application of Epoxy Mortar or Epoxy Putee on cracks.
7. Apply Self Leveling Epoxy
8. Soft Rough Grinding after 24 hrs cure of Self Leveling Epoxy
9. You may now apply your top coat of choice.
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Industrial coating is not commercially available but some you may find on Wilcon
You may use Davies Power Floor as Self Leveling Primer
Could someone please help me find this material:
Polymer cement overlays, consisting of a proprietary blend of Portland cements, various aggregates and polymer resins, were introduced over 20 years ago. The purpose of adding a polymer resin to the cement and aggregate is to greatly increase the performance characteristics and versatility of conventional cements, mortars and concrete materials. Unlike conventional cement and concrete mixes, polymer cement overlays can be applied thinly or thickly without fear of delamination or typical product failure. In addition, polymer cement overlays are much more resistant to damage from salt, petrochemicals, UV, harsh weather conditions and traffic wearing.
Originally intended for use as a thin surface restoration material for concrete substrates, polymer cement overlays were introduced into the architectural concrete and commercial flooring industries in the early 80s. Subsequently, its use in these industries has become standard. Polymer cement overlays are regarded as economical in providing long term, durable renovation without the need for costly and continuous repairs associated with deteriorating concrete surfaces.
Polymer cement overlays are used for interior and exterior applications ranging from:
Skim coat/broom finish concrete resurfacing – Restore and protect damaged, pitted, flaking and stained concrete back to the look of a new concrete surface.
Concrete regrading & leveling – Repair and level concrete surfaces that have settled.
Existing substrate redecorating and renovating – Alter the appearance of existing concrete or wood substrates through applying "thin stamped" or "thin stained" overlays, creating new textures, colors and designs. For use on commercial or resident pool deck, this frequently takes the form of "splatter textures" or "knockdowns," in which polymer cement is applied to the existing concrete substrate in a moderately textured finish (average of 1/8” thickness) in various patterns. Often, the texture is knocked down with a trowel to slightly modify the appearance and feel of the finished application.
For Industrial Coatings and Epoxy Resin you can also try Majestic Self Leveling Epoxy
It is locally manufactured so it is well within your budget
you can visit their website at www.majesticchemicals.com
you can also view their works at www.facebook.com/majesticchemicals
they even have videos at www.youtube.com/majesticchemicals
Just for your options
Your recommendation is very much appreciated.
What will be a good non slip clear top coat to use choosing between Polyurethane (UV protected, may be slippery when wet) and Epoxy (may yellow) products? Any specific brands that worked well on top of the Epoxy floor Coatings?
