Easy Ways To Repair Pitted Concrete Floor
Concrete floor spalling and pitting is a garage floor problem. The upper layer gets removed from the rest of the concrete floor. The layers are seen to emerge in small sheets or flat pieces. It can happen due to many reasons like improper installation to years of wear and tear. Let’s delve deeper.
Meaning of Spalling Pitting
Spalling is the de-layering of the concrete surface that happens over time. Over time moisture can work its way into concrete. Some small holes can occur in concrete floor over time. This usually is due to temperature being too hot or too cold, and application mistakes.
Polyaspartic Coating vs Epoxy
Definition
Polyaspartic floor coating is a protective layer of aliphatic polyurea. It is described as 100% solid, fast curing, and UV resisting coating system. These types of coatings are very tough which contribute to protecting surface.
An epoxy coating is a coating that consist of two different elements: an epoxy resin and a polyamine hardener. When the coating is fully done the resulting product is long lasting, hard plastic coating with many mechanical issues.
Pros
Polyaspartic Coating
It can perform at -30° Fahrenheit to +140° Fahrenheit
Polyaspartic coating is known to be five time faster in curing than epoxy
It “soaks into” concrete for long service life.
It has the ability to dry faster, but can maintain some flexibility
You can select colour and chip options for a customised experience
Epoxy
Epoxy can contribute to longer service life
It is less costly than polyaspartic
It can resist heat and chemicals which supports board area of use.
Cons
Polyaspartic Coating
It is sometimes expensive compared to epoxy
To assure that it is done smoothly professional assistance is recommended
It has to be done quickly as the coating dries almost instantly
Epoxy
It is sensitive to UV rays and can fade easily
It becomes slippery when wet
It has a long prep time
It takes a long time to dry
Epoxy can trap moisture below concrete surface
The Process of Repairing a Pitted and Spalled Garage Floor
Removing Weak Adjacent Area: This step only applies to spalling. The professionals have to find areas that look damage and are weak enough to break free. They use a hammer and tap around those areas to listen for a hollow sound. Wearing a safety glass, they hit those area so that the concrete can break free. When the damage is exposed, they repair them.
Cleaning the Area: The professionals then remove all the loose materials. They sweep and vacuum the damage area until all the pieces are gone.
Patching the Area: The professionals then patch the area with coating of your choice.
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If your garage looks like it needs a repair then Zone Garage is here to help you with the work. Schedule a consultation and place your needs on the table.