Decorative component supplier Concreate has introduced the Rocksolid flooring system to its extensive range of interior design products, at its show house in Johannesburg.
19 March, 2012; The Rocksolid polyurea floor coatingsystem, which is imported from America and available from the Concreate show
house in Johannesburg, is a professional floor coating system that offers an
environmentally-friendly polyurea floor finish that provides contractors and
home owners with a premium floor coating in the most economical way.
Concreate
is an interactive hub where anyone can experience the world of concrete.
Architects and interior designers can be inspired through the showroom and create their unique designs using the products, while builders and contractors have the opportunity to offer their clients attractive and decorative finishes that are time saving, cost saving and energy efficient.
Architects and interior designers can be inspired through the showroom and create their unique designs using the products, while builders and contractors have the opportunity to offer their clients attractive and decorative finishes that are time saving, cost saving and energy efficient.
"The Rocksolid system features durability that
is twenty times stronger than epoxy coatings; is resistant to harsh chemicals
such as salt, oil, gas and other abrasives and has a fast curing time – foot
traffic areas will cure in four hours and vehicle traffic areas will cure in as
little as 24 hours," explains Concreate director Peter Norton.
Polyurea is a type of elastomer that is derived from the reaction product of
an isocyanate component and a synthetic resin blend component, and is more flexible than
epoxy, will not crack or peel over time and therefore allows for the natural
movement of the concrete beneath it. Polyurea has been used for over 25 years
in industrial applications such as pipeline coatings, tank lining, water
treatment plants, man holes and sewer linings. Its features make it the ideal
product for the high demand places on an average garage floor.
The Rocksolid flooring system is a
single component system which is easy to install, has a low odourand is ideal
for areas that require quick return-to-service rates, such as restaurants,
offices, factories and garages. Where most epoxy floor coating systems come
standard with only one thin coat of product,Rocksolid floor's UV stable
polyurea top coat will not yellow or fade over time because the fast curing,
multi-coat system allows all steps to be completed in just hours, with 20 times
the strength of epoxy.
"The system is easily installed in
just a few steps. The primer body coat is applied, decorative chips are
broadcast over the wet primer, and the loose chips are then blown away and
recovered. After that, the chips are then scraped from the floor, vacuumed up
and the last coat of sealant is applied. The floor surface is durable, doesn't
require recoating and is not slippery when wet. The floor is easily maintained
and can be pressure washedwithout damage to the surface," explains Norton.
Floor Preparation
Floor preparation is crucial to the proper installation of Rocksolid floors as the floor coating system will not be able to penetrate and bond to concrete in areas where heavy oil or fluid contamination has occurred. To remedy these areas, a full concentration of degreaser, such as the Rocksolid CPC product, should be used prior to etching the floor. The use of Rocksolid floors safe etch solution will help to remove some minor contaminants but its main purpose is to profile the concrete to provide an anchor for adhesion.
Floor preparation is crucial to the proper installation of Rocksolid floors as the floor coating system will not be able to penetrate and bond to concrete in areas where heavy oil or fluid contamination has occurred. To remedy these areas, a full concentration of degreaser, such as the Rocksolid CPC product, should be used prior to etching the floor. The use of Rocksolid floors safe etch solution will help to remove some minor contaminants but its main purpose is to profile the concrete to provide an anchor for adhesion.
The Rocksolid floor coating systems
can also be used on vertical areas, such as walls and staircases. Norton
explains that this is because the Polyurea basecoat material is thicker and
dries faster than epoxy, and can therefore be used on coating of vertical
surfaces, stairs, curb block and sheetrock. The coating will hold strong and will
notrun down the vertical surface during curing. What's more, decorative chips
can be broadcast onto to these surfaces to seamlessly match the floor.
"The decorative chips serve to enhance
the appearance of the surface. Two different chip blends are included in each
kit, allowing the customer to choose their decorative look. The two chip blends
can also be combined for a truly original finish. The chip blends were chosen
to accentuate the color of the floor and also provide a distraction to the
naked eye as dirt and debris will be less visible. These chips, which are made
of vinyl as opposed to other products that use acrylic, are designed to adherebetter
to the coating system. This leaves the user with a flatter floor that the chips
are embedded in, and so eliminating peeling or flaking," concludes Norton.
Notes
to the Editor
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About Concreate
Concreate
is an interactive hub where anyone can experience the world of concrete.
Architects and interior designers can be inspired through the showroom and
create their unique designs using the products, while builders and contractors
have the opportunity to offer their clients attractive and decorative finishes
that are time saving, cost saving and energy efficient
Concreate
Contact
Peter Norton
Concreate Director
Phone: (011) 704 5557
Fax: (011) 462 1456
Email: peter@concreate.co.za
Web: www.concreate.co.za
Peter Norton
Concreate Director
Phone: (011) 704 5557
Fax: (011) 462 1456
Email: peter@concreate.co.za
Web: www.concreate.co.za
Media Contact
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NGAGE Public Relations
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Cell: 072 780 2675
Email: mary-anne@ngage.co.za
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