Concrete Coatings

Coatings are liquid or semi-liquid mixtures applied to cured concrete to make it more aesthetically pleasing, improve its durability, boost its longevity and/or reduce upkeep and repairs.

FirmeCrete Product Training Gets Underway for 2024

Kicking off March 2024, the first in a series of FirmeCrete product training events took place in Austin, Texas. It’s the location for new manufacturing of FirmeCrete products to improve access to these new products. Contractors from across Texas and as far away as Minneapolis, Minn. attended this technical training event. And, as usual, FirmeCrete product demonstrations did not disappoint.

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The Bathroom Oasis: MgO Board Plays Key Part in Bathroom Remodel

Jeff Kudrick, concrete artisan extraordinaire and founder of the New Jersey decorative precast company JM Lifestyles LLC, had long wanted to create a concrete “oasis” in his own home. His vision: A seamless concrete floor-to-wall surround that would be continuous in an integration of shower, walls and floor. A key […]

Versatile’s New Polyurea Primer

Versatile launched its new 5055 Polyurea Primer, a fast-drying, two-component primer designed to have great adhesion to concrete and provide a good basecoat to broadcast decorative flakes. Known for their expertise in epoxy “wicking” technology, Versatile developed this polyurea primer with the goal of having better adhesion to concrete than […]

WearCOAT 440FS Epoxy Floor Coating Formulated for Superior Resistance to Amine Blush

To help avoid amine blush, Coatings for Industry, Inc. (CFI) now offers WearCOAT 440FS, a fast-setting epoxy floor coating in a blush-resistant formula. A common issue with cool-temperature floor coating jobs, amine blush is an oily surface imperfection caused by moisture or dew settling on uncured epoxy. While not fatal […]

WearCOAT 2055 by CFI

CFI’s New Polyaspartic Floor Coating with Slower Cure Time Helps Eliminate Imperfections

Coatings for Industry, Inc., (CFI) has introduced WearCOAT 2055, a new long-cure polyaspartic floor coating formulated to provide a smooth, glossy finish. The new product is ideal for use in high-visibility, high-traffic environments where stunning looks, abrasion resistance, and durability are critical. The new coating is a high-build, high-solids product […]

WearCOAT 474 by CFI, A New Flexible Coating Bridges Cracks in Concrete

Coatings for Industry, Inc. (CFI) has introduced its new WearCOAT 474. This flexible epoxy coating is a two-part system designed to bridge small cracks in concrete slabs. It also functions as a waterproofing membrane to seal floors and help prevent leaks below the substrate. Combining flexibility and durability, WearCOAT 474 […]

Spartacote Product Line

Spartacote Product Line Gets Expansive Upgrade

Laticrete is a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry Recently, the company significantly expanded its SpartaCote product line of self-leveling epoxy floor coatings for decorative and protective applications. The expansion includes SpartaCote General Primer, SpartaCote Surface Build and SpartaCote Surface Build UV. SpartaCote General Primer […]

Texas Motor Speedway Boasts First-of-its-Kind Concrete Coatings

In fall 2016, Texas Motor Speedway management partnered with Laticrete to bring high-performance Spartacote concrete coating systems to the legendary raceway’s massive garages. This marked a first at any NASCAR track. Management chose Texas-based Intertech Flooring as the installer due to its excellent reputation in flooring solutions for specialty, high-profile […]