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I’m sure this has never happened anywhere you’ve worked, but have you heard of a friend of a friend, who discovered that their plant process sewers were leaking? Sewers can be a major drain on maintenance budgets when they go bad.

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Industrial facilities that handle corrosive chemicals often rely on a variety of protective flooring systems. While epoxy toppings might provide sufficient protection for many areas, acid brick flooring might be the best choice for areas subject to.

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How many notched trowels do you go though on a typical thin-set tile job? It might not be enough. According to the National Tile Contractors Association website glossary, the term “thin-set” is used to describe the bonding of tile with suitable materials applied at about 1/8″ (3 mm) thick.

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Each year over 500 people die and 2,500 become seriously ill from food borne diseases after ingesting bacteria contaminated food. According to research conducted by the American Meat Institute, 39% of positive bacteria swab readings occur on the floors of food processing facilities.

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Concrete floor slabs have several different kinds of joints, which require different treatment with respect to the installation of resinous flooring. There are three main types of joints: expansion joints, construction joints, and control joints. This article will provide guidance regarding proper treatment of construction and control joints.

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If you’ve done any kitchen or bathroom remodeling lately, you probably looked at miles of tiles—glass, porcelain, glazed, and natural materials like granite, soapstone, and marble.

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What exactly is the difference between polymer concrete and polymer-modified concrete? The confusion is understandable. Both materials could have their place in acid-proof construction, but they are, in fact, two different things. Allow me to explain.

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Armor manufactures and sells a variety of corrosion protection technologies to be applied over concrete surfaces such as flooring, tanks, secondary containment, vessels, and chimneys. While we design our products to perform in extreme environments, one key element in their success is proper surface preparation.

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Many people like to be in control. This basic principle of human nature extends into many aspects of daily life, not the least of which is work. When I was working as an engineer for a chemical company, often I would start figuring out what products to use for a particular application by studying suppliers’ literature.

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Cold weather puts the brakes on a lot of acid proofing work. Many polymer based construction materials cure so slowly below 50°F that they become impractical to use in cold weather. The cost to tent and heat work areas often persuades planners to schedule installation of chemical-resistant linings during milder weather.

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