Photo Courtesy of djcoregon.com When the summer sun turns up the temperature on the jobsite, it’s important to remember that the heat can and will affect how applicators install epoxy coatings. Read on to discover four tips to help you beat the heat this season! Tip #1 – Test the Gel Time Photo Courtesy of www.oneoceankayaks.com Understanding how the weather affects the cure time of epoxy [...]
PlexiQuartz floor in a university restroom It goes without saying that the floors in restrooms, especially those in schools and institutional environments, take a great deal of abuse. It is important that the flooring system be durable, easy to clean, slip-resistant and resist to the growth of the bacteria. Although job specifications may call for ceramic tile, epoxy is by far the better option for restroom floors. [...]
The floors of airplane hangars, fire stations and warehouses are subjected to conditions day-in and day-out that can wreak havoc on protective flooring systems that are not designed to be impact, chemical and abrasion resistant. Plexi-Chemie offers epoxy flooring systems that are specifically formulated to perform even in these harsh environments. Counting the Layers Depending on the specific conditions and circumstances of a particular job (for example, substrate [...]
We had a blast at the World of Concrete trade show this year! We had the opportunity to meet new people, see some familiar faces in the industry, learn about new products, and of course- SEE LAS VEGAS! All of us here at Plexi-Chemie thank you for taking the time to visit our booth and learn about our company and our products. We look forward to keeping in touch with you throughout [...]
Come visit Plexi-Chemie at World of Concrete 2016 at booth S13308 for your chance to win a $100 Visa gift card and a Plexi-Chemie gift bag! Here's how to enter: Stop by our booth in the South Hall (Booth #S13308). Take a picture at our booth. Post the picture on Twitter or Instagram (or both!), tag Plexi-Chemie in the post (@plexichemie) and use hashtags #PlexiWOC2016 and #WOC2016. A winner will [...]
The World of Concrete 2016 is right around the corner! It’s time to start thinking about all of the great things that WOC offers, both inside the convention center and in the surrounding Las Vegas area. 1. Take a Class From interactive workshops and specialized seminars to hands-on skill-building sessions, World of Concrete’s education program equips field personnel, project leaders, supervisors and owners with the latest knowledge in [...]
On February 2 through February 5, 2016, industry leaders will gather in Las Vegas, Nevada for the World of Concrete (WOC). This annual gathering is the industry’s only international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry industries. There is something for everyone at WOC, including visiting the Plexi-Chemie booth (#S13308)! WOC kicks off the New Year right, highlighting the latest innovations, expert knowledge and cutting-edge new products and materials [...]
2015 was a busy year here at Plexi-Chemie headquarters. We want to take this opportunity to thank all of the epoxy contractors, architects, GC's, and facility managers for your business and support throughout the year. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! -The Plexi-Chemie Team
Photo courtesy of duvalasphalt.com The winter months can be tough ones for coatings contractors, especially those who install epoxy coating systems. Although epoxy typically is best suited for application in temperatures above 55°F, there are ways to successfully install epoxy during cold weather. Here are a few tips to help ensure that the epoxy coating application process goes smoothly even when the temperature plummets. How the Cold [...]
Few things make a coatings contractor cringe like the words “moisture vapor emission.” However, moisture problems in concrete substrates are common, especially in areas like Florida where the water table is high. Moisture problems must be dealt with BEFORE applying a coating system. If concrete contains too much moisture, a coating system will not properly adhere to the substrate and can possibly lead to complete coatings failure. So what’s the [...]
