Sep
19
2024

Benefits of Epoxy Flooring in Water Treatment Plants

Epoxy flooring offers several key benefits for water treatment plants   Chemical Resistance One of the primary advantages of installing an industrial epoxy flooring system in a water treatment facility is its exceptional chemical resistance, when novolac topcoats are incorporated. Water treatment plants handle a variety of harsh chemicals, including disinfectants, coagulants, and corrosive substances. Epoxy flooring can withstand continued exposure to these chemicals without degrading or becoming damaged. This [...]

2024-09-19T16:43:24+00:00Sep 19th 2024|Epoxy Flooring Articles|
Nov
10
2023

Top 4 Reasons to Be Thankful You Chose an Epoxy Floor for Your Facility

Top 4 Reasons to Be Thankful You Chose an Epoxy Floor for Your Facility   With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’ve compiled our top reasons why epoxy floors are something to be grateful for. Keep reading to find out why epoxy floors should make your gratitude list this year. Here are the top 4 reasons to be thankful for an epoxy floor. #1: Epoxy floors can last indefinitely. Epoxy [...]

2023-11-13T16:54:47+00:00Nov 10th 2023|Epoxy Flooring Articles|
Sep
15
2021

Plexi-Chemie’s Coatings Create a Functional and Beautiful Floor for Lowe’s Corporate Hangar at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

When Lowe’s, the home improvement retail giant, decided to relocate their corporate aviation operations from Statesville Regional Airport to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a new 38,000-square-foot hangar was specially designed and built. As a part of this new construction, the concrete floor needed a coating system that would provide abrasion, chemical and UV resistance, along with a beautiful aesthetic that included a bright white color, as well as a [...]

2021-10-12T16:50:43+00:00Sep 15th 2021|Epoxy Flooring Articles|
Jul
14
2021

Bobby E. Leach Student Recreation Center at Florida State University: PlexiBlend HTF Gives the “Wow!” Factor to the Floors in This High Profile Facility

Photo courtesy of thetab.com The Bobby E. Leach Student Recreation Center at Florida State University is a 120,000-square-foot fitness facility located right in the heart of campus. The facility includes cardio and strength equipment, sports courts and an indoor track, pool and spa. There is also a spacious atrium with seating for students to hang out and enjoy healthy snacks and smoothies. This impressive and modern building is a [...]

2021-07-14T13:49:23+00:00Jul 14th 2021|Epoxy Flooring Articles|
Jun
03
2021

Can Epoxy Be Installed Over Existing Tile Floors?

Can Epoxy Be Installed Over Existing Tile Floors? The answer to this question is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. Whether it makes sense to install epoxy over existing tile floors or whether the tile needs to be completely removed all depends on the condition and composition of the tile. In addition, owners and contractors need to keep in mind that just because epoxy can be [...]

2021-06-03T15:02:49+00:00Jun 3rd 2021|Epoxy Flooring Articles|
Aug
13
2019

MMA and Urethane Mortar: An Excellent Combination

MMA and Urethane Mortar: An Excellent Combination When a job requires a rapid-cure flooring system that provides long-term durability and a beautiful matte finish, many flooring contractors believe that there is no way to provide their clients with all three specifications. However, using a combination of Plexi-Chemie’s MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) flooring system (PlexiRez),  and urethane mortar flooring system  (PlexiCrete), contractors can give their customers a unique flooring system that delivers [...]

May
23
2019

Glaslok 170 FR: This Protective Wall Systems Keep School Restrooms Easy to Clean and Maintain

Keeping the school restrooms clean and in good condition can be a daunting task. School restrooms are subject to a great amount of wear and tear and exposure to water, chemicals and other harmful materials. The GlasLok 170 FR epoxy wall system by Plexi-Chemie is a perfect solution to keeping school bathrooms clean and sanitary for the long haul.

2019-10-24T18:02:46+00:00May 23rd 2019|Epoxy Flooring Articles|
Mar
29
2019

The Right Wall System for Correctional Facilities

  When projects at correctional facilities call for a seamless epoxy wall system, Plexi-Chemie’s GlasLok 270 is an option that deserves serious consideration. This fiberglass reinforced 100% solids wall coating system provides the same benefits (and more) as fiberglass mat systems, but is much easier to install and is more cost and labor effective. Read on for more information about GlasLok 270, its benefits for correctional facilities, clean rooms, commercial [...]

Jan
24
2019

Moisture Testing in Concrete: A Critical Step

When too much moisture exists in a concrete substrate, the result can be disastrous for the application of a floor coating system.  Too much moisture creates a substrate condition that is not conducive to the proper adhesion of a coating system, leading to delamination and an eventual coating system failure. In these situations, the application of a moisture mitigation system is needed. However, it first must be determined if a [...]

2019-07-09T14:02:11+00:00Jan 24th 2019|Epoxy Flooring Articles|