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 [...]
As 2018 comes to a close, we want to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers for your business and support throughout the year. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year to you and your families! We look forward to working with you in 2019! –The Plexi-Chemie Team
Pet care and so much more...Plexi-Chemie's Rubberthane SRF Comfort Floor was installed at a pet hotel It often seems that when choosing a flooring system, certain sacrifices must be made. For example, a floor that has great aesthetics may not be the most durable option. Or a floor that is comfortable to stand on may not have long-term abrasion resistance. However, none of these sacrifices need [...]
Plexi-Chemie Coatings Come to the Rescue on a High Temperature, Quick-Turnaround Job When a naval base in Jacksonville, Florida needed the floor of a surplus building rehabilitated in the heat and in a hurry, applying Plexi-Chemie products were an obvious solution to these challenging application conditions. The building in question was brand-new, as was the concrete floor. However, the concrete cap was not in good shape; there were [...]
Photo courtesy of WJCT News In the fall of 2017, the Jacksonville Humane Society opened its new $15 million state-of-the-art adoption center. The new facility, which was mostly paid for by generous donors, is beautifully designed with spacious kennels, visiting rooms, a large veterinary area and staff offices. This no-kill adoption center stands on the same property as the facility that was destroyed in a devastating fire in 2007. [...]
Epoxy flooring systems are known for their excellent ability to protect substrates. They have high chemical resistance, long-term durability and top-notch aesthetics. However, even with these properties, epoxy floors must be properly maintained to ensure longevity, optimum performance and protection against damage and the build-up of bacteria. In other words, while these flooring systems are durable and reliable, they are not invincible. Read on for the benefits of [...]
We had an amazing 2017 and we hope you did too! We continued to do what we love - provide our clients with top notch epoxy solutions. As this year comes to a close, we want to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers for your business and support throughout this year. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year to you and your families! We can't [...]
Don’t Let Harsh Environments Drive You Up the Wall: GlasLok 170 FR is the Perfect Protective Wall System Solution Environments such as food plants, medical operating rooms, correctional institutions and commercial kitchens require not only durable flooring systems, but also wall coating systems that are impact and chemical resistant, as well as easy to clean and maintain. GlasLok 170 FR is a high performance protective wall system [...]
In automotive facilities, including dealerships, showrooms and commercial garages, aesthetics and functionality can go hand in hand. The first impression of a beautiful shop or showroom floor give a good impression to repeat customers, potential customers, and vendors who may walk through the doors. Good looking floors can also communicate a clean and organized atmosphere. This can also improve the morale among the employees working in these facilities. [...]
Polyaspartic urethane is a high-end urethane coating that gives contractors and applicators many more options and capabilities than when they are working with regular urethane coatings. The coatings industry has embraced the versatility that polyaspartic urethanes bring to a wide variety of jobs. A Bit of Background Urethanes are typically used as a finish coat, a thin top coat that goes over thicker coating systems such as epoxies. Many [...]
