When I first had to deal with the difficulty of trying to remove old adhesive residue, I was on-site at a renovation project. I only wanted to prepare the surfaces for a new coat of paint without harming the walls, windows, or flooring. But I quickly found that removing glue isn’t as straightforward as it … Read more
Many people forget about one important thing when they fix concrete: the bonding agent. New concrete typically doesn’t stick to existing surfaces correctly if it doesn’t have the suitable bonding material. In fact, research and my personal experience on the job show that applying the improper agent can make repairs last less than half as … Read more
When a freshly laid epoxy floor begins to peel, blister, or break within a few months, it feels like a betrayal. You put in time, money, and effort, but the floor just won’t hold. In my years managing R&D for construction chemicals, I’ve learned the main Epoxy Floors Fail Reasons-and I’ve seen this problem happen … Read more
Have you ever had a repair that looked excellent on the first day but started to break down after a few months? It’s not uncommon for tiles to come loose, concrete areas to break, or mortar to come apart. In the majority of these situations, the true problem isn’t the cement or sand; it’s the … Read more
Several years ago, I received a panicked call from a contractor friend. Just one week after completing the high-end kitchen backsplash installation, he noticed that a few tiles were starting to come away. The project’s budget was in jeopardy, the customer was irate, and my friend’s excellent name was on the line. He chose a … Read more
I have investigated several rheology modifiers in cement systems over the years of working with different construction chemicals, particularly in tile adhesives, mortars, and admixtures. Although I haven’t yet used Nano Cellulose in Cement directly in my formulations, I have a solid foundation to assess and suggest nanocellulose for particular applications because of my extensive … Read more
Nanotechnology is changing concrete coatings, including paints for concrete floors, which is speeding up new ideas in the construction chemicals industry. The need for things to last longer, stricter environmental rules, and cities growing quickly are all reasons for this change. Concrete coatings, such as paints for concrete floors, will do more than just cover … Read more
I’ve been making construction chemical formulations for 10 years, and in this Paint Sprayer Tech Guide, I’ll share how paint sprayers have changed the way professionals and do-it-yourselfers apply coatings. Painting with brushes and rollers used to take days, but now it takes hours and looks better. The most important thing in this Paint Sprayer … Read more
Think about this: A premium apartment tower in Dubai had to redo the tile work on 40 floors because the thin-set glue didn’t work. Who did it? To make it “easier to spread,” workers added extra water to the mortar. People in our field make this $800,000 mistake every day—an issue that AI-Powered Solutions in … Read more
Many people who want to use stamped concrete for their driveways, patios, or pool decks ask me the same thing: “Is Stamped Concrete Slippery?” It’s a valid worry. No one wants a lovely outdoor place that becomes dangerous. The decisions made during installation and maintenance are really important when it comes to safety, longevity, and … Read more