What Concrete Surface Profile Is Needed for Floor Coatings to Bond Properly?
A floor coating can be expensive, durable, and designed for demanding conditions, but none of that matters if it cannot bond to the concrete underneath.
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Why Might Concrete Appear Red or Chalky Under an Old Floor Leveling Layer?
Removing an old floor can bring a few surprises. One of the stranger ones happens when the leveling compound starts coming up and the surface
How Do You Fix a Garage Floor That Has a Dip, Step, or Differential Settlement?
Walk across an older garage, and you may notice something doesn’t feel quite right. One section sinks slightly underfoot. Two parts of the slab meet
Is It Possible to Correct Garage Floor Slope Without Replacing the Slab?
A garage floor that slopes the wrong way can become annoying fast. Water may collect along a wall instead of heading toward the garage door.
Can Self-Leveling Underlayment Survive Vehicle Traffic When Used to Smooth a Garage Spot Repair?
You have one bad spot in an otherwise usable garage floor. Maybe there is a dip where water collects, a rough patch left from an
What Is the Best Way to Remove Adhesive Residue From Concrete Before Coating?
Pull up old carpet, vinyl, VCT, or another glued-down floor, and you may discover that removing the flooring was the easy part. What remains can
What Flatness Tolerance Does Luxury Vinyl Plank Really Need on Concrete?
Does LVP need to be perfectly flat? Allowances are commonly 3/16 inch over 10 feet. What flatness tolerance does luxury vinyl plank really need on
Can You Grind a Concrete Control Joint Ridge Without Creating a Weak Spot?
Yes! Grinding a ridge along a concrete control joint does not automatically create a weak spot in the slab if the grinding is limited to
Why Does Self-Leveling Underlayment Leave Humps or Ridges, and How Do You Prevent It?
Humps and ridges form for several reasons, but usually result from the material not flowing together. Common causes include adding the wrong amount of water,
Can Floor Protection Paper Leave Stains or Stripes in Concrete?
Can floor protection paper leave stains or stripes in concrete? Yes. The wrong paper, non-breathable tape, plastic-backed protection, wrinkles, or overlapping seams can restrict moisture