Mix ratio of sand and cement screed for floor varies based on the intended use of the screed. Added to that, cement type, grade of aggregate and the method of storage of screed material influence the mix ratio to a ...
Category: Flooring
There are various types of flooring options in building construction. This section categorizes all these option at one place.
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How to Stop Moisture in Concrete Floor?
Commonly, concrete floors are vulnerable to moisture and suffer from different detrimental influence of moisture such as lifting tile off the floor, rotting hardwood, damping carpet, coating delamination and many more. These problems are not only disrupting functions of the ...
Fixing Moisture Problems in Concrete slab
Concrete slabs on grade and basement slabs are weak and vulnerable to the detrimental effect of moisture which may lead to various problems. For instance, lifting tile off the floor, rotting hardwood, damping carpet, and coatings delamination. Added to that, ...
Water Versus Solvent Based Concrete Sealers
Concrete sealers are designed to protect the concrete from wear and tear in addition to the provision of chemical and stain resistance for concrete. They come in water-based and solvent-based varieties both of which act as protective and decorative coats ...
Concrete Topping Slab -Types, Thickness and Uses
Concrete topping slab is an overlay designed to provide a dense, abrasion-resistant, and a finished floor surface for multiple purposes such as providing a wearing course to support traffic loads in parking facilities and bus terminals, providing a level surface ...
Lightweight Concrete Floor Systems – Thickness, Uses
Lightweight concrete floor provides more efficient strength-to-weight ratio in concrete floor systems when compared to other conventional concrete floor systems. The reduced quantity of concrete and steel reinforcement offsets the marginally higher cost of lightweight concrete floor systems. These floors ...
Concrete Laitance- Causes, Removal, vs Efflorescence
Concrete laitance is a layer of weak and nondurable cement and fine particles originated from aggregate. These materials are moved upward due to movement of moisture (bleeding) through concrete because of the presence of too much mixing water. The quantity ...
Lithium Silicate Chemical Hardener for concrete
Lithium silicate is a chemical hardener applied to the concrete surface to improve its strength, durability, longevity, and abrasive resistance. The increased strength of concrete is due to the calcium silicate formed as a result of lithium silicate reaction with ...