Power Epoxy Waterborne Primer
Power Epoxy Waterborne Primer is two component epoxy primer for concrete and cement surfaces. The primer serves as a sealer for concrete or cement surfaces, penetrating deep into the surface acting as an anchor for subsequent epoxy or polyurethane coatings.

Power Epoxy Oilsolve Primer
Power Epoxy Oilsolve Primer is a two component epoxy primer for il and grease stained concrete surfaces or concrete surfaces where preparation is limited, and adhere well to metal. Part A is a formulated epoxy of a silver colour and Part B is a charcoal colour, amine curing agent. It acts as an anchor for subsequent epoxy and polyurethane coatings. The primer is not a finish coat and therefore can only be used for the purpose mentioned above.

Power Epoxy Hi-Build Coating
Power Epoxy Hi-Build Coating is a two-part component epoxy coating for primed concrete nd cement floor surfaces where mild industrial traffic occurs. It is applied in two coats as a finish coat to decorate and protect surfaces against mild industrial traffic and chemical attacks. Major uses are in warehouses, shops, stores, wineries, bakeries, food manufacturers, etc.

Power Epoxy Self Leveling
Power Epoxy Self Leveling is a seamless, three component epoxy self leveling compound for primed concrete floors where heavy industrial traffic occurs. It is applied 2mm thick onto primed concrete floor surfaces to decorate and protect these surfaces against heavy industrial traffic and chemical attacks. Major uses are in wineries, food factories, bakeries, abattoirs and manufacturing plants where traffic occurs with high point loading.

Power Oil Degreaser
Power Oil Degreaser is solvent based, water miscible oil; grease and fat degreaser for concrete and cement substrates.

Power Wet to Dry
Power Wet to Dry is a two component epoxy for bonding new concrete to old concrete.

Power CPU Fine, Medium and Coarse
Power CPU Fine is a seamless, non-slip, three component, cemtitious polyurethane for primed concrete and cement floor surfaces, where mild industrial traffic occurs. It is applied 1mm thick onto primed concrete surfaces to decorate and protect these surfaces against mild industrial traffic and chemical attacks. Major uses are in light food factories, bakeries, wineries and light manufacturing plants.

Power CPU Medium is a seamless, non-slip, three component cementitious polyurethane for primed concrete and cement floor surfaces, where heavy industrial traffic occurs. It is applied 3mm thick onto primed concrete surfaces to decorate and protect these surfaces against heavy industrial traffic and chemical attacks. Major uses are food factories, bakeries, w ineries and heavy industrial manufacturing plants where traffic occurs with high point loading.

Power CPU Coarse is a seamless, non-slip, three component, cementitious polyurethane for primed concrete and cement floor surfaces, where very heavy industrial traffic occurs. it is applied 6mm thick onto primed concrete surfaces to decorate and protect these surfaces against very heavy industrial traffic and chemical attacks. Major uses are in heavy duty industrial plants where serious chemical attack and high point loading traffic occurs.

POWERSCREED is a three component blend of polymers, OPC and graded silica. The special techniques employed to install POWERSCREED floors ensure that the end result is an extremely durable floor finish with a serviceable life-expectancy that exceeds that of the building in which it is installed.

The benefits of POWERSCREED:

• High mechanical resistance;
• Non toxic, solvent free and non flammable;
• Smooth, textured matt finish that is non slip, even under wet conditions;
• The pigments are incorporated throughout the system and cannot wear through;
• POWERSCREED is temperature tolerant, -60ºC up to 120ºC;
• POWERSCREED can be laid 4 days after the concrete slab has been laid and reach full strength after 7 days;
• Rapid curing means that the floor application can be taken into use overnight;
• POWERSCREED has a nominal thickness of 12mm and has a compressive strength of 60MPa;
• POWERSCREED is HACCP compliant.

POWERSCREED floors should be installed in every environment where a durable, maintenance free and heavy duty floor finish is required. This would include abattoirs, breweries, sport stadiums, warehouses and is a great alternative to tiles where a seamless surface is required for hygiene (HACCP).

Concrete Grinding And Polishing
Concrete is becoming the ultimate high demand no-wax flooring material. Thanks to recent advances in polishing equipment and techniques, contractors are now grinding concrete floor surfaces, whether new or old, to a high gloss finish that never requires waxes or coatings.
Concrete grinding enhances the superior durability and performances of concrete, therefore more retail, warehouse, and office facilities are opting for polished concrete flooring as an alternative to marble, granite, tile, linoleum or coated concrete . Even homeowners are attracted by the appeal of these smooth, high-lustre floors, which can be stained to replicate the look of polished stone.
Heavy-duty polishing machines equipped with progressively finer grits of diamond-impregnated segments or disks (akin to sandpaper) are used to gradually grind down surfaces to the desired degree of shine and smoothness. Power Industrial Flooring uses only the best machines available. HTC is a well-known manufacturer of grinding and polishing machines, tools and accessories.

Benefits of Polished Concrete
During the polishing process an internal impregnating sealer is applied. The sealer sinks into the concrete and is invisible to the naked eye. It not only protects the concrete from the inside out, it also hardens and densifies the concrete. This eliminates the need for a topical coating, which reduces maintenance significantly (versus if you had a coating on it).
Waxing the surface would be defeating the purpose of a fully polished floor. The concrete floor is already shiny; therefore there is no need to apply anything onto the floor that would then need maintenance.

Ease of maintenance is the key reason why many warehouses and retail facilities are opting for polished concrete. Polished floors are easy to clean and require only occasional damp mopping. They are extremely tolerant of heavy forklift and foot traffic. They eliminate the need for messy waxes or coatings, as well as the associated labour, time and expenses of application. Furthermore, the glossy surface resist the marks of forklift trucks tires and staining from oil and chemical spills.

The high reflectivity of polished concrete is another important benefit, especially for office buildings, hotels, restaurants and other public facilities which need to project a bright , clean professional image. Polished concrete is a particularly good alternative for homeowners and businesses which cannot afford marble or granite floors, but want the same brilliant, mirror-like finish.

Options with Polished Concrete
There is a wide variety of options available as far as colour of the concrete and stone exposure are concerned.

• Coloured aggregate can be added to the concrete mix or “seeded” into the top layer of the mix. The polishing process will reveal the aggregate.
• Glass can be “seeded” into the mix. The polishing process will reveal the glass pieces .
• Nails, bolts, computer chips or any other objects can be seeded into the mix and the polished smooth.
• Inlays of company logos create an extraordinary result.
• Any of these options can be combined or made into a pattern.

Applications of Polished Concrete
Polishing is a multi-step process; therefore customers can choose the level of sheen, from satin to highgloss that meets their maintenance and aesthetic requirements. This versatility makes polished concrete an ideal flooring material for a variety of applications:

• Large warehouses and warehouse outlets
• Retail stores
• Hotel and restaurants
• Office Buildings
• Auto showrooms
• Private residences
  

Maintaining the Shine
Although minimal effort and expense is required to keep polished concrete shiny, some regular care is necessary. A basic maintenance program of occasional dusting to remove grit and damp mopping with a neutral cleaner to enhance the shine is recommended. Some manufacturers sell special cleaners and conditioners for polished concrete that not only clean the surface, but also leave behind a dirt-resistant film. These products can be applied with a mop or auto scrubber and do not require buffing.

With basic cleaning, polished concrete should keep its luster for years. Eventually though , the shine may dull, especially in high traffic areas. Fortunately, it is easy to restore the gleam. Sometimes simply buffing the floor with a commercial polishing compound will do the trick. Should more touch-up be necessary, the floors can be lightly repolished with a fine-grit abrasive.

Is Polished Concrete Slippery?
Kept clean and dry, polished concrete floors are generally no slicker that plain concrete surfaces and they tend to be less slippery that waxed linoleum or polished marble. Public facilities which need to provide extra protection against slip-and-fall accidents can treat polished floors with anti-slip conditioners. There products contain special additives designed to improve traction and make wet surfaces safer. It must be re-applied periodically, but can simple be mopped on during routine cleaning.

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