Fact:

The increased use of concrete sub-floors in direct contact with the ground makes more important than ever, the complete understanding of moisture and alkali inherent in these sub-floors and their effects on paints and floor coverings.

As the concrete is setting and commencing through its long curing process, water evaporates out of the concrete. When this moisture is gone, it leaves voids and pores in the concrete. The pores in the concrete allow for moisture to migrate from the ground. The moisture passes through these voids and mixes with the ever-present alkali.

When mastics or adhesives are applied to bind floor coverings to the concrete, the drawing action of the moisture is speeded up. When this moisture is drawn to the surface of the slab, it comes in contact with the adhesive. When alkaline water meets with the adhesive, the adhesive emulsifies or commences to deteriorate, resulting in bubbles, blistering, warping, cracking and peeling. The end result is the replacement or re-application of the adhesive. Floor coverings often fail due to one or more of these reasons:

1. Moisture
2. Alkali
3. Hydrostatic Pressure

Recommendation:

DynaCreteŽ PIM+ prevents moisture from coming in direct contact with the covering adhesives or mastics. This will alleviate moisture and alkali collecting under the coverings which result in buckling, warping, or separating from the concrete surface. DynaCreteŽ PIM+ causes an internal chemical reaction with the concrete, becomes a permanent part of the concrete surface, and eliminates problems associated with floor coverings by it's ability to hold a hydrostatic head.

DynaCreteŽ PIM+ will leave clean pores, similar to "etching" on the surface to which paint, mastics or adhesives for floor covering can effectively secure a better bond. It will also eliminate the destructive moisture attack which causes deterioration to the adhesives and paints. On surfaces where no covering is used, DynaCreteŽ PIM+ will prevent foreign matters such as oil, grease, and acids from penetrating and causing spalling, pitting and overall deterioration. It enables easy clean-up and maintenance.

Sealing with DynaCreteŽ PIM+ will not only aid in the floor covering trade, but will also be a 1-step process for curing and sealing. Getting the job done on time, in this world of wanting the job done yesterday, is of extreme importance in the service sector.

Flooring contractors will find having the concrete sealed with DynaCreteŽ PIM+ before applying flooring, will be of extreme importance. It will eliminate a lot of headaches and long-term problems associated with floor coverings and adhesives. Sealing with DynaCreteŽ PIM+ will not only prevent moisture and alkali problems associated with adhesives, but will be a one step process as an aid for curing and sealing. This will save time and money.

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