Common Terms in Concrete Repair And Their Meanings In San Diego

One of the best features of concrete is that it can be restored. Some words come up whether you want to do it yourself or employ a professional to undertake concrete floor repairs. Here are a few of them, along with their definitions.

Acid Etching

This is the technique of cleaning or neutralizing a concrete surface using muriatic or phosphoric acid. This is frequently used instead of sandblasting when preparing a concrete surface for resurfacing or refinishing.

Moving And Static Cracks

There are two types of cracks: moving (working) and static (non-working). Moving cracks are active and still moving cracks frequently created by nature. Random static fractures that solely affect the concrete slab’s surface are known as static cracks.

Diamond Grinding

A grinding method is used to provide polished concrete surfaces. A floor polisher employs diamond-segmented abrasive pads that move from coarse to finer grits until the desired level of smoothness and shine is reached.

Microtopping

A decorative topping is put to a concrete slab to make it smoother or textured.

Concrete Resurfacing

Repairing or upgrading a concrete slab by applying a fresh coating or overlay to produce a new surface is known as resurfacing.

Refinishing Concrete

Refinishing a concrete surface involves fixing or renewing the present finish. Only the topcoat is redone, leaving the surface and slab unchanged.

Spray-Down System

As a splatter coat, an overlay or coating is applied to the surface and then troweled to give a knockdown finish. This is a typical occurrence on pool decks, driveways, and other outdoor surfaces.

Spalling

On concrete surfaces, this is a prevalent problem where little bits of concrete break away from the surface, especially around the seams.

These are just a few of the words often used by flooring professionals and found on flooring and paving products and equipment. It is critical that you, as a homeowner, grasp what these are to understand what they are proposing to accomplish. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask them. Don’t be scared to inquire about what it implies and how the procedure works. You should be able to understand the procedure if you hire a reputable and skilled contractor. It reflects their abilities and experience. Do you want to continue reading? Check out the next blog for more information on the heat resistance of pool deck materials. Contact us today at Concrete Polishing Solutions for concrete polishing services.

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