STOP CALLBACKS!

It is easy to create beautiful finishes and to impress clients upon completion. It is far less pleasant to get call backs once the surface seems to fade, disintegrate, or worse delaminate and fall apart. No one enjoys being chastised for applying products that are setup for failure.

"The truth of the matter is a resurfacing system is not setup for FAILURE; rather the substrate on which it is applied to is not prepared for SUCCESS!"

Hence, the word "Stabilization": In order to get the maximum longevity and enjoyment from a concrete overlay, you must ensure the substrate is clean, waterproof, and stable.

STEP 1 PREPARING THE SURFACE

In order to ensure the success of any resurfacing system, the substrate to which it is applied to must be as pristine as possible. This means extensive pressure washing, power scrubbing, and acid etching must be performed in order to ensure a clean and porous surface. Prior to applying a resurfacing cement product, the surface must be completely free from dirt, oil, grease or any other loose or foreign material that may interfere with bonding. The extent of surface preparation needed will depend on the condition of the substrate to be repaired and resurfaced. Please refer to our Surface Preparation Manual for complete surface cleaning instructions.

STEP 2 INTEGRAL WATERPROOFING

Substrate Stabilization™ through integral waterproofing is a CRN exclusive in preparing a concrete substrate for resurfacing. It is taught as a standard of surface preparation in all of our classes.

Over the years, we performed countless resurfacing jobs with great success. Reluctantly, we have to admit to some failures. Most of them were based on human error and easily recognized. However, there were failures on jobs where we knew we did everything by the book! We found that most of these mysterious failures were based on water penetration and migration from the base of the slab, as well as the accumulation of moisture at the control joints and/or expansion joints. Annoying problems such as the re-appearance of fissure cracks, uneven color distribution, tell tale moisture color changes, and partial delamination became the object of disenchantment, annoyance, and often head-scratching questions as to "Why did this happen?"

Based on these bouts of trial and error, and our perseverance for excellence, we found what we believe is the BEST solution for successful resurfacing applications. Not only does our program virtually eliminate moisture related failures, it also ensures consistent integral color dispersion, and ensures a long lasting, trouble free finish. Our aim is to provide solutions to known problems, and not just alleviate the symptoms.

Fact: 90% of resurfacing failures are moisture related. We attack the problem at its core, and use revolutionary sub-surface penetrating sealers and densifiers.

Our recommended products are manufactured by Hydrocrete, LLC. The HydroSeal™ and HydroSeal Stabilizer™ consist of proprietary formulas which include unique and complex series of environmentally friendly natural & engineered compounds forming Colloidal Silicate sub-surface sealers (not to be confused with Sodium Silicate products) which penetrate the concrete substrate by seeking out and ionizing with free alkali (un-hydrated cement) within the capillary voids of the concrete. Once the sealers come into contact with the free alkali, they react and turn into an insoluble gel substance, hardening and filling the cavity. As moisture penetrates the concrete, the gel prevents penetration of outside contaminants. However, the gel allows the concrete to breathe, thereby effectively sealing the concrete from within. The HydroSeal Stabilizer™ also contains a topical primer membrane which bonds tenaciously to the concrete, acting as a complete moisture shield, and as a primer coat for thin cementitious coatings.

Since implementing this system into our surface preparation program, our failures are limited to applicator error, the latter being minimized by consistent educational programs and training manuals. Once applicators are trained, and have a thorough knowledge of all of the details needed to ensure a successful resurfacing job, the work is pleasant, rewarding, and lucrative