A Guide to Integral Cove Base What is an integral cove base? Integral cove base is a seamless floor to wall transition that is applied as part of the flooring system during installation. Other non-integral cove types are installed on top of a finished floor. Benefits and Reasons...
Preparing Cracks and Joints in Concrete Timing of Fixing Cracks in Concrete Floors When deciding how to fix cracks in concrete at your facility, we often get asked when the ideal time is to fix these cracks. Sometimes it makes since to fix after the first sign...
Case study BROOKLYN CENTER WATER TREATMENT FACILITY This is a state-of-the-art water treatment facility built in 2016, designed specifically to manage the higher levels of manganese and iron found in the city’s drinking water. It has been a complete success in treating the water and this stunning...
Case study University of Minnesota Freeman Aquatic Center Collegiate aquatic center with highly durable and slip resistance epoxy flooring system installed by expert epoxy flooring contractors at Swedebro. The Jean K. Freeman Aquatic center at the University of Minnesota is a state-of-the-art aquatic facility. It has hosted dozens of national championships...
Why Does Salt & Water Damage Concrete Floors? You may have asked yourself, why does salt damage concrete? Living in the upper Midwest we are quite familiar with salt, ice, and water on our roadways. Every spring our roads are littered with potholes that are caused...
Microbreweries and Distillery Floor Coating Options There are many options to consider when looking at a brewery floor coating. The two most common options considered for brewery floor coatings are epoxy and urethane cement. These are the pros and cons for both brewery floor coating types. Epoxy...
Concrete Deterioration: Options for Fixing | types and causes of concrete deterioration Over the years, concrete can chip, crack, sink, and deteriorate, creating a need to replace or repair the old concrete, so here’s everything you need to know about the different types and causes of concrete deterioration. Types...
What is urethane cement Urethane Cements w/ Anti-Microbial Additives for Cleaner Facilities What is urethane cement? What is Urethane Cement? Urethane cement is a thick semi liquid cement mixture, which is made up of combined resins, cement, and other aggregates. This combination gives the performance benefits of resinous...
How to clean epoxy floors Maintenance and Care of Epoxy Flooring after Installation It’s important to know how to clean epoxy floors properly after they’re installed, as proper care will protect the long-term value of the floor. When should an epoxy floor be cleaned? After an epoxy floor is...
Is Epoxy Flooring Safe? How to make School Floors Safe & Sustainable How slippery are epoxy floors? When asking, Is epoxy flooring safe? The usual answer is yes, with a customizable level of safety. One of the first aspects of a floor that is considered when looking for...