Laszlo Keszthelyi, owner of Monster Coatings, a flooring company that services the greater New York City metro area, specializes in seamless flooring. He’s been in business for 37 years, beginning with flooring and reflooring elevators in his early years. “There was always an issue with elevator floors,” he says. Usually […]
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High-Performance Self-Leveling Underlayments by Laticrete
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has expanded its NXT product line with the release of two high-performance self-leveling underlayments (SLU), NXT Level Plus and NXT Level Flow. NXT Level Plus is an advanced SLU that pours directly over more compromised substrates than […]
Laticrete Launches New Polishable, Cementitious Self Leveling Concrete Overlay, NXT Level SP
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has introduced NXT Level SP, a coarse-sanded, polishable, cementitious self-leveling concrete overlay with a Salt and Pepper appearance that is designed to function as a high-strength wear surface or underlayment.
Self-Leveling Concrete Compound Can Provide a Shortcut to a Sharp Look
Have you seen interior concrete floors in such bad shape that your first thought was to rip them out and start over? It can be your immediate reaction, but there’s an easier approach. Self-leveling toppings or self-leveling overlays can be poured over concrete surfaces you didn’t think were salvageable, saving time and money.
Dos and Don’ts of Polishing Self-Leveling Overlays
Self-leveling overlays that are polishable have been around for about years now, but only recently have they really gained traction in the retail and residential markets.
Concrete Polishing Problems Start with Placement
An overlay installation starts with the product in powder form being mixed with a specific amount of cold water. Right after it’s poured or pumped onto the floor you use a gauge rake to set the thickness you want the self-leveling overlay to be.
How to use Self-Leveling Overlayments on Structurally Sound Substrates
Whether you use self-leveling material as your primary pour or over existing concrete, it’s an efficient way to get going on a job.
Which Self-Leveling Products Contractors Prefer and Why
Self-leveling products vary widely in their makeup, so which one you choose may largely depend on what you plan to do with it.
Critiquing Polishable Self-leveling Cementitious Toppings
Four manufacturers of concrete resurfacing and repair products took on the challenge presented by the Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons International Association (OPCMIA) Local 528 last July in Seattle.
Fast Self-leveling Concrete Crack Repair Product
DP-600 Concrete Repair products from 3M offer a fast way for concrete repair people to get their fill.