Blog: Permanent Coatings/Sealing

Sealing Grout Preserves the Floors of New Hotels

Sealing grout is a waste of time and money. We have developed a specialty coating process to protect/preserve tile and grout permanently. The grout is very porous. Application of a sealer will penetrate the grout, leaving the surface exposed. The whole idea is to protect the surface of the grout from getting dirty. We know of…

Epoxy Application Over Bare Concrete

A new, trendy boutique hotel in Miami Beach wanted the guest units to have a distinct look and a maintenance-free floor. During renovation, they wanted to replace the tired carpet and stained grout lines. After a primer coat was applied to bare cement, we used a self-leveling epoxy to fill many imperfections in the bare…

Cleaning And Sealing Grease Covered Stone

The restaurant area of a large hotel had keystone flooring. Any restaurant area is a challenge to keep clean. The flooring surface, whether pavers, stone, bare concrete, or even tile, can become embedded with dirt, food stains, and grease. Cleaning the area effectively is the first challenge. An in-house staff can only do so much.…

Stripping Sealed Pavers And Tire Marks / Sealing Pavers

A large condo had its pavers sealed a few years ago. The problem was that the pavers were not professionally cleaned before resealing. This problem is very common. The situation gets compounded by layers of sealer. Pavers should be sealed every two years to prevent fading and staining. However, prepping the surface is critical. Shortcuts…

Sealing Pavers Around a Pool

Pavers around a pool deck must be sealed. Many commercial properties seal the entrance pavers to prevent oil stains, but not the pool deck. Pool decks, however, are exposed to similar products – and oils. In addition, there are pool chemicals, not to mention body oils. Pavers also fade very rapidly and must be protected.…

How to Avoid Reoccurring Mold & Mildew

It seems that mold and mildew grow everywhere. Problem areas where mold and mildew grow include roof tiles, tile grout, pre-cast concrete, around fountains, decorative coral, sidewalks, and pavers; all of which, if left unattended, can lead to ongoing maintenance. There are many different methods for cleaning and removing mold and mildew from these areas,…