5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs Self-Leveling Compound Manufacturer？

Yes, there really is a difference between epoxy and self-leveling epoxy.

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While both are ideal for performance in commercial and industrial spaces, the formulation and application process is slightly different. Self-leveling epoxy is a coating applied to a slab of concrete and, as the name suggests, it&#;s easy to apply because it self-levels and spreads out across the flooring surface.  It quickly creates a single seamless surface across the floor. While general epoxy coatings can also create a seamless floor, self-leveling epoxy leaves nothing to chance. Rather than use rollers to apply the epoxy compound onto a floor that could cause and inconsistencies, self-leveling epoxy is specially formulated for an application to balance out and give you a truly smooth and even surface.

Five Major Benefits To Self-Leveling Epoxy Floors

1 &#; Strength

Epoxy is extremely strong, among the hardest and strongest options available in flooring.  It can stand up to huge amounts of foot traffic, or even having large machinery such as forklifts and steamrollers driven over it.  This strength gives it superior durability, and ensures a coating will last for many years..

2 &#; Environmental resistance

Epoxy also stands up well against most types of chemicals, even relatively caustic chemicals commonly found in labs in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and on healthcare campuses.  Likewise, it resists damage or fading from UV light exposure.  This further increases its long-term value, and minimizes maintenance needs. Plus, if you&#;re working with particularly dangerous or exotic chemicals, special formulations of epoxy can be made with extra resistance to them.

3 &#; Easy cleaning

Self-leveling epoxy requires little more than a soap and water cleansing. Buffing, polishing, or other intense maintenance shouldn&#;t be required unless sanctioned by compliance regulations.  Because the surface is a single seamless sheet, it also resists any sort of microbial life such as mold and mildew by giving them nowhere to live.  Need a clean room setup?  Epoxy with active anti-microbial agents is also an option.

4 &#; Slip resistance

Self-leveling epoxy might look shiny, but it actually gives plenty of grip underfoot.  It&#;s even safe to walk on when wet.  It&#;s a great choice for cafeterias, locker rooms, and other situations where water could build up and liquid spills are likely.

5 &#; Attractive looks

Epoxy doesn&#;t have to be bland.  It comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes, and you can even get blends with metallic additives that create amazing swirling patterns. Self-leveling epoxy is not only a safe and compliant floor but can enhance the look and feel of a brand&#;s environment.

 

BLACK BEAR , THE EPOXY EXPERTS

With over 30 years of experience designing functional and attractive epoxy flooring for commercial and industrial clients, Black Bear is the trusted partner for epoxy and self-leveling epoxy formulas, urethane, MMA, and polished concrete coatings.  We value engineer each product based on the environment and the client&#;s individual needs. Contact us for a free on-site consultation and learn how your business can benefit from an attractive and durable floor solution.

Cementitious levelers have been around for decades. In general terms, cementitious levelers are considered a flowable cement that, with a little help from an installer, will self-level in just a few minutes.

Levelers have been formulated to cure to a smooth flat surface that is ready to accept the finished flooring surface. The smooth hard surface that forms on the top tells very little about what is going on underneath. 

HydroPhase P150 being installed in a commercial application over a concrete substrate.

Flowable cements are known in the industry as Self Leveling Underlayments (SLU&#;s). For decades, these cements have been formulated with Portland and calcium aluminate cements that shrink as they cure. This need to shrink makes it hard for these traditional levelers to stay stuck to the floor that they were poured onto. To hold these levelers flat to the floor, manufacturers have recommended surface abrasion and lath to give these traditional levelers the &#;tooth&#; that they need to hold flat to the floor. If contractors follow the instructions, these levelers work well and are serviceable for years to come.

Formulated Materials decided it was time to solve the longstanding problem of SLU shrinkage by developing HydroPhase®.

HydroPhase® is a non-shrinking all purpose leveler that is suitable in residential and commercial leveling applications. Machine scarification of concrete and lath application to plywood is a thing of the past. Most installations now require a sweep and a roll on of primer ahead of the HydroPhase® application. HydroPhase® can be applied from 1/8&#; to 1 1/2&#; and reaches a cured hardness of 4,500 PSI in 28 days. 

Formulated Materials created HydroPhase® to solve industry challenges and save measurable time and money by eliminating preparation steps required by traditional levelers.

Below are the Top 10 Reasons that HydroPhase® is coming to a project near you soon!

Top 10 Reasons

1.&#; No Shot blasting or mechanical surface abrasion required

2.&#; Crack Resistant formula minimizes cracks

3.&#; Excellent workability and flow

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4.&#; Strong &#; 4,500PSI @28 days

5.&#; Flexible &#; Pour from 1/8&#; &#; 1 ½&#; in a single lift

6.&#; Can be over 24&#; truss designs

7.&#; Available in Concentrate to reduce shipping costs

8.&#; Ready for foot traffic in 4-hours

9.&#; Abrasion resistant to hold up to trade traffic

10.&#; Low Prep &#; Sweep, Prime, Pour

&#;Flooring Trends &#; SLU&#;s that make these trends possible&#;

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