Q: What makes Industrial Polymers the superior choice?

Industrial Polymers (IP), although recently formed, represents not only 35+ years of direct experience in this industry, but the entirety of the discipline’s existence from inception. The most significant contributors to its development mentored IP’s current management, which is a claim that no other company can make, much less substantiate! References can and will be supplied in order to authenticate our claims, culminating in your application of the products we offer.

Q: How long does it take for coatings to dry/set?

Turn around time under normal conditions and in cold weather applications are both vital aspects of a successful installation, not to mention the importance of user friendliness. This we have accomplished with rapid curing capacities under favorable conditions for the user; even when inherently slow for hot weather application, the products be accelerated using additives.

Q: Total time from installation till ready for use?

This will vary according to the system. as well its final use. Depending on the type of top coat/sealer, hot tire stain resistance will vary from 1 to 3 days for return to service. Another example is quartz with double broadcast, which can take several days, not including prep prior to the start of installation. If the quartz is broadcast into epoxy, the cure rate will be longer than if a polyaspartic is used. Depending on such parameters, the range is typically from one 24 hour period to three or more days. Speak to a Technical Rep for assistance on your needs and restraints.

Q: What is the VOC content of the coatings?

VOC of products vary from 0g/L to 50g/L in order to comply with AQMD limits. There are other systems with higher VOC for use in areas not constrained accordingly. Please access the Technical Data Sheets on this website, and if you are not sure of the requirement for your needs, consult a technician for details.

Q: What Moisture Vapor Emission (MVE) rates of the slab are acceptable levels to apply your system?

Our systems have been applied over MVE of 27# (this is the weight of moisture being emitted through 1,000 sq ft of slab in a 24 hour time period) without bubbling or delamination of the film. There are several systems designed as primers & can be used as topcoats as well: high solids pigmented epoxy called Moisture Vapor Barrier (MVB) system, water phase epoxy known as WB Epoxy Clear, and a polyaspartic which is our Poly Primer Sealer.

Q: The concrete has efflorescence coming through it. What prep is necessary for this issue?

In such cases, there are usually 2 causes. Most often, the concrete mix was over watered for ease in pouring and finishing, causing the density to be much lower than ideal. As such, the minerals present in cement don’t cure as designed and separate from the matrix, thus being able to leach out of the cured slab. This is usually accompanied by high MVE. These minerals or salts will continue to crystallize and potentially cause small spalling conditions in the surface, creating issues in the cured film. This is why any “guarantee” requires a core test to evaluate the slabs surface in order to be able to reasonably ensure the coatings performance and longevity.

Q: How much gloss or sheen should I expect? Am I able to choose a level of glossiness?

Gloss is 99% at 65 degrees. Lower sheen products are available but not nearly as common nor desired.

Q: Will I have to upkeep these floors in any way once completed?

All coatings require some maintenance as nothing is immune to wear and degradation. IP however, has the technology of two component systems using superior materials that comprise performance above and beyond comparable systems, and it is due to this that any upkeep will be very minimal. How high the traffic is through the coated area will determine how long before flooring needs to be resealed.

Q: Do you create coatings for floors other than garage?

Although garage flooring systems have only more recently attained incredible recognition, performance concrete coatings have been available for many decades prior to such uses to accomplish wear and chemical resistance criteria. To name a few examples of other uses: storage and manufacturing warehouses, airplane hangers, commercial kitchens, secondary containment facilities, retail stores, office buildings, and so on. With the technological advancements that have been made in the last 20 to 40 years, there is little that cannot be attained by Industrial Polymers LLC.

Q: Other thoughts/concerns?

If we don’t have the product best suited for your needs, we will direct you to those who can meet your requirements!