May 14, 2010 #1 oneintheeye Structural Joined Nov 20, 2007 Messages 440 Location GB what typical coatings does anyone know of for dealing with concrete where chemicals could spill? acids etc.
what typical coatings does anyone know of for dealing with concrete where chemicals could spill? acids etc.
May 14, 2010 #2 dik Structural Joined Apr 13, 2001 Messages 26,111 Location CA You have to determine what chemicals are present and design accordingly. Some chemicals may require a high build epoxy, some a membrane and some just a specialised coating system. Dik Upvote 0 Downvote
You have to determine what chemicals are present and design accordingly. Some chemicals may require a high build epoxy, some a membrane and some just a specialised coating system. Dik
May 15, 2010 #3 Zambo Civil/Environmental Joined Jun 5, 2003 Messages 697 Location SG This is posted in the concrete admixture engineering section, but the question is about coatings. But if admixtures are of interest take a look at: http://www.xypex.com/specs/specs.php Upvote 0 Downvote
This is posted in the concrete admixture engineering section, but the question is about coatings. But if admixtures are of interest take a look at: http://www.xypex.com/specs/specs.php
May 15, 2010 #4 dik Structural Joined Apr 13, 2001 Messages 26,111 Location CA For chemical resistance, Xypex, would not be the first to come to mind... Dik Upvote 0 Downvote
May 15, 2010 #5 concretecost Structural Joined May 15, 2010 Messages 1 Location US No Xypex really doesnt do much anyhow. I would suggest an integral admixture that is silene siloxane based instead of a coating. http://www.todaysconcretetechnology.com]Self Compacting Concrete[/url] Upvote 0 Downvote
No Xypex really doesnt do much anyhow. I would suggest an integral admixture that is silene siloxane based instead of a coating. http://www.todaysconcretetechnology.com]Self Compacting Concrete[/url]