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Author Message Sheryl Dodd-Hansen, FCSI, CCS New member Username: Sheryldh Post Number: 5 Registered: 09-2002 Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 12:51 pm:    We need to find a concrete sealant to use at the entrances and exits to the auto bays of a jiffy lube type facility - something resistant to oil and other fluids and that won't be slippery. Any suggestions? David Stutzman Junior Member Username: David_stutzman Post Number: 11 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 01:21 pm:    You could try Sika'a epoxy sealants (Sikadur series) - good chemical resistance, but not much movement capability. Or use Sika urethane series (Sikaflex) designed for runways and roadways. We normally use 2-part urethanes for this application and have had good success in car dealer service bays. I'm sure you can find comparable products from Tremco and Pecora too. Just how wide are these joint that slip resistance is a concern? Sheryl Dodd-Hansen, FCSI, CCS Junior Member Username: Sheryldh Post Number: 6 Registered: 09-2002 Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 02:12 pm:    Thanks, David, you've given me some direction. We're trying to make the surface of the concrete less likely to get slippery and cause people to fall. Todd Schneider (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 02:27 pm:    For slip-resistence, you should incorporate Shark Grip (available from Sherwin-Williams) or similar non-skid media. Regards, Todd Schneider Curt Norton, CSI, CCS New member Username: Curtn Post Number: 14 Registered: 06-2002 Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 02:37 pm:    Sheryl- Are you looking for a joint sealant or a sealer for the surface of the concrete? Sheryl Dodd-Hansen, FCSI, CCS Member Username: Sheryldh Post Number: 7 Registered: 09-2002 Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 08:43 pm:    Oh, you sure can learn about terminology when you throw your questions onto 4specs! We are, indeed, looking for "sealer", not "sealant". Thanks to the value of CSI networking I had a long talk with an expert and got some direction. Also found out I'm not the only one who can be confused by the terminology. Sounds like a good topic for an education program! William C. Pegues, FCSI, CCS Senior Member Username: Wpegues Post Number: 167 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 11:48 pm:    Sheryl, Its a very common misunderstanding. We are all the time getting true concrete sealers submitted to us under the Division 7 Sealants section saying they can't find the specified requirements - when its right there in the concrete sections for surface preparations....as sealers. And I have seen many that know the correct terminology slip into using it incorrectly during a discussion where others start off using it incorrectly. William Anonymous   Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 01:07 pm:    I always wondered why we can not just use the term "caulk". It may sound low tech, but everyone knows what you are talking about. We could use "Calk" for the cheap stuff and "Caulk" for the good stuff. Lynn Javoroski Advanced Member Username: Lynn_javoroski Post Number: 23 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 10:49 am:    The best concrete sealer I have found is the old reliable Ashford Formula. I will be specing it for a helipad. It hardens the concrete and makes it pretty much impervious to anything. And if the concrete is slightly rough when it's applied, it won't get that warehouse floor sheen. It's used in warehouses, factories, hangars, car showrooms, etc. j smith New member Username: Specbuster Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2003 Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 - 08:51 am:    I have seen Ashford used in this type of application and it has it,s problems with hot automotive fluids and slip resistance..Shark Grip additive will not work in this type of application either for various reasons. I would look at a chemical treatment such as SLX 100 by Prosoco Inc. This product will not change the slip resistance for the surfaces of which it is applied. It has an oleophoblic additive that will prevent oil contamination..Link http://www.prosoco.com/ProductList.asp?m=3&i=6