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Message |
John Hunter
Senior Member
Username: johnhunter
Post Number: 164
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021 - 07:37 pm: |    |
This is a new one for me.
Our client is a high-end hair salon. Polished concrete has been selected for floor finish and the concern about hair dye, which is apparently very aggressive stuff, staining the polished concrete.
Anyone here have experience with concrete sealers for this kind of application? |
Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS
Senior Member
Username: michael_chusid
Post Number: 611
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021 - 08:17 pm: | |
I feel sorry for the technicians who will have to stand on the concrete all day. But anyway...
I have lots of opinions but no direct experience. Still...
Use black iron oxide pigment in the concrete so stains are not as apparent.
In addition to sealer, apply sacrificial varnish or wax that can be stripped and replaced.
Lay down tarps before dying.
Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS 1-818-219-4937
www.chusid.com www.buildingproduct.guru |
George A. Everding, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA
Senior Member
Username: geverding
Post Number: 925
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021 - 08:57 pm: | |
One more item for the Bucket List, huh? "Lay down tarps before dying." |
Lynn Javoroski FCSI CCS LEEDŽ AP SCIP Affiliate
Senior Member
Username: lynn_javoroski
Post Number: 2266
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021 - 09:17 pm: | |
Thanks for the giggle |
Edward J Dueppen, RA, CSI, CCS, LEED AP
Senior Member
Username: edueppen
Post Number: 78
Registered: 08-2013
| | Posted on Friday, July 16, 2021 - 08:23 am: | |
John, this is definitely a strong concern. In the set of notes I keep on polished concrete, the very first note is "Polished concrete is NOT recommended for areas subject to staining."
Get in touch with a rep for polished concrete finishing systems. I recommend Euclid or L&M. In their arsenal of hardeners, densifiers, and concrete dyes, they also have stain guard sealers. These are replaceable coatings that provide an added level of protection.
If they don't have something appropriate, contact Neogard since they also have clear coatings that will protect concrete from staining and chemical exposure. |
Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS
Senior Member
Username: michael_chusid
Post Number: 612
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2021 - 03:40 pm: | |
George, You got me.
BTW, I spoke with my hair stylist. She says:
It would be cruel to make a stylist work without a cushioned mat on which to stand. And.
Colorists should be trained to clean up promptly after each head.
Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS 1-818-219-4937
www.chusid.com www.buildingproduct.guru |
John Hunter
Senior Member
Username: johnhunter
Post Number: 165
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021 - 12:27 pm: | |
Michael - My sense is that the folks who are making this decision have not actually styled hair for some time and you know how it is, the further you are removed from doing a task, the easier that task becomes. |
ken hercenberg
Senior Member
Username: khercenberg
Post Number: 1387
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021 - 12:30 pm: | |
John, perhaps have the designers find out the most popular dyes used and choose those colors for the polished concrete.
That way they don't have to worry about future staining. It will all just blend in. |
Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS
Senior Member
Username: michael_chusid
Post Number: 613
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021 - 07:12 pm: | |
To John's point,
Many of the same people believe that the most important day in the life of their project is the day the photographer comes to take the portfolio photos.
Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS 1-818-219-4937
www.chusid.com www.buildingproduct.guru |
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