This problem, which is particularly common in high-traffic areas, can be easily fixed by constructing a concrete ramp.

We recommend applying Concrex® Carbon Fibre to ensure a strong and long-lasting repair. Conventional concrete repair products are not suitable for this situation because they can’t form a thin ramp to the level required.

To complete the repair, first clean the floor of dust and loose material, then use a degreaser if any spots of oil or grease are visible. Once the floor is prepared, simply mix the Concrex powder and curing agent together with a trowel and apply to the surface to build your ramp. Smooth off the surface and leave to cure for 1 hour before allowing traffic onto the area.

The product you need for repairing the joint will depend on how badly damaged it is.

If the tiles are coming loose and leaving gaps of up to 10mm, our Floor Joint Sealant can be used to fill and seal the joint. The exposed sides of the joint should be cleaned and dried first before the sealant’s two components are thoroughly mixed in the larger tin with a wide-bladed tool. Once transferred to a suitable container, mix again and pour evenly into the joint. Leave to cure for 8 hours before testing with light pressure. The Floor Joint Sealant sits just below the top of the joint, so light traffic will not disturb it during the curing process.

When the damaged area is larger or more significant, use our Flexible Joint Repair. The product shortens a two-step repair into one simple process. To carry out the repair, remove any loose material, grease or oil from the joint and ensure it has been cleaned and dried. Once all three components of the repair product have been thoroughly mixed in the outer plastic bucket, apply the filler immediately with a brush. Trowel the product into the joint and smooth it off, before leaving for 30 minutes to dry.

Whilst it can be tempting to just paint over small scratches, this will make imperfections stand out more.

Minor surface chips and scratch issues can be easily solved with Concrex® Fine Filler. The product’s formula means that you can mix small amounts as and when you need to complete repairs, extending its shelf life. Once applied, the floor can be ready for painting in a matter of hours.

We recommend using Concrex® Fine Filler to fill the crack in this situation. The easy-to-use paste is fast drying and able to withstand heavy traffic post-application. Once the filler has been left overnight to cure you can also use Watco Concrex Carbon Fibre to make up the difference in floor levels and create a flush finish.

The concrete at the foot of a ramp is thinner, which causes this recurring damage. One of the easiest ways to stop this from happening is to layer thin fillets of Concrex® Carbon Fibre and Tack Coat at the foot of the ramp to make it stronger and more durable.

The most common area of damage for concrete stairs is the tread nosing, which is the protruding edge that takes most of the foot traffic. Damage is caused by general wear and tear from pedestrians and the impact from heavy objects being dragged down the stairs.

To carry out a quick and simple repair to your steps you will need an epoxy resin mortar that will ‘feather edge’ to nothing and stick to the step while it is trowelled smooth. Concrex® Carbon Fibre and Tack Coat can be shaped and moulded for a permanent repair to the step nosing and will be ready for light traffic in as little as an hour.

To apply the product, simply clean the step’s surface of loose material and use a degreaser to remove oil or grease if required. Then, mix the Concrex powder and curing agent with a trowel and apply to the step. Use the trowel to smooth off the surface then leave to cure for 1 hour.

We recommend Concrex® Flex. The epoxy resin solution offers flexibility with outstanding strength and durability, making it ideal for repairing floors subject to vibration and movement impact. It cures within hours so the floor can be back in use within the same day too.

Not necessarily, all concrete floors are at risk of cracking. Although typically caused by settlement or structural movement in older buildings, cracks in the floor can also form as a result of heavy traffic, vibration or impact damage from something being dropped on it.

Despite not necessarily being a sign of structural problems, cracks must be monitored as they can widen over time and the edges can start to spall, making them vulnerable to further damage from material handling equipment (MHE) passing over them.

Concrete floors in industrial facilities experience constant wear and tear from foot traffic, vehicles and equipment being moved. Such a high level of daily impact on the floor can lead to all kinds of surface damage.

A badly maintained floor is a concern for many reasons. For visitors and team members, it gives a poor impression of the company and can damage staff morale. It also increases the cost of repairs to both the floor itself if surface damage is left to deteriorate into a bigger issue, and to vehicles navigating the facility that receive high levels of impact from travelling over potholes and uneven floors. Expensive fines can also become a problem if a poorly maintained floor leads to a slip or trip accident.

Frequent checks and repairs help you to prevent those issues, maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Concrete floors should be regularly inspected and repairs should be carried out when damage is first identified. If you don’t act quickly, the problem can quickly escalate and result in hazards and costly repairs down the line.

We recommend using Concrex® Carbon Fibre for general surface damage. The product allows you to easily carry out a sturdy repair for holes of any size. Whereas, conventional cement and water-based repair materials require a minimum hole depth, which means you would need to manually chop out the area first before applying them.

To repair a damaged expansion joint, start by raking out any loose dirt and materials then insert a wooden batten into the edge of the joint. Wrapping the wooden batten in cling film before inserting will help the repair product to not stick to the object while curing. Once in place, apply Flexible Joint Repair and leave to cure. After the product has cured, remove the batten and fill the gap it has left behind with Floor Joint Sealant.

If you are resurfacing your floors with the intention of painting them afterwards, be sure to choose a leveller that’s fibre-reinforced, such as Flowtop. If you use a latex leveller to smooth the surface before painting, the paint will simply break and lift as soon as the floor is used.

Concrex® Deep Fill is the perfect solution for deeper holes. Reinforced with granite aggregate, the strong repair formula is designed specifically for deeper holes in high-traffic areas.

It can be used alone for a coarse textured finish, or as a base layer under Concrex® Carbon Fibre for a smooth finish.

Measuring the width of the crack gives a good indication of the best way to repair it.

Hairline cracks (1-3mm) – Concrex® Fine Filler has been specifically formulated for the repair of hairline and minor scratches, blemishes and bolt holes in concrete floors. These only really need filling if you are going to paint the floor so you only need to mix small amounts to repair cracks as and when required.

Medium cracks (2-5mm) – These cracks are too thin to fill with a mortar unless you chop the crack out to widen it, so instead you will need formulations, ideally pourable epoxy resins, that are designed specifically for narrow cracks. Our Fine Crack Filler is perfect for the job.

Wide cracks (5mm+) – To fill wide cracks you will need a suitable pourable mortar. Flowpatch® can be applied to depths between 5mm–100mm and hardens quickly to accommodate heavy traffic in only 2 hours, meaning that area downtime can be minimised.

You will need a self-levelling product that allows you to pour a new floor surface over the top of your existing worn, rough concrete floor.

We recommend Flowtop®, which is fibre-reinforced for a stronger and more durable surface and can be left as a non-dusting, wearing surface or painted if preferred.

Tack Coat is a high strength 100% solids epoxy resin adhesive primer, which has been designed specifically for use with our Concrex range to make thin, shallow or intricate repairs easier. You may consider using Tack Coat when setting metalwork into concrete to bond the two together or when carrying out fragile repairs, such as to concrete ramps,

Just make sure you’re ready to complete the overlay straight away as it’s quick-drying formula means you can overcoat in 30-60 minutes. If the Tack Coat does harden, you will need to brush a fresh pack over the surface.

No, you do not need to sand after applying the Concrex® Fine Filler. Simply apply and smooth it with the plastic scraper that is supplied with the product.

Once applied, the water content in the product will begin to evaporate, causing the mortar to pull away from the substrate as it dries. As the bond between the mortar and your floor weakens, cracks can begin to form and the repair will need to be completed again.

Where traffic is passing over the point in the floor where the concrete and metal frame meet, damage is common. However, Concrex Flex should be used to repair the surface and reinforce the area. Where shutters will be used each day, the area will be subject to frequent impact and vibration, therefore a flexible repair product is really important for this surface.

We recommend using a Flowtop Spiked Roller when applying Flowpatch to your floor, as this will release any trapped air within the coating and improve the overall finish.

To achieve a bubble-free finish, work the spiked roller consistently across the surface you have applied, rolling 3-4 times in different directions for each area. The roller should be used within the first 20 minutes of Flowpatch being applied.