Colloidal Silica - Ron Blank & Associates, Inc.

Concrete WeaknessesStill, because Concrete is first and foremost a structural material, itrequires specific chemical treatments and mechanical processing toovercome its inherent limitations as a finished surface material. Itsporosity makes it prone to staining, its vulnerability to acid attackcan cause surface etching, and its susceptibility to surface wear anddusting are natural characteristics of concrete that need to beconsidered for any finished protocol.Concrete hardeners, additives, and protectors are commonly usedto help resolve these issues.Historically, design professionals have used silicates in flooringapplications to densify and strengthen concrete. However,traditional silicates have many drawbacks including complicatedapplication, whiting, and hazardous application byproducts.