Colloidal Silica - Ron Blank & Associates, Inc.

Korry Electronics – Everett, WA A Washington state high-tech plantneeded a floor that could stand up toabuse, was easy to clean, was cost effectiveto make, and looked good enough forentertaining guests.The facility is used for assembly of hightechavionics equipment. It has strictoperating conditions, such as humiditycontrolled at 78%, and high attention tocleanliness. It is also frequently visited bycustomers. Acrylic flooring was considered notdurable enough. Polished concrete offeredthe durability, appearance and easymaintenance they sought, but it wasbeyond their budget. Alternatively, colloidal silica densifiercoupled with the non-diamond polishedfloor technique provided a durable, highsheen,easy-maintenance floor – resultingin a savings of approximately $120,000.“It’s turned out to be a very tough floor...We drive tuggersand forklifts across it; we slide all sorts of things acrossthat floor. It holds up well.”Steve Sullivan, Maintenance Facilities Technician