Surface preparation
Concrete crack repair & floor prep in Tucson
Every lasting floor coating starts with prep. If your slab has cracks, pitting, stains or a peeling coating, it needs repair before anything new goes down.
What prep usually includes
- Diamond grinding to open the concrete so the coating can bond
- Crack and spall repair with fillers made for coatings
- Old coating removal when paint or epoxy is peeling
- Moisture testing to catch slabs that could push a coating off
- Oil stain treatment so the coating doesn't lift
Cracks in Tucson slabs
Hairline shrinkage cracks are common in garage slabs and are usually cosmetic. Wider cracks, cracks where one side sits higher than the other, or cracks that keep growing can signal soil movement. A coating installer can fill typical cracks; for structural concerns, have the slab evaluated by a qualified contractor or engineer first.
Questions
Will cracks come back through the coating?
Filled cracks can sometimes show as a line over time if the slab keeps moving. Installers can discuss options such as filling control joints or leaving them open.
Is grinding messy?
Professional crews use grinders connected to dust-collection vacuums, which keeps most of the dust contained.
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