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Technical Resources Spotlight #5

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Technical Resources Spotlight #5

Why Should Joint Sealant Bond to Two Sides Instead of Three?

Concrete joint diagram showing proper two-sided sealant bonding with backer rod to prevent adhesion to the bottom
Concrete joints are designed to move.

When a sealant bonds to both sidewalls and the bottom of the joint, that movement becomes restricted and stress builds inside the repair.

Our new technical resource explains why three-sided bonding can cause premature failure—and how a properly installed backer rod helps the sealant move as intended.


Read Understanding Three-Sided Bonding in Concrete Joints

A small installation detail can make a major difference in joint life.

Technical Resources Spotlight #4

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Technical Resources Spotlight #4

What Keeps an Epoxy System Working as a System?

Epoxy system integrity diagram showing substrate, primer, body coat, reinforcement, topcoat, and finished surface

An epoxy installation depends on more than the quality of any one product.

The primer, body coat, reinforcement, and topcoat must work together in the correct order. One incompatible substitution or skipped step can affect the entire system.

Our new technical resource explains the basic principles that protect system integrity from the prepared substrate through the finished surface.

Read Epoxy System Integrity Guidelines

Complete systems produce more predictable results.

Technical Resources Spotlight #3

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How Thick Should an Epoxy Floor Be?

Epoxy floor thickness is one of those questions that sounds simple until the actual job conditions are considered.

Epoxy floor system thickness diagram showing primer, base coat, broadcast aggregate, and topcoat layers

A floor exposed mainly to abrasion may need a very different system from one exposed to dropped tools, steel parts, chemical spills, or demanding industrial service.

We have added a new page to the Epoxy.com Technical Resources & Education Center explaining how epoxy flooring thickness is built and selected.

The new resource explains:

  • The difference between coating systems and reinforced broadcast systems
  • How each full broadcast adds approximately 1/16 inch of finished thickness
  • When decorative chip systems are appropriate
  • When double-broadcast quartz systems may be the better choice
  • Why installing the thickest possible floor is not always the correct answer

The goal is not simply to install the thickest floor possible.

The goal is to match the flooring system to the type of wear, impact, chemical exposure, traffic, and service conditions the floor will actually experience.

Read the Full Technical Resource

Learn how coating systems, decorative chip floors, quartz broadcast systems, and multiple broadcast layers build different levels of thickness and performance.

Epoxy Floor System Thickness: How Broadcast Layers Build 1/16 Inch Increments

Predictable performance begins with selecting the right system for the job.

Technical Resources Spotlight #1: Industrial Epoxy Coating Systems

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Choosing the right epoxy flooring system begins with understanding the job it needs to perform.

Industrial floors face a wide range of challenges—forklift traffic, chemical exposure, abrasion, impact, thermal shock, moisture, and more. No single epoxy system is right for every application. Selecting the proper system is one of the most important decisions in achieving long-term performance.

Our latest Technical Resources Spotlight features an overview of industrial epoxy coating systems and explains the factors that should be considered before choosing a floor coating.

Whether you’re a facility owner, engineer, architect, contractor, or simply researching epoxy flooring, this resource is an excellent place to begin.

Read the complete resource:

Industrial Epoxy Coating Systems »

While you’re there, take a few minutes to explore the growing Epoxy.com Technical Resources & Education Center. We’re continually expanding it with practical guidance, installation information, and answers to the questions we receive every day.

Browse the Technical Resources & Education Center »

Coming Up Next:
Understanding Epoxy Floor Thickness