There are those times when you just don’t have the time to make repairs, prep again and then add a protective layer. The fact that you can’t afford the down time or variance from the schedule may force you to seek other ways to achieve the protection you need without the forfeiture of time you don’t have.

Making the repairs and applying a protective layer all in one pass would be the best option for your situation. Of course, when making this choice, you’ll have to choose a material that can meet the challenges of your particular application. But, you’ll also have to get comfortable with other application techniques and equipment you may not have used before. Getting the materials in place and achieving the best bond, finish and coverage is the key to a repair you can count on to protect your process and infrastructure into the future. 

The Material

1. Make sure you choose a material that has the right resistance to the environment it will be exposed to.

You’ve chosen the right coating or lining for your project considering all of the factors. Things like operating temperature, chemicals, concentrations, expected level of protection and so on. Once this system is in place, you or your customer will have just the protection needed to protect critical plant infrastructure.

Now it’s on to make sure the system you’ve chosen will stay in place. It needs to bond to the concrete and stay there. You’ll need to prepare the concrete to present the best possible surface for the coating or lining. Sounds easy. But, the surface you have to adhere to is often not smooth or uniform. Given the fact that you need a protective system at all, it’s probably not in the best of shape. The concrete may be deteriorating, damaged and contaminated and have to be repaired to be a suitable host for your new barrier.

Deciding what to use and how to apply it is the next critical step you have to