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epoxy cove base

Ask Mr. Chemist: Creating an Epoxy Cove Base

Question: “We have used the Z-Poxy on our floors but now want to continue up the wall to create an epoxy cove base. Can this be done with the product as-is?” Answer:…

greasy walls

Ask Mr. Chemist: Greasy Walls

Question: “We are a local bakery facility and one of our storage rooms is below ground. We have noticed that grease is seeping into our cinder block walls. Do you…

quick-drying floor sealer

Ask Mr. Chemist: Quick-Drying Floor Sealer

Question: “We really love using Z-Poxy, but it takes too long to cure. We need to get traffic back on the floor as quick as possible. Do you have a quick-drying…

coal chutes repaired with carbide epoxy putty

Ask Mr. Chemist: Coal Chutes

Question: “We are a local energy facility and our coal chutes take a beating. We have tried using a ceramic epoxy putty to repair the problem areas, but this product…

carbon dust

Ask Mr. Chemist: Carbon Dust

Question: “We have a lot of carbon dust on our floor from grinding and blending pigments. We need a coating that will resist the effects of the dust in our…

quick-drying fast patch

Ask Mr. Chemist: Quick-Drying Floor Patch

Question: “Our floor is always damp and contaminated with chicken fat, but it needs to be patched. Our problem is that we need a quick-drying floor patch that will cure…

fuel storage tank rust

Ask Mr. Chemist: Fuel Storage Tank Rust

Question: “I have a reoccurring problem with fuel storage tank rust. We have to paint these large tanks every other year because the rust eventually bleeds through. Is there something…