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Unveiling the differences between VOCOMP-20, VOCOMP-25, & VOCOMP-30 W. R. MEADOWS has long been a trusted name in the concrete and construction industry, providing innovative solutions and products designed to meet the needs of professionals worldwide. One of their flagship product lines, the VOCOMP series, offers concrete curing and sealing compounds that are environmentally friendly and compliant with VOC regulations. In this blog, we will delve into the VOCOMP series and specifically compare the VOCOMP-20, VOCOMP-25, and VOCOMP-30, highlighting their unique features and differences. Cure and Seal Products: The VOCOMP Series Overview The VOCOMP series from W. R. MEADOWS features…
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Why is Your Concrete Blotchy (and How to Fix it)
Have you ever walked past a home with discolored concrete in the driveway? It’s lighter here and darker there, creating a blotchy effect that you know couldn’t have been intentional. Looking at the chaotic design, you can’t help but wonder what went wrong,… and how you can avoid making a similar mistake with your own concrete projects in the future. Concrete discoloration is not a rare event Laying concrete isn’t an exact science, and there are a variety of factors that can contribute to concrete discoloration from the very beginning. These factors include: Variability in concrete mixtures The use of…
What’s the Difference Between LIQUI-HARD and LIQUI-HARD ULTRA?
By: Dianne Carey Many architects, distributors, engineers and concrete contractors have asked us, “When should I specify/use LIQUI-HARD ULTRA? What’s the difference between LIQUI-HARD ULTRA and the original LIQUI-HARD?” How are they similar? Are there climates, locations, or geographies where one is an advantage over the other? Dianne Carey, director of technical services, has offered to help identify some technical features of the products, to help you identify the right product for your next concrete project. The Same… LIQUI-HARD and LIQUI-HARD ULTRA are clear, water-based, zero VOC, ready to use and can be used on interior and exterior applications. Both…
INDUROSHINE System
What is INDUROSHINE? INDUROSHINE is a jobsite friendly polished concrete flooring system that combines “green” concrete grinding and polishing system from our approved network of applicators with LIQUI-HARD 0.0 g/L VOC-compliant concrete densifier and sealer from W. R. MEADOWS. This provides owners and specifiers with the best polished concrete flooring system on the market. Durability that lasts! For more information on INDUROSHINE, click here: https://www.wrmeadows.com/concrete-densifiers-hardeners-polished-concrete-flooring/ Why Use INDUROSHINE Concrete is the most commonly used building material in the world. It is designed to be tough, durable, practical and sustainable. Some would consider concrete’s inherent strengths to also be its architectural…
MED-CURE
MED-CURE is a ready-to-use, water-based, VOC-compliant concrete curing agent, hardener, and dustproofer. It is residue-free and contains no wax, resin, or other materials that would inhibit the bond of subsequent coatings and/or treatments over substrate treated with MED-CURE. USES MED-CURE is ideal as a curing aid as well as for hardening and dustproofing exposed concrete floor slabs, sidewalks, driveways, beams, columns, etc. It can be used to provide a dust-free surface on concrete floors to be painted or covered by resilient, carpeted, wood, or synthetic flooring. FEATURES/BENEFITS Meets the moisture retention requirement of ASTM C309 on hard trowel concrete. Penetrates…
LIQUI-HARD
LIQUI-HARD concrete densifier and chemical hardener compound is a proprietary, water-based, low VOC, ready-to-use, clear silicate liquid, formulated with chemically reactive raw materials to harden and dustproof concrete. This waterborne solution, when properly applied, offers substantial improvement in abrasion and chemical resistance and will significantly improve the durability of the concrete surface when compared to untreated concrete. As LIQUI-HARD is applied and penetrates into the concrete surface, a chemical reaction takes place, producing a byproduct that fills in the pores of the concrete. This process produces a substantially denser concrete surface with enhanced durability. In addition to the densifying and…
Sealer Maintenance
You’ve got that nice, beautiful, lustrous concrete floor now protected by a W. R. Meadows curing and sealing compound, but how do you maintain that look? Here’s some tips on proper floor maintenance after the application of our product. The following steps are recommended for proper maintenance of W. R. MEADOWS curing and sealing compounds and concrete sealers. Routine dust mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, etc. This will help remove any dust, dirt, grit, etc., which can dull the appearance of the concrete sealer if left on the surface. Routine damp-mopping with a commercially available, MILD cleaner.* Avoid cleaners that contain ammonia, harsh chemicals,…
How to Optimize your Results from LIQUI-HARD
LIQUI-HARD and LIQUI-HARD ULTRA concrete densifiers and chemical hardeners are designed to be used on effectively and efficiently cured concrete floors for optimal results. MED-CURE concrete curing agent, hardener, and dustproofer is the ideal curing aid to prepare concrete surfaces for the next step in the densifying process, offering the ability to supplement the LIQUI-HARD line of products to produce tough, durable, long-lasting concrete floors. MED-CURE is residue-free and contains no wax, resin, or other materials that would impair the bond of coatings or treatments over concrete where MED-CURE had been applied, making it idyllic to be used before LIQUI-HARD.…
Keep LIQUI-HARD treated surfaces looking their best with our easy-to-follow maintenance guidelines
LIQUI-HARD concrete densifier and chemical hardener penetrates deep into the concrete being treated, leaving a residue-free surface. The hardened and dustproofed concrete requires similar maintenance compared to untreated substrates after LIQUI-HARD is applied. Simple sweeping or mopping daily or as needed on hand-troweled concrete is recommended. Once a week or when needed, hose the surface down with water. A soft sponge squeegee or a or a ride-on vacuum squeegee with a foam pad can be used to remove excess water. In areas that have gathered dirt, a mild, neutral pH detergent soap can be used with a bristle brush or…
LIQUI-HARD Concrete Densifier & Chemical Hardener
LIQUI-HARD is a proprietary, water-based, ready-to-use, clear silicate liquid concrete densifier and chemical hardener. LIQUI-HARD is formulated with chemically reactive raw materials to harden and dustproof concrete. The finished surface offers considerable enhancement in abrasion and chemical resistance and will significantly improve durability when compared to untreated concrete surfaces. LIQUI-HARD penetrates deeply into the concrete surface, causing a chemical reaction to take place, producing a byproduct that fills in the pores of the concrete. LIQUI-HARD solidifies the concrete, eliminating dusting and pitting. LIQUI-HARD will not discolor or show pedestrian or vehicular traffic wear marks and is ideal for industrial facilities…
We’re proud to introduce our new PENTREAT line
Last year, W. R. MEADOWS launched its line of PENTREAT concrete sealing products, including PENTREAT 244-40, PENTREAT 244-40 OTC and PENTREAT 244-100. All three of the products have been received well and are included in many Department of Transportation and Ministry of Transportation specifications. PENTREAT is a reactive, penetrating, silane sealer that inhibits water and chloride ion penetration in concrete and masonry structures. It is also a hydrophobic, impregnating sealer that helps prevent chloride-induced corrosion of rebar, scaling, spalling, freeze-thaw damage, and other causes of debilitating concrete. PENTREAT is designed for use on horizontal, vertical, overhead, new and existing concrete…
W. R. MEADOWS’ INDUROSHINE AND LIQUI-HARD Spur Gold LEED Certification
W. R. MEADOWS is proud to be associated with a project at Odyssey Elementary School in Woodcross, UT, where our INDUROSHINE polished concrete flooring system helped capture a gold LEED certification. The INDUROSHINE system, when combined with W. R. MEADOWS’ LIQUI-HARD, a concrete densifier and chemical hardener, creates an architectural and aesthetically pleasing floor. Also of note is that this system requires neither expensive coverings/coatings nor frequent maintenance – which is especially significant when you consider the 3500-square-foot space at Odyssey. Subsequent maintenance or recoats would prove both costly and time-consuming. However, thanks to the INDUROSHINE system, those worries are…
We’re Proud to be Members of the Concrete Polishing Association of America
The Concrete Polishing Association of America acts as a communication conduit to connect all architect, contractor, engineer, design, distributor, and manufacturing professionals in the concrete polishing industry. The CPAA’s goal is to establish the groundwork as a base for which specifications, standards, and practices can be defined and shared by leaders within the industry from a clear, concise, and technical foundation. The CPAA also strives to lead the industry through non-biased education that emphasizes integrity, accountability, and outstanding craftsmanship to ultimately increase awareness and desire for polished concrete surfaces. We are proud to say that we have been a member of…
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is the public agency entrusted with regulating stationary sources of air pollution in the nine counties that surround San Francisco Bay: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, southwestern Solano, and southern Sonoma counties. Recently, the BAAQMD has revised their regulations and here is a review for Regulation 8, Rule 3: Architectural Coatings, which originally took effect in 1978. Significant changes to the regulation were implemented on 1/1/2011, which included lowering the maximum allowable VOC for a majority of the product categories, adding a few new product categories, and…
Take Our New Course at Hanley Wood University
We’re proud to partner with our friends at Hanley Wood University to offer an online continuing education course. The online course earns continuing education from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), but is also a great way for contractors to learn more about current construction practices. The course offered is Concrete Basics: Curing and Sealing. The course feature slides, voiceovers, and detailed information about this subject. At the end of the course, there is a short quiz to take. For architects, you will receive continuing education learning units from AIA. This is a fast and easy way to earn and learn!…
VOC Compliance Map Launched
As most of you know, varying VOC regulations across the U.S. can be a bit confusing. VOC regulations are sometimes ruled by the EPA, the state, or by local regulatory committees, and sometimes all of the above. And then, finding the product that fits your particular area can be confusing as well. Click Here to Open VOC Compliance Map At W. R. MEADOWS, we’ve spent countless hours developing products that meet the strict VOC regulations of your local area. We’ve worked closely with regulatory commissions such as the Ozone Transport Commission and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. To…
Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Plant – LIQUI-HARD Application
View hi-resolution photos and video for the Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Plant in Kecskemet, Hungary, featuring LIQUI-HARD and ULTRITE DEGREASER. Project: Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Plant Location: Kecskemet, Hungary Contractor: Hiros ASA Salesperson: Mark Vogel Product: LIQUI-HARD Scope: 1.8 million square feet Photos: Video of LIQUI-HARD Application:
W. R. Meadows offers AIA-Credited Lunch-and-Learn Presentations
As part of our efforts to educate the architectural community on the newest product technology, W. R. Meadows offers a series of lunch-and-learn seminars to discuss and present this material. We’ve been doing these presentations for years now, and have conducted hundreds of presentations throughout the U.S. and Canada. And, of course, our presentations help earn architects learning units (LU). The following are our most popular topics: Above-Grade Wall Air Barrier Systems (1 LU) Concrete Polishing (1 LU) Concrete Restoration (1 LU) Controlling Moisture Movement (1.5 LU) Treatments to Improve the Performance of Concrete (1 LU) Underslab Waterproofing and Vaporproofing (1 LU)…
Updated List of Protect From Freezing Products
During the cold season, many W. R. Meadows construction products need to be protected from freezing. These include our water-based construction liquids, our water-based building envelope products, some of our Deck-O-Seal pool products, etc. Below is a list of products that need to be protected from freezing. We ask that you store these products above 32° F (0° C) and refer to each product’s data sheet for more information. 1100-Clear 1200-White 1300-Clear 1600-White 2200-White Acry-Lok Air-Shield LM Air-Shield LMP Bellatrix CC-309-1WS CC-309-2WS Cem-Kote CW Plus Component B Cem-Kote Flex CR Component B Cem-Kote Flex ST Component B Deck-O-Grip W/B Deck-O-Shield…