Concrete Solutions

Exposed Concrete Treatments

Are Concrete Treatments necessary? A common misconception regarding concrete is that it is hard, therefore it should last forever. Far from the truth, especially regarding the surface of the concrete, which can dust and wear under what appears to be the mildest form of traffic-the shoes on our feet. A simple, economic solution is the application of a liquid hardener/densifier treatment. It’s long-lasting and, with simple maintenance, can improve the sheen with increased traffic. Need to enhance the surface sheen sooner? This can be accomplished through and economical burnishing technique on the concrete surface. Want a high shine? Then polish the floor as if you were polishing marble or granite.

Joint Fillers and Sealants

Joint Fillers and Sealants are used for a variety of commercial and residential applications. Exposed concrete floors have sawcuts in them to control cracking (called control joints).  They pose a couple of problems.  If left empty, they collect dirt. If there is high traffic with forklifts and pallet jacks, the point loads at the wheels can cause damage to the side of the joint wall. Therefore, you have the option to fill them. They can be filled with something flexible (urethane or silicone caulk) mostly for cleanliness or they can be filled with a semi-rigid material (epoxy or polyurea) to help support the joint wall from fracturing (spalling) due to the traffic.

Seamless Floor Coating Systems

VTI Contracting offers a wide variety of Seamless Floor Coating Systems to meet your specific needs. Whether you need a decorative floor that will hold up to high traffic, sanitary floors to address compliance requirements, or an industrial floor for your manufacturing facility, we’ve got you covered. Choose from our Decorative Quartz, Vinyl Chip, Thin Mil, Cementitious Urethane, or Corrosion Control floor systems that offer the flexibility needed to make sure your needs can be met with a product that is right for your business and will deliver the lasting value you expect.

Stains and Dyes

For many years, decorative concrete contractors have been using acid-based chemical concrete stains and dyes to achieve rich, earth-toned color schemes resembling natural stone, marble, wood, or even leather. But today, contractors are no longer limited to earthy shades. Newer products on the market-such as water- and solvent-based dyes-are greatly expanding the artist’s palette with colors ranging from soft pastels to vivid reds, oranges, yellows, and purples. And in some cases, these newer stain products are easier and safer to apply.

Concrete Structural Repairs

Concrete structural repair can be the least glamorous scope of work VTI Contracting performs. However, an owner must consider that the most important investment in most retail stores, warehouses and manufacturing facilities is the floors–from a safety standpoint to allowing maximum productivity while keeping operating costs down. From time to time, these floors require attention beyond daily maintenance and floor cleaning. VTI Contracting possesses the experience and know-how to assess the repairs, provide a solution, and perform the work.