The Vital Role of Concrete Resurfacing: Protection, Longevity & Excellence
Concrete is foundational to countless facilities, from industrial plants and food processing areas to commercial kitchens and freezers. Over time, harsh conditions like heavy traffic, chemical exposure, temperature extremes, and constant cleaning stress can degrade even the sturdiest slab. That’s where resurfacing comes in. Not just cosmetics, but a long-term safeguard.
Why Resurfacing Matters
- Shields Against Damage Before It Starts
Unprotected concrete is vulnerable to water penetration, detergents, and chemical attack. In one bakery, untreated slabs under steam-cleaned ovens eroded down to the gravel. Resurfacing created a protective barrier that stopped erosion and maintained a clean, polished appearance. - Handles Thermal Shock & Temperature Extremes
Rigid coatings like epoxy cannot accommodate the expansion and contraction of concrete under thermal stress, leading to cracking and delamination. In settings such as blast freezers or commercial kitchens, urethane cement mortars breathe with the substrate. They resist thermal shock and remain bonded under extreme conditions. - Minimizes Downtime - Time is Money!
Traditional coatings often require long curing times or multiple layers. Urethane cement systems cure quickly, even on fresh pours, and can be trafficked within hours. In a fish-processing facility, work began Friday afternoon and production resumed by early Monday with no primer required, saving time, material, and labor. - Enhances Safety, Hygiene & Compliance
Concrete Resurfacers can improve slip resistance, essential in wet or chemical-exposed environments. They can also meet USDA, FDA, and OSHA standards, critical in food and beverage settings. One testimonial highlighted how a urethane cement resurfacer with a semi-gloss finish eased cleaning and inhibited bacterial growth, without VOC odor. - Restores Function & Appearance
Beyond protection, resurfacing restores aesthetics - whether smoothing out uneven slopes in a glass plant to prevent damage or giving an industrial floor a decorative finish that impresses both staff and visitors.
Why Garon Products Stands Out
For over 60 years, Garon Products has delivered specialized concrete repair and coating solutions tailored to tough, real-world conditions - from radical temperature swings and corrosive environments to stringent sanitary demands.
Purpose-Engineered Resurfacers
Garon’s product line includes targeted solutions:
- Treflite™ – A 100% solids, anti-slip epoxy mortar/resurfacer that bonds to concrete, steel, and wood; resists abrasion, acid, thermal shock; and cures overnight—ideal for heavy-traffic areas like dairies, commercial kitchens, and correctional facilities.
- Arctic Freezite™ – A three-component 100% solids epoxy mortar that sets in temperatures as low as –10 °F. Cures fast even in sub-freezing conditions, with no primer or topcoat required—perfect for freezer floors and winter patching.
- Garon Plug™ – A hydraulic cement ideal for emergency repairs in joints, below/above-grade concrete, or around conduits. It acts as a rapid waterstop—versatile and reliable.
Reliable, Real-World Performance
Customers consistently report excellent results. Arctic Freezite™ sealed convenience store cooler cracks without changing temperatures. Treflite™ repaired multiple floors in a government building, admired for its performance and service.
Comprehensive Support & Service
Numerous testimonials praise Garon’s prompt, knowledgeable customer service, whether helping specify products, guiding floor preparation, or responding quickly to issues.
Product Snapshots and Use Areas
- Treflite™ – 100% solids epoxy mortar; anti-slip (even wet); bonds to concrete, wood, steel; resists thermal shock, abrasion, acid; cures overnight; ideal for food production, heavy-traffic, and industrial zones.
- Arctic Freezite™ – Three-component epoxy mortar; works down to –10°F; 100% solids, zero VOC; no primer/topcoat needed; sets quickly—even under freezing; suited for freezer repairs and outdoor cold patches.
- Garon Plug™ – Hydraulic cement for emergency water-stop uses; fills floor/wall joints, sewers, marine, conduits; rapid-setting and versatile floor/wall repair option.
Conclusion
Concrete resurfacers are not just an aesthetic upgrade, but also a strategic investment in durability, safety, sanitation, and productivity. Proper resurfacing stops damage before it begins, tackles the harshest environmental stresses, and gets your facility back online quickly. Garon Product, with its decades of focused innovation and responsive support, delivers high-performance resurfacing solutions like Treflite™, Arctic Freezite™, and Garon Plug™, engineered to meet real-world needs, today and beyond.