Artistic Polymers coatings are ideal for protecting new surfaces or restoring existing surfaces. If resurfacing is required with Artistic Polymers materials it is important to remember that a coating is only as strong as the substrate underneath. Proper surface evaluation and preparation is the single most important step to ensuring a long life for your new surface. Extra support for some surfaces may need to be added such as "Fiber" or "Metal" lath to prevent future cracking. Once your surface has been properly prepared you may choose from the full line of Artistic Polymers coatings. The following are problems that could have been prevented with proper evaluation and treatment. None of the following coatings were installed by Artistic Polymers trained installers.
Brick Wall With Mineral Deposit Whiting
Discolored Decorative Playground Surface Coating
This Brick wall has developed a mineral
efflorescence problem from not being sealed. Artistic Polymers
"Brickguard Sealer" does not change the appearance of brick, block,
stone or concrete and prevents efflorescence and minerals from passing
into or out of a surface. Repair: This surface should be pressure washed to remove the
discoloration then treated with Artistic Polymers Brickguard Sealer.
The decorative finish on this playground is
discoloring because the sealer used was not correctly applied or is not
strong enough for exterior application. Artistic Polymers single
component solvent sealers are VOC compliant in all states and designed
for exterior use.
Repair: This surface should be cleaned and pressure washed and any
discolored areas should be recolored. Finally the entire surface should
be sealed with two coats of roll applied Artistic Polymers Solvent
Sealer.
Delaminating Patch Repair
Overall Coating System Failure
This photo shows where
someone has attempted a patch a problem area without resolving the
original problem which caused the failure. The polymer modified cement
being applied directly to the concrete is not strong enough for this
application. Artistic Polymers High Resin Cements are designed for
direct application to concrete. Repair: Remove all of the weak material
and install an Artistic Polymers High Resin Cement decorative coating
system.
From the overall nature of this problem it appears
the surface was not properly prepared before coating installation.
Artistic Polymers Epoxy Primers are designed to seal and prepare
concrete and hold decorative coatings to a surface with unparallel
strength.
Repair: Remove all existing coatings and seal the surface with Artistic
Polymers Epoxy Primer. Install an Artistic Polymers Decorative Coating
System.
Decorative Coating Failure From Excessive Ware
Sealer Failure
This surface shows ware marks on the edge that
indicate that the "Thin Film" coating selected for the surface was not
sufficient for the use this surface was to receive. Artistic Polymers
Aggregate Filled Epoxy or High Build Polymer Cements are an excellent
high strength solution for heavy ware surfaces. Repair: Pressure wash the surface to clean and remove any loose
materials from the edge and riser. Install a Artistic Polymers High
Strength Coating on the riser and twelve inches on surface. Seal with
Artistic Polymers High Solids Polyurethane.
The stamped concrete in this photo was sealed
before the surface was properly prepared. The sealer did not bond to
the concrete causing whiting to develop between the sealer and the
concrete. Artistic Polymers solvent sealers have been formulated with
special wetting agents that promote penetration into the surface and
prevent sealer whiting.
Repair: The sealer must be removed from the surface using Artistic
Polymers's Stamped Concrete Restoration System. The colors are then
touched up if necessary. Finally the complete surface is resealed with
two roll applied coats of Artistic Polymers Solvent Sealer.
Discoloration And Failure from Excessive Surface Moisture
This photo shows a concrete surface that was
formed without proper grading which has caused moisture to stand on the
decorative Coating. This type of surface condition requires a coating
that can withstand subgrade moisture conditions. Artistic Polymers
Exopy/Polyurethane coatings can withstand excessive moisture conditions
from both sub-grade and surface attack.
Repair: Remove all coatings from the surface. Apply Artistic Polymers
Moisture Resistant Epoxy Primer prior to installing an Artistic
Polymers Decorative Coating System. Seal the coating system with two
roll applied coats of Artistic Polymers High Solids Polyurethane.
