Concrete and joint deterioration happens to any slab over its lifetime; concrete damage occurs as changes in temperature, heavy equipment operation, heavy traffic, slab settlement, and chemical exposure occur in the course of daily operations.
Our team of concrete joint repair contractors will ensure that these damages are identified, assessed, and repaired before the new flooring system is installed.
A concrete floor is very strong in compression, but its tensile strength is relatively low, leading to cracking. Concrete floor polishing contractors can address and minimize these issues.
To control cracking, concrete expansion joints are placed in the slab at specific locations that create weakened areas where the concrete can crack in a straight line.
Floor joints are, in fact, controlled cracks in concrete slabs designed to protect the integrity of the floor, so they are often the first place where the floor begins to deteriorate.
Concrete joint damage is a common problem seen in many industrial concrete floors. In fact, joints are often the greatest source of maintenance problems in industrial or warehouse floors.
They can be a health and safety hazard to your people and your equipment.
Unfilled joints are especially vulnerable to damage and tend to spall under the impact from hard wheeled traffic.
Because of budgetary or time limitations initially, filling of joints is not always done at the right time, or at all.
Damaged joints result in a bumpy floor surface that can cause:
The strength of your epoxy coated floor is dependent upon proper preparation of the whole surface and especially of the joints, whether they need to be filled, repaired, or rebuilt.
At Industrial Applications, we take great pride in the preparation for epoxy coated floor systems and in the joint work our concrete joint repair contractors perform to ensure the long-term integrity of the coatings we apply, delivering reliable solutions for demanding industrial flooring environments.
Strong, reliable joints are critical to the performance of any advanced flooring system. When cracks and deterioration go unaddressed, they compromise not only the slab itself but also the protective coatings applied on top.
That’s why our team takes a comprehensive approach: repairing or rebuilding damaged joints before installing high-performance flooring systems.
By addressing joint issues early, businesses create a stable surface for long-lasting flooring upgrades such as impact resistant epoxy flooring, which is engineered to withstand heavy machinery, forklifts, and constant foot traffic.
This type of epoxy system delivers unmatched durability in warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers where standard flooring would quickly wear out.
For facilities dealing with harsh chemicals, oils, and frequent spills, joint integrity is equally important.
Once joints are properly repaired, we can install chemical resistant flooring solutions that provide superior protection against corrosion and contamination.
These systems help businesses in food processing, automotive, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing maintain compliance, cleanliness, and safety.
Our joint repair process not only eliminates hazards like bumps, spalling, and debris traps but also ensures your flooring investment performs at its highest level for years to come.
Whether you’re upgrading to epoxy, polished concrete, or specialized coatings, joint stability is the key to success.
What typically happens to do-it-yourself internal or emergency floor joint fix repairs – they fail…quickly.
When joints first begin to chip away, this is the ideal time to repair them. It is an early indication of more serious potential long-term damage.
Our team will thoroughly clean and prep the joint area, removing existing damaged joint filler, and cutting the edges to form new arises.
The joint is then fully filled with semi-rigid joint sealant before being ground smooth to create an impact-free transition for wheeled traffic and forklifts.
With the expertise of our concrete joint repair contractors, these repairs are performed to the highest standards for long-lasting durability.
If minor joint damage goes unrepaired, it can eventually wear joints down so badly that they require a structural rebuild.
Our team uses a process of excavating 2 inches of concrete on either side of the joint with a jackhammer. The concrete and any loose debris and dust are removed and the joint is refilled and rehonored.
This allows the joint line to move as it is intended to and the floor becomes smooth which protects your wheeled traffic and forklifts from damage.
