Frequently asked questions

Ceramic Surface Treatment is a new category of nano and micro scaled geopolymer coating. Zirconia’s CeramycGuard chemically bonds with concrete to form an alumina-zirconia-silicate ceramic composite, an analog of granite (a man-made equivalent of granite), that seals the surface against corrosion.

Epoxies and urethanes adhere to the surface and can delaminate over time. CeramycGuard chemically bonds and becomes part of the concrete, so it does not peel and resists the causes of corrosion.

It resists salts, carbonation, UV, moisture and humidity, and thermal cycling such as freeze-thaw. By sealing the pore network it stops the ingress of contaminants that attack the cement binder and steel reinforcement.

It protects by chemistry, not by forming a barrier. The restored C-A-S-H matrix (calcium aluminosilicate hydrate, the durable binder Zirconia rebuilds) holds pore-water pH between 11.5 and 12.5, the alkaline range that keeps reinforcing steel passive. Its aluminate sites bind incoming chlorides as Friedel's salt, locking them away from the steel. Carbonation cannot propagate through a fully restored C-A-S-H matrix. This is chemistry restoration, not a film sitting on the surface.

No. Zirconia’s use of nano and micro scale particles lets the coating cure at room temperature, with no kiln needed, while still forming a dense ceramic composite.

CeramycGuard is a brush and roll application that seals new or existing concrete and re-bonds cracks up to roughly 5 mm wide. It is also self-bonding, which allows straightforward spot repairs.

New and existing concrete: water and wastewater structures, bridges and transportation infrastructure, coastal and marine assets, and demanding industrial floors.

Yes. The surface is biologically impervious and antimicrobial, so biofilms cannot form. It resists biogenic sulfuric, organic food and beverage, and dilute mineral acids (contact us for concentrated acids or immersion). This suits food manufacturing, processing and biosecurity applications.

As an analog of granite it has an exceptionally long service life. It lends that longevity to the concrete beneath it, dramatically reducing maintenance and replacement.

Yes. By extending asset lifespan and avoiding reconstruction it reduces carbon emissions, which is core to Zirconia’s mission of Preserving the Future.

Contact our team through the contact page, or request Safety Data Sheets and technical documentation directly. Technical inquiries go to our technical support team.