Project Spotlights

A municipal drinking-water reservoir was suffering from carbonation, salt ingress and reinforcement corrosion. Ceramic System PoreBlocker was applied first to consolidate the substrate from within, then CeramycGuard sealed the surface and formed a chemically bonded anti-corrosion barrier. The result reversed active corrosion and protected the concrete against future attack.

• Penetrating colloidal silica pretreatment strengthened and filled the substrate from within
• CeramycGuard sealed the pore network from the surface in
• Combined system addresses corrosion from both inside and outside the concrete
• Drinking-water-compatible materials throughout

Zirconia has completed four hyperscale data centers, including facilities operated by Amazon. Data center operators need floors and structural surfaces that are non-porous, dust-free and biologically impervious. They also need near-zero VOC content, so the coating does not offgas and damage sensitive equipment. CeramycGuard delivers a chemically bonded ceramic surface that eliminates concrete dusting, resists moisture, prevents microbial colonization and meets the demanding cleanliness standards of live data environments.

• No dusting from concrete floors around sensitive server hardware
• Non-porous surface prevents moisture migration that could cause electrical faults
• Biologically impervious finish with no biofilm formation
• Near-zero VOC during and after application (see the product TDS)

Columbia Distribution, a major distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, stages damaged product in a disposal area before it is thrown away. Items leak, so food acids and sugars from sodas and juices sat in contact with the floor and ate away the concrete surface, and microbial growth drove further corrosion. The previous surface treatment was unsuitable, the slab failed and had to be replaced, and the new concrete was protected with a BulletProof topcoat over a CeramycGuard base, forming a chemically bonded TruComposite system that is easy to clean and non-slip. After months of regular use the coating is still intact with no signs of wear or delamination, and the concrete is free of new contamination.

• Ceramic System PoreBlocker densifies the concrete, filling capillaries and surface pores by creating new cement paste
• BulletProof topcoat over a CeramycGuard base: a TruComposite system chemically bonded to the concrete
• Superior chemical resistance and extreme wear resistance under constant food acid and sugar exposure
• Easy to clean, non-slip surface for workers handling damaged product