Topping is a material that is used on freshly laid concrete surfaces to harden them and extend their service life. After all, as we know, bare concrete does not have high wear resistance, so it requires protection and care. There are several types of toppings, which we will discuss in our article.
This is a fairly budget variety of hardeners, which is why it is very popular. But it is recommended to use such topping on surfaces with an average intensity of operation and lower. Quartz topping strengthens the concrete surface by an average of 1.5 times.
An excellent example is an imported topping with the name Teknoser 100. It is used in covered parking lots, retail premises, warehouses, underpasses, offices, supermarkets and other buildings.
This material will ensure a long service life of the surface, as well as prevent the formation of dust, provide resistance to various oils and other machine fluids, and also create a smooth, but non-slip, durable frost-resistant surface.
The strength of Teknoser topping is 100 – 55 N/mm2.
What is corundum topping?
Corundum topping is a dry hardening agent, which includes corundum crumbs and special chemical additives.
An excellent example of such a hardener is Teknoser 300, which hardens the surface by 2 times. This type of hardener can be used on surfaces with both medium and high intensity of operation. It can be used in warehouses, production facilities, gas stations and any other areas with very heavy traffic of people.
This material provides a high degree of wear resistance of the surface, high resistance to mechanical damage of various types, as well as Teknoser 300 reliably protects concrete from the effects of chemicals. The strength of the material is more than 70 N/mm2.
Which topping is better: quartz or corundum?
Both materials, both hardeners are good quality hardeners. It is necessary to choose depending on the operational requirements. And in this it is better to trust the professionals, so call the number: 067 486 42 41 and get a free consultation.
