Laitance doesn’t have a good adhesion to the aggregate mix underneath, and is comparatively weak in strength. This means, under heavy foot & vehicle traffic, it can delaminate and wear away. This potentially impacts any subsequent coating.
Any coating must be bonded to the mass of the aggregate and not the laitance; the heavier the use of the floor, the more critical this is.
If you fail to remove laitance this could ultimately lead to the failure of your coating.
Create a smooth high quality finish by removing laitance
Laitance removal may seem like a lengthy task however the preparation work is definitely worth it for the overall finish. By removing laitance and correctly preparing your surface for coating with epoxy you will achieve a smooth, high quality showroom finish. Check out one of our customer case studies below:
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