SILICATE TREATMENT OF CONCRETE FLOORS WITH PROBETON
As contractors, we know that there is no single, universal method for protecting concrete floors. However, our many years of experience have shown that one of the most effective ways to protect concrete surfaces is to treat them with liquid mineral-based products containing silicates or amorphous silica—a process known as silicatization.
The products we use penetrate deep into the structure of concrete floors, effectively extending their service life, reducing water absorption, and protecting them from dusting. The main component of these products is silica (SiO2). It reacts chemically with the substrate, allowing it to be permanently modified and strengthened from within. This is both an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution, as the process of surface hardening concrete is permanent and generally does not require repetition.
We provide concrete floor hardening services exclusively for industrial and commercial facilities. We do not accept orders from individual customers.
Silicates and Nanosilica: How Mineral Liquid Treatments Work.
Silicates – Traditional Floor Hardeners
- Sodium silicates—a classic, cost-effective solution, ideal for hardening, densifying, and dust-proofing new concrete surfaces with light traffic or weak, porous concrete prone to dusting. Sodium silicates require a large amount of water during application. Furthermore, failure to thoroughly remove mineral salt residues from the surface (after silica is released) carries the risk of hard deposits and discoloration forming, which can only be removed by grinding.
- Lithium silicates—a more advanced technology compared to sodium silicates—provide a mild water-repellent effect on concrete. Lithium silicates are more expensive to purchase than sodium or potassium silicates.
Colloidal silica—green nanotechnology
- Deep penetration into concrete pores (nanoparticles): The particle size of colloidal silica ranges from 5 to 50 nm. This extremely small, even microscopic, size allows for significantly better penetration into the substrate. Colloidal silica penetrates much deeper into the pores of concrete than standard silicate impregnants. Additionally, the spherical shape of the nanoparticles results in an extremely large specific surface area. As a result, we maximize the number of binding sites with calcium hydroxide, which radically increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the concrete pore sealing process.
- Faster application without white efflorescence: Unlike silicates, colloidal silica does not leave hard-to-remove mineral deposits on the concrete surface. The absence of the need for tedious washing and grinding of salt residues after application means that floor impregnation proceeds efficiently, cleanly, and without the risk of unsightly white stains.
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Concrete Surface Hardening: How We'll Protect Your Floor
NORTEC® DENSE N
Type of hardener: aqueous solution of modified sodium silicate
Purpose: To protect floors and surfaces from concrete dust, water, and dirt. To harden floors and consolidate surfaces.
Where it works best: Old and new concrete surfaces where dusting has been observed.
NORTEC® DENSE CS
Type of hardener: aqueous solution of modified colloidal silica
Intended use: Protecting floors and surfaces from concrete dust, water, and dirt. Hardening floors and consolidating surfaces.
Best suited for: New and old concrete floors with surface-hardened finishes.
Would you like to learn the facts about chemical floor strengthening and find out how to avoid installation mistakes? Read our article: Concrete Hardeners – Facts and Myths, in which we discuss the silicification of concrete in detail.
Why should you hire Probeton to treat your concrete floor?
- An experienced team and professional equipment: We have a modern fleet of machinery that allows us to properly open the pores of the concrete before application and evenly saturate the floor with the chemical solution.
- Safety and Cleanliness: We use odorless, eco-friendly products (0% VOC) and advanced dust-free extraction systems during preparatory work.
- Work without downtime: We flexibly adjust the work schedule (including the option to work at night or on weekends), minimizing disruptions to your business or home.
- Durability backed by technology: We don’t promise miracles—we rely on the physical and chemical properties of concrete. Our treatments do not form flaking coatings; instead, they become an integral part of the floor for years to come.
This is what concrete floors treated by Probeton look like after several years of use
Request a quote for concrete floor hardening
Are you having trouble with dusty concrete? Or perhaps you’re planning to pour a new concrete floor and want to make sure it’s properly protected? We’d be happy to advise you on which waterproofing system will work best for your floor.
Contact us—we’ll prepare a detailed proposal for you.
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+48 509 579 808
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zapytania@probeton.pl