Protecting and Enhancing Hotel Entrances with Tri-Shield – Silane Cure, Seal and Waterproof Concrete

When guests arrive at a hotel, their first impression often begins at the entrance. In fact, approximately 80% of hotels feature a covered entrance, known as a porte-cochère, which not only offers shelter but also sets the stage for a guest's experience. For hotels looking to make a lasting impression, maintaining the pristine condition of their decorative and stamped concrete is crucial. Nox-Crete's Tri-Shield - A solvent-based acrylic polymer and silane type membrane cure, water-repellent and sealer is specifically designed to protect these surfaces from harsh environmental elements while enhancing their natural beauty with a glossy, wet-look finish.

Tri-Shield provides an exceptional defense against winter salt damage, a common concern for hotel owners and property management companies. Winter salt can wreak havoc on concrete surfaces, leading to unsightly damage and costly repairs. Tri-Shield features a silane additive that penetrates deeply into the concrete, creating a protective barrier that repels salt, water, and other harmful substances. This prevents water from penetrating the concrete during the winter months that causes freeze/thaw damage. This advanced protection not only preserves the integrity of the concrete but also extends its lifespan, making it a smart investment for any hotel or property management company looking to reduce maintenance costs while maintaining a high standard of appearance.

Beyond its protective capabilities, Tri-Shield significantly enhances the aesthetic appeal of decorative and stamped concrete. The gloss wet-look finish it imparts highlights the intricate designs and textures, bringing out the full beauty and shine of the surface. This enhancement ensures that the hotel entrance remains vibrant and inviting, creating a memorable experience for guests. The glossy finish with a second coat not only adds visual appeal but also conveys a sense of cleanliness and luxury, aligning perfectly with the hospitality industry's standards.

To further enhance safety and functionality, Nox-Crete recommends using their Non-Slip Additive for porte-cochères and covered entrance canopies. This additive consists of finely ground bleached aluminum oxide, which is broadcast and back-rolled into the last coat of sealer. This process improves slip resistance, making it a crucial addition for areas exposed to foot and vehicle traffic. Ideal for pool decks, walkways, steps, patios, and garage floors, the Non-Slip Additive is designed for exterior concrete surfaces and is compatible with both water and solvent-based sealers. By incorporating this additive, hotel entrances can maintain their aesthetic appeal while ensuring the safety of guests and staff.

Hotels and property management companies are consistently looking for ways to improve the durability and appearance of their properties while enhancing safety. By offering these Nox-Crete solutions as an add-on service, contractors can provide significant value to their clients. The benefits of reduced maintenance costs, enhanced visual appeal, and improved safety are compelling selling points, making these products attractive propositions for property managers seeking to elevate their facilities' curb appeal.

Partnering with Nox-Crete and utilizing Tri-Shield and the Non-Slip Additive not only enhances the quality of concrete surfaces but also positions contractors as experts in their field, capable of offering cutting-edge solutions to common problems. These products are easy to apply and provide long-lasting results, ensuring that contractors can deliver outstanding service with minimal effort. By incorporating Tri-Shield and the Non-Slip Additive into their offerings, construction professionals can strengthen their relationships with hotel owners and property managers, ultimately driving business growth and success.

In conclusion, Nox-Crete's Tri-Shield - Silane Cure and Sealer, along with the Non-Slip Additive, are vital tools for protecting, enhancing, and ensuring the safety of decorative and stamped concrete in hotel entrances. Their superior protection against winter salt damage, ability to create a striking gloss wet-look finish, and improved slip resistance ensure that hotel porte-cochères and canopy entrances areas remain beautiful, durable, and safe. For construction distributors and contractors, these products offer an easy upsell opportunity that adds value to their services and meets the needs of discerning clients in the hospitality industry.

Evaluating the Performance of Type 1L Cement and the Mitigating Effects of Liquid Floor Hardeners/Densifiers

Typle 1L Cement - Densifier White Paper

Tackling Type 1L Cement Challenges with Nox-Crete Densifiers

At Nox-Crete, we are committed to pioneering innovative solutions to address the complex challenges faced by the concrete industry. Our latest white paper, "Evaluating the Performance of Portland Limestone Type 1L Cement and the Mitigating Effects of Liquid Floor Hardeners/Densifiers," delves into the performance of Type 1L cement and the potential benefits of using our densifiers in conjunction with this environmentally friendly alternative.

As the construction industry continues to seek sustainable solutions to minimize environmental impact, Type 1L (T1L) cement has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional Type 1 (T1) cement. Despite its environmental benefits, recent observations have highlighted potential challenges when using T1L cement in concrete floors, such as increased water demand and delayed set times. Our white paper evaluates these challenges and explores how our liquid floor hardeners/densifiers can enhance the performance and durability of T1L cement-based concrete.

Click here (Type 1L White Paper) to read the full white paper and learn how our densifiers can enhance your concrete projects.

Select Joint Tape – 2024 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Awards Winner by World of Concrete!

Nox-Crete's Select Joint Tape has been recognized as a 2024 Experts' Choice Innovative Product Awards Winner by World of Concrete, a testament to the company's commitment to innovation in the concrete construction industry. This accolade highlights the product's sustainable innovation, which improves existing processes and offers contractors and producers enhanced productivity, safety, and engineering efficiency. As a leader in Concrete Release Agents, Tilt-Up Cure & Bondbreakers, Concrete Chemicals, and Tilt-Up Accessories, Nox-Crete's Select Joint Tape is a result of the company's dedication to providing solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.

The Innovative Product Awards, powered by World of Concrete, is an annual recognition program celebrating advancements in concrete equipment, materials, services, and tools across eight categories. The winners, including Nox-Crete's Select Joint Tape, were chosen by a panel of industry experts and World of Concrete editors for their ability to set new industry standards and enhance performance and competence in the field.

Nox-Crete has a rich history of developing high-quality chemical solutions that enhance the durability, aesthetics, and performance of concrete structures. The company serves a diverse range of professionals in Tilt-Up, Forming, Decorative Concrete, Precast, and Concrete Flooring, offering tailored solutions to ensure the best outcomes for specific projects.

As a leading innovator in the concrete construction industry, Nox-Crete is dedicated to advancing the industry through quality and innovation, helping contractors achieve superior results on every project.

View the PDF for our IPA Awards Press Release.

Select Joint Tape has excellent adherence to properly prepared green concrete and leaves no residue on the casting slab when removed. Select Joint Tape may be applied before or after applying Nox-Crete’s Silcoseal water-based bondbreakers.

Key Advantages Compared to Traditional Methods:
• Forms a tight seal to prevent concrete, dust
and debris from entering a saw-cut joint
• Compatible with Silcoseal Select and 2000F Bondbreakers
• Leaves no adhesive residue on the casting slab
• UV Resistant for up to 28 days
• Serrated edges
• Waterproof

Select Joint Tape is sold by the case with 24 rolls/case. If you’re interested in Select Joint Tape, Click HERE for more information.

Brilliant Beauty Meets Environmental Responsibility:

Transform Your Concrete with Sparkl-Seal E, Our High-Gloss, Low VOC Water-Based Decorative Sealer for Stunning Interior and Exterior Decorative Concrete Surfaces.

In states with low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) regulations, the demand for environmentally responsible solutions has grown significantly. This shift towards eco-friendly practices has given rise to a specific need for water-based, high-gloss decorative acrylic concrete sealers. These sealers offer a unique combination of aesthetic enhancement and compliance with stringent VOC limits, making them the go-to choice for those seeking to elevate the appearance of their decorative concrete surfaces while prioritizing the health of applicators, occupants and the environment.

One of the primary advantages of water-based, high-gloss decorative acrylic concrete sealers lies in their ability to create a captivating wet-look finish. This wet-look effect adds a sense of depth and dimension to the concrete surface, enhancing its color, visual appeal and providing a luxurious shine that mimics the traditional solvent-based acrylic sealer appearance while being eco-friendly.  Whether it's a commercial space looking to make a lasting impression on customers or a residential property aiming to revitalize living areas with concrete floors, the beauty of a water-based concrete sealer is that it can also be used in interior spaces. The wet-look finish achieved with these sealers brings an undeniable charm that transforms ordinary concrete into a stunning focal point.

NOX-CRETE's Sparkl-Seal E stands as a testament to the capabilities of water-based, high-gloss decorative acrylic concrete sealers. This innovative product not only meets the strict VOC regulations in low VOC states but also delivers exceptional gloss and sheen to decorative concrete surfaces, it is not flammable, does not contain a cancer warning and doesn’t include a hazmat fee in shipping. By utilizing advanced acrylic technology, Sparkl-Seal E offers a better working time than traditional solvent-based sealers and results in long-lasting protection against the elements while intensifying the surface's natural colors, making it an ideal solution for those seeking to accentuate the beauty of their concrete while adhering to environmentally conscious practices. The union of environmental responsibility, aesthetic enhancement, and superior performance makes water-based, high-gloss decorative acrylic concrete sealers like Sparkl-Seal E an essential component of modern construction and design in VOC-restricted states.

BridgeWay Station – Block A – Q&A with the Tilt-up Contractor

The BridgeWay Station is a new urban village development along I-385 in the City of Mauldin, S.C. Greenville developer Phil Hughes is building the project as over 1 million square feet of mixed-use space featuring new apartments, offices, shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment.

THE QUICK DETAILS:

  • Greenville developer Phil Hughes is planning an urban village called BridgeWay Station spanning 40 acres along I-385 in Mauldin, just south of Butler Road.
  • Project GC: Harper General Contractors
  • Tilt Contractor: CBM Concrete
  • The village will feature residential spaces, offices, shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment.
  • Restaurants will include Poogan’s Southern Kitchen, Belladina’s Italian Market, and Cohesive Coffee.
  • This will be the first phase of a larger development.
  • Estimated village cost: $100 million
  • Estimated construction time: 18 months

Learn more about BridgeWay Station Here

BridgeWay Station Block A

Silcoseal Select was used on the tilt wall panels for block A of BrickWay Station. We had a Q&A with Tilt Contractor; Cody Branton from CBM Concrete.

1. Which product/products of ours were used on the project?
On this project, we only used the Silcoseal Select bondbreaker.  We typically will use either HSC or LSC to cure our slabs but we were only tasked with the walls on this project and the SOG did not require a densifier/hardener.

2. What problems were you trying to solve by using our product?
Our recommendation for the use of Silcoseal in lieu of a competing product was due to the fact that our panels were going to be 16” thick with extensive rebar mats, we needed a reliable bondbreaker.  Due to the need for reapplication using a different product brand with any amount of rain, I felt that the reapplication of whatever material we used would be difficult given the density of rebar in the panels. payid casino This resulted in us convincing the GC that Silcoseal Select would be the better choice in order to avoid a stuck panel and end up with a better result.

3. What made our product stand out from other options?
Its sustainability in weather conditions, especially during the winter months.

BridgeWay Station Exterior4. How did our product help make your project successful?
Avoided any stuck panels and the aesthetics that resulted in not having to over apply turned out great.

5. What’s the main reason you’d recommend our products to other builders?
Because its worked well for us on every single project that we have used and the only issues we have had is when we’ve been forced to use a different material due to distributor supply.

Photos/Video Courtesy of CBM Concrete.

If you'd like to learn more about why you should be using Silcoseal Select on your next Tilt-Up project. Contact Nox-Crete Tilt-Up Division Manager; Derick Rainey at 402-680-8145 or by email at drainey@nox-crete.com.