Thursday, July 26, 2012
CTi's New Smart Prep System
Crack and Prep Issues Becoming a Thing of the Past
CTi's Smart Prep product is fast becoming a hit with the Dealer network. This fantastic new crack repair and primer system is becoming an easy solution to tough crack repair problems on many job sites. Whether it's creating a stronger bond between the various CTi Systems or bridging the cracks and creating a more successful crack repair prior to installing the CTi Systems on job sites, Smart Prep is becoming the "go to" product for Dealers around the world.
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To find out more on how to use the product, visit www.cti-concrete.com and go to the "Training Manual" link on the left side of the home page after sign in. There you will find the "Smart Prep Application Guide". In addition, go to the "Product Tips" link on the left side of the home page after sign in and select the "Product Application Videos" (you'll need to choose whether you are a MAC or PC user), to view how to use this product line. As always, you can reach our tech staff at 800 447 6573, ext. 131 or 136 with any questions.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Using VOC Compliant Sealers
CTi has diligently been keeping up to date with the new requirements each state has been implementing regarding the levels of Volatile Organic Content (VOC) used in its sealers. The Series 155 OTC sealer and Aquathane 6000 urethane sealer were developed to meet the new requirements of the states listed below.
California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., Indiana and the country of Canada.
Please make sure to use the appropriate sealer if you are installing the CTi products in the areas listed above. Fines and penalties are levied by the states for failure to adhere to the appropriate sealer usage.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
When Should You Upgrade Sealers?
by Chuck Brewer
That depends on several factors... Let me explain.
Traffic: If you have a job on a driveway and the customers have kids and both kids have their own cars as well as mom and dad having 2 cars, I would upgrade to the 200 or 6000. By the same token, commercial driveways should automatically get 200 or 6000.
Weather: If it''s the rainy season where the chances of showers are strong and you have to get a coat of sealer on the job or stand a chance of losing it or it getting damaged, I would drop back and use the 150/155. If the 150 or 155 gets wet before it’s totally cured it will haze white. The second coat of 150 or 155 will 99% of the time pull the haze out and it will look great. However, if the 200 or 6000 gets wet before it is cured it too will haze up white but you will have to grind the job down to get it off and then start over.
Chemicals: If you’re selling a job and there are lots of solvents or chemicals being used, you will need to upgrade from 150 or 155 to 200 or 6000. For example automotive repair centers: Brake fluid, transmission fluid, battery acid, etc. And, keep in mind that some folks still do heavy repairs on their own cars at home. They need 200 or 6000 as well.
So here are some examples where you might want to upgrade from 150/155 to 200 or 6000:
1. Heavy traffic
2. Lots of chemicals
3. Customer looking for a lot of sheen
Here are some examples when you might have to step down from 200 or 6000 and use 150/155 on outside jobs.
1. Strong chance of rain getting on the job before 200 is cured.
2. Have to put sealer on late evening and they''re expecting dew.
3. Foggy outside.
Keep in mind you can NOT put 200 or 6000 over 150 or 155 or 150/155 over 200/6000 they are stand alone sealers.
That depends on several factors... Let me explain.
Traffic: If you have a job on a driveway and the customers have kids and both kids have their own cars as well as mom and dad having 2 cars, I would upgrade to the 200 or 6000. By the same token, commercial driveways should automatically get 200 or 6000.
Weather: If it''s the rainy season where the chances of showers are strong and you have to get a coat of sealer on the job or stand a chance of losing it or it getting damaged, I would drop back and use the 150/155. If the 150 or 155 gets wet before it’s totally cured it will haze white. The second coat of 150 or 155 will 99% of the time pull the haze out and it will look great. However, if the 200 or 6000 gets wet before it is cured it too will haze up white but you will have to grind the job down to get it off and then start over.
Chemicals: If you’re selling a job and there are lots of solvents or chemicals being used, you will need to upgrade from 150 or 155 to 200 or 6000. For example automotive repair centers: Brake fluid, transmission fluid, battery acid, etc. And, keep in mind that some folks still do heavy repairs on their own cars at home. They need 200 or 6000 as well.
So here are some examples where you might want to upgrade from 150/155 to 200 or 6000:
1. Heavy traffic
2. Lots of chemicals
3. Customer looking for a lot of sheen
Here are some examples when you might have to step down from 200 or 6000 and use 150/155 on outside jobs.
1. Strong chance of rain getting on the job before 200 is cured.
2. Have to put sealer on late evening and they''re expecting dew.
3. Foggy outside.
Keep in mind you can NOT put 200 or 6000 over 150 or 155 or 150/155 over 200/6000 they are stand alone sealers.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Coverage for CTI Products
Hallmark System Estimated Coverage
Series 105 Polymerized dry component 100 – 125 s/f per 50 lb. Bag (skim & spray)
Series 110/111/112 Polymerized Wet component 400 – 500 s/f per 5 gal. Bucket
Series 150 Cure and Seal 400 – 500 s/f per 5 gal. Bucket (2 coats)
Series 190 color integration component 400 – 500 s/f per quart bottle
Sealers
Pro Seal 200 (clear and colors) 80 –100 s/f per gallon at 2 coats
Aquathane 6000 80 – 100 s/f per gallon at 2 coats
Super Seal 210 Epoxy 100 s/f per gallon at 1 coat
Series 155 400-500 s/f per 5 gal at 2 coats
Rapid Armor 100-125 s/f per gal at 1 coat.
Preparation materials
Fast Crack 1431 40-60 linear feet per unit
Enviro Prime ¾ gal. Kit 100-250 s/f
High Density Mortar 12 s/f at ½” or .40 cubic feet
Series 280 Waterproof Membrane 100 s/f per kit
Durafleck System
Series 5000 Binder 100 – 125 s/f per gallon
25 lb. Box of PVA Chips 500 s/f
Tapes
¼” filament tape 180 feet
½” filament tape 180 feet
½” filament brick tape 180 feet
¾” filament tape 180 feet
1” Masking tape 180 feet
NOTE: CTI makes no specific claims as to the actual coverage of its products. Certain variables may effect the coverage of certain products and your results may vary.
Hallmark System Estimated Coverage
Series 105 Polymerized dry component 100 – 125 s/f per 50 lb. Bag (skim & spray)
Series 110/111/112 Polymerized Wet component 400 – 500 s/f per 5 gal. Bucket
Series 150 Cure and Seal 400 – 500 s/f per 5 gal. Bucket (2 coats)
Series 190 color integration component 400 – 500 s/f per quart bottle
Sealers
Pro Seal 200 (clear and colors) 80 –100 s/f per gallon at 2 coats
Aquathane 6000 80 – 100 s/f per gallon at 2 coats
Super Seal 210 Epoxy 100 s/f per gallon at 1 coat
Series 155 400-500 s/f per 5 gal at 2 coats
Rapid Armor 100-125 s/f per gal at 1 coat.
Preparation materials
Fast Crack 1431 40-60 linear feet per unit
Enviro Prime ¾ gal. Kit 100-250 s/f
High Density Mortar 12 s/f at ½” or .40 cubic feet
Series 280 Waterproof Membrane 100 s/f per kit
Durafleck System
Series 5000 Binder 100 – 125 s/f per gallon
25 lb. Box of PVA Chips 500 s/f
Tapes
¼” filament tape 180 feet
½” filament tape 180 feet
½” filament brick tape 180 feet
¾” filament tape 180 feet
1” Masking tape 180 feet
NOTE: CTI makes no specific claims as to the actual coverage of its products. Certain variables may effect the coverage of certain products and your results may vary.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Spraymark System
The CTI Spraymark system is very similar in appearance to the Hallmark system. There are however, a few differences that make the Spraymark system considerably more economical and less labor intensive.
The two main differences between the Hallmark and Spraymark systems is the Spraymark is applied without the application of a skim coat. In other words, the entire job is simply sprayed 100% over the bare prepped concrete, and then highlighted and sealed.
In order to eliminate the skim coat a new more advanced modifier was formulated for the Spraymark system . The 112 modifier utilizes nano technology in order to provide better adhesion without the skim coat. The mix ratio’s for the 112 modifer are the same as the regular 110 and 111 modifiers, and they are interchangeable. 112 Modifier can be used for all other CTI applications.
Applications best suited for the Spraymark system are those that require little if any concrete repairs and few serious cracks. Cracks are addressed by simply sponging grout directly into the crack before spraying.
Generally, the Spraymark system does not incorporate any patterns due to the lack of a skim coat. However, patterns can be taped out on the bare concrete prior to spraying. The Spraymark system requires about 1/3 less material and about ½ the labor of the hallmark application and can therefore be sold at a lower price. The Spraymark system offers a 1 year warranty similar to the Designers series. It is a highly cost effective alternative.
The two main differences between the Hallmark and Spraymark systems is the Spraymark is applied without the application of a skim coat. In other words, the entire job is simply sprayed 100% over the bare prepped concrete, and then highlighted and sealed.
In order to eliminate the skim coat a new more advanced modifier was formulated for the Spraymark system . The 112 modifier utilizes nano technology in order to provide better adhesion without the skim coat. The mix ratio’s for the 112 modifer are the same as the regular 110 and 111 modifiers, and they are interchangeable. 112 Modifier can be used for all other CTI applications.
Applications best suited for the Spraymark system are those that require little if any concrete repairs and few serious cracks. Cracks are addressed by simply sponging grout directly into the crack before spraying.
Generally, the Spraymark system does not incorporate any patterns due to the lack of a skim coat. However, patterns can be taped out on the bare concrete prior to spraying. The Spraymark system requires about 1/3 less material and about ½ the labor of the hallmark application and can therefore be sold at a lower price. The Spraymark system offers a 1 year warranty similar to the Designers series. It is a highly cost effective alternative.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Working with a Radiant Heat Concrete Surface
Radiant heat flooring is a situation you may encounter if you live in a colder climate. Radiant heating is the process of embedding tubing in a concrete surface (i.e. interior floors for room heating and exterior slabs to melt snow and ice) and then having hot water or electric heating transmit through this tubing to warm the concrete slab.
The challenge posed by radiant heat flooring is that of not harming the tubing during the preparation stages. Since the floor has tubing running approximately 2” down throughout the floor, you cannot cut the floor for tension relief.
Preparation of a radiant heat floor must be mechanical. Use of acid on a radiant heat slab may cause damage to the tubing. Crack repair procedures can be utilized by forming a small “V” channel in the slab along the crack line and injecting the Fast Crack 1431. Once the mechanical preparation and crack repair is done, the installation of the CTI System can proceed as normal.
Once the CTI System has been installed, it is recommended that the radiant heat unit not be used for a minimum of 30 days. This allows the CTI System to cure and so the rapid heating of the concrete caused by the radiant heating doesn’t damage the surface.
The challenge posed by radiant heat flooring is that of not harming the tubing during the preparation stages. Since the floor has tubing running approximately 2” down throughout the floor, you cannot cut the floor for tension relief.
Preparation of a radiant heat floor must be mechanical. Use of acid on a radiant heat slab may cause damage to the tubing. Crack repair procedures can be utilized by forming a small “V” channel in the slab along the crack line and injecting the Fast Crack 1431. Once the mechanical preparation and crack repair is done, the installation of the CTI System can proceed as normal.
Once the CTI System has been installed, it is recommended that the radiant heat unit not be used for a minimum of 30 days. This allows the CTI System to cure and so the rapid heating of the concrete caused by the radiant heating doesn’t damage the surface.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Factors That Affect Color
CTi has always been a proponent of selling its product from sample boards showing the actual color combination and sealer used. This tool not only gives the customer a much better representation of the finished product, it also shows them how the colors will end up.
Two main factors affect how color is perceived in the final product. Explaining this to the customer will help them understand and in the end increase their overall satisfaction with your work.
Reflectivity: Texture will affect how reflective the surface is. The smoother the texture (i.e. Stone Troweled vs. Hallmark texture), the more reflective the surface will be. The more reflective a surface is the lighter the colors will appear.
Highlight Choices: The overall appearance of a main color will be affected by the colors used in highlighting it. The darker the colors used to highlight, the darker the main color will appear. In certain instances, you will notice a color change depending on the angle you view the project.
Listening to your customer is the best way to satisfy their needs, but once you know what they are looking for (especially regarding color), you need to keep these factors in mind as you complete the color choice process.
Two main factors affect how color is perceived in the final product. Explaining this to the customer will help them understand and in the end increase their overall satisfaction with your work.
Reflectivity: Texture will affect how reflective the surface is. The smoother the texture (i.e. Stone Troweled vs. Hallmark texture), the more reflective the surface will be. The more reflective a surface is the lighter the colors will appear.
Highlight Choices: The overall appearance of a main color will be affected by the colors used in highlighting it. The darker the colors used to highlight, the darker the main color will appear. In certain instances, you will notice a color change depending on the angle you view the project.
Listening to your customer is the best way to satisfy their needs, but once you know what they are looking for (especially regarding color), you need to keep these factors in mind as you complete the color choice process.
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