Epoxy Putty

Repairing Bubbles and Craters in Epoxy and Urethane Floors

Bubbles and craters in newly installed concrete floor coatings often come from gases flowing through the porous cement. These gases can be argon, methane, or whatever is under the slab. Sometimes the gases come from chemical reactions still being produced by the preparatory floor cleaning process. Often the gases derive from air being sucked into the room by the heating system or by natural airflow. We describe here a simple, effective solution for repairing these defects.

Many times just screening the floor and putting on another coat will solve the problem, but not always. That is, even after a second coat, there may be telltale signs of bubbling. Look closely at one of the bubbles, remove any skin and see if there is a small hole at the bottom of the crater. This small hole is a sign that something is blowing through the hole, causing the bubble. For a positive cure, use glazing compound to fill each hole before your next coat. While this sounds like a big job, in fact a 1200 sq. ft. floor can be filled by you and a helper in about an hour.

Here are the steps for positive repair and concealment of your cratering problems. First, use a rotary scrubber and drive pad with a 60-grit screen to quickly go over the floor, shaving off any bubble tops and thereby flattening the floor. Next sweep up the screening dust. Then put on those kneepads and, using a tooth paste-style tube of glazing compound and a putty knife, start filling. After all the problem craters are filled, screen again. A good second screening can be done as soon as you are finished filling. This screening will quickly remove excess glaze and blend each hole flat. Sweep again and then coat the floor.

With this extra hour of work you can be sure that the holes are all permanently filled and with no holes remaining in the floor, there should be no new bubbles or craters. Make sure that when you mix your floor coating you don’t whip air into the mixture. I use a hand paddle for about 200 strokes then let the mixture sit for 20 minutes before using it, pot life permitting. If you suspect that your roller cover is pushing air into your product use a mohair-style roller cover, and pour the product on the floor; don’t dip the roller into it. Having the room temperature near 70 degrees and preventing wind and hot or cool spots is also helpful.

Durall Industrial Flooring supplies kits of materials that are customized to owner specification and delivered directly to the job site. Kits include full directions and 24/7 help lines staffed by seasoned flooring experts, so professionals and amateurs alike can successfully install a quality floor.

Web visitors can obtain free, job-specific quotes on materials or nationwide turnkey installations by completing a simple questionnaire at http://www.concrete-floor-coatings.com.

For a high-resolution photo example, visit: http://www.concrete-floor-coatings.com/photos/bubbles

For more information, contact Harvey Chichester at: harvey@concrete-floor-coatings.com

Phone: 1-800-466-8910 or 952-888-1488 (24/7)

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About the Author

Harvey Chichester is a principal of Durall Industrial Flooring, a company with more than 40 years experience in developing special flow-coatings for industrial and residential floors. Automotive and shopping centers, breweries, food processing plants, manufacturing plants, airplane hangars, car washes, kennels, warehouses, printing plants, residential basements, pool decks, and condominiums are among some of the facilities in which he has installed floors. http:www.concrete-floor-coatings.com

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044150-12 - 2Oz Plumbers Epoxy Putty $11.77 [6766356] UPC: 078864441505 6.86L x 5.81W x 2.52H 0.14 LB 0.06 Cubes

William H. Harvey William H. Harvey 1.3oz Epoxy Putty 044030 $1.76 1.3oz epoxy putty Especially handy for minor plumbing leaks Stops leaks instantly in pipes, radiator, couplings, etc Waterproof, not affected by gas, oil, or alcohol Long-lasting, may be sanded, drilled, or tooled after short cure time of 20 minutes May be painted and works under water 1.3 oz. per card Replaces model No. 50610 leakstopper Brand #: William H. Harvey 044030 UPC: 009326400235 Keywords: pipe repair epoxy putty waterproof

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Mighty Putty $8.99 Now you can repair any job big or small, thanks to Mighty Putty. Mighty Putty is great for anything from your smallest craft projects to your largest home improvements! The easy way to fix, fill and seal almost any surface, and make it last. Mighty Putty is a super powered epoxy that you can mold to any shape and can apply to any surface for an everlasting bond. Mighty Putty has the muscle to support up to 350lbs! Simply cut, activate and apply...then all you do is let It dry. Repairs almost anything such as wood, ceramics, plastic, metal, wall board, tile, PVC, glass, concrete, automotive trims and more. Just cut, activate and apply Mighty Putty to fix, fill, seal and bonds to almost any surface! Makes a great gift.   Features: Excellent for Fiberglass Can be drilled, tapped, sanded Seal Leaks in Pipes & Tanks Fill crack and voids Excellent for marine applications Repair leaking gaskets, spas, pool cracks, hot tubs and more A must in every boaters tool kit Contains no solvents, thus non-flammable Kit Includes: 3 Mighty Putty Sticks, Glove and Instructions

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31270 - 4Oz Multi-Purp Epoxy Putty $12.76 [6203855] UPC: 038753312705 4OZ 8.71L x 7.01W x 5.06H 0.64 LB 0.18 Cubes

025581 - 2Oz Concr/Msnry Epoxy Putty $13.31 [6779573] UPC: 054983025581 13.5L x 7.56W x 7.19H 0.77 LB 0.42 Cubes

25543 - Fahrenheit Epoxy Putty 1 Oz $12.42 [6114268] UPC: 054983025543 8.75L x 7.75W x 4.5H 0.17 LB 0.18 Cubes

Wm Harvey Co Plumbers Epoxy Putty 044010 $22.22 Hardens in 20 minutes. Seals plugs mends patches and nontoxic. Can be used on leaky pipes or underwater. Adhesive for metals wood glass masonry ceramics and many plastics. Can be drilled tapped filed sanded and painted like metal. Do not use with polyethylene or polypropylene. 11/3 oz. Carded. Length: 1. Width: 5.5. Height: 3.75

Osi Sealants 2 Oz Epoxy Putty Sealant 431348 $24.36 Epoxy in solid strip cures when kneaded together retains application versatility but eliminates mess or measuring. Use anywhereeven under water. Excellent filler can be sanded drilled shaped and painted. 1 strip. 2 oz. Carded. Length: 3.88. Width: 8. Height: 1.13

Devcon - Plastic Steel® Putty (A) $49.9 Adhesive products work within 45 minutes. Adhesives are resistant to chlorinated solvents, hydrochloric acid-10%, kerosene, water, leaded petrol, propylene glycol, mineral spirits, and sulfuric Acid-10%. Originally metal-filled epoxy putty is ideal for hundreds of routine maintenance, production and tooling applications. Putty bonds to most metals, concretes and some plastics and cures at room temperature. Forms tough durable metallic mass and best for patching and repairing areas. Adhesives work in 45 minutes.

Devcon - Stainless Steel Putty (ST) $89.7 Top-quality putty. Devcon® Stainless Steel-Filled Epoxy Putty is ideal for patching, repairing and rebuilding stainless steel food processing equipment Bonds to ferrous and non-ferrous metals Non-rusting NSF certified for potable water applications Acceptable for use in meat and poultry plants Works in a span of 58 minutes

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