Resin-Based Patch Kits vs Cementitious Patch Kits
The market has become flooded with various types of patch kits for concrete flooring. How do you know which one is best for your project? Here is a breakdown of each to help you make an informed decision that will produce long-term results.
Cementitious Patch Kits-These kits are designed to act like cement, thus the name. These kits are typically made up of a Portland cement aggregate that you add water to. This will make a patch kit that is fairly thick. Most often applied by a trowel, a screed rake, or in some cases a concrete float tool or board.
Advantages:
- Cost-As you are really just purchasing the aggregate
- Great for deep patches over 6”, or large areas to be filled
- Plenty of working time usually a few hours
- Easy clean-up
Dis-Advantages:
- Not recommended for cracks or patches that are less than 6”
- You provide the water
- Tested strengths-composite and tensile rate very low
Resin-Based Patch Kits-These kits are the only type of patch kit Tuff Industrial Products sells. The patch kits are made up of a resin, usually labeled as Part A, and a curing agent, usually labeled as Part B, and an aggregate. Everything you need to complete your repairs is included in a 5-gallon bucket providing you to mix all three components.
These are typically applied with a trowel, putty, or drywall knife.
Advantages:
- Provides a patch that is 5-10 times harder than cementitious patches
- Easy to mix and Easy to use
- Quicker Return to Service-some patch/repair materials takes only minutes to cure
- Higher abrasion and chemical resistance
- Non-slip can be easily adjusted
- Fiberglass can be easily added to produce repaired areas with unmatched strength
Dis-Advantages
- Not designed for deeper patches
- Shorter working time
For more information contact us at www.tuffindustrialproducts.com.