Types of Dry Shake Floor Hardeners and Uses in FM2 Flooring

When it comes to Industrial and commercial flooring, business now demands surfaces aesthetically pleasing with durability both. To fulfill both the needs, introduction or dry shake floor hardener change the flooring dynamics not only for increasing durability but also provides resistance to concrete floors. We at Midas Concrete Floor solutions used different types of Dry shake floor hardeners with laser screed technology for Mezzanine floor and concrete floor as well. In this blog, we will understand FM2 flooring, dry shake floor hardeners and uses of Dry hardeners on FM2 flooring.

Understanding FM2 flooring and Dry shake floor hardeners

FM2 or Free movement 2 flooring refers to those operations required for smooth operations, flatness and precision of floor. Contemporary construction demands FM2 flooring for efficient operation of automated material handling systems including high- traffic areas, conveyors especially in warehouses to optimize performance. On the other hand, FM2 can be defined as flatness and levelness specification by concrete society that is used to modify flooring solutions like flatness and smoothness to get durability, proper resistance to the surface. At Midas Concrete Floor Solutions, we used Laser screed flooring technology for precise leveling and smooth finish to the concrete floors by utilizing different types of dry shake hardeners based on the requirement. We usually maintain flatness and levelness around 40 and 35 respectively for FM2 flooring with quality hardeners.

Dry shake hardener refers to powder or material that is pre- mixed or blended which mostly applies to the surface of freshly placed surface. In another note, dry shake hardeners can be defined as a combination of cement binder, aggregates, admixtures and additives. It has the ability to offer sturdiness, an abrasion- resistant wearing surface based on the presence of free water in the fresh concrete surface. The hydration process of the cement material into dry shake consumes free water from concrete mix that can separate higher water- to- cement ratio to the close surface of concrete. Introduction of dry shake hardeners comes handy for commercial and warehouse flooring in terms of saving time, costs, offering durability to the structures, giving aesthetic appeal, increasing safety and sustainability.

Types of Dry shake Floor hardeners

1.Metallic dry shake hardeners

This type of hardness includes aggregates like iron and steel components that are mixed with cement and aggregate later. It has wide application for environmental activities to heavy mechanical activities. At Midas Concrete Floor solutions, we recommend metallic dry shake hardeners for heavy manufacturing plants and loading docks for better abrasion and strength.

2. Non- metallic dry shake hardeners

Non- metallic dry shake hardener usually consumes natural mineral aggregates like quartz, silica that later blended with cement and additives. This type of hardener is mostly used for all types of industrial and commercial applications particularly for those work which requires resistance. Non- metallic dry hardeners are usually much more affordable than other types of hardeners.

3. Coloured dry shake hardeners

It can be metallic or non- metallic dry hardeners or both with addition of pigments to fulfill the color requirements. Coloured hardeners used to have large applications for decoration over concrete floors particularly in retail space, showrooms and modern buildings. Selecting coloured hardeners can provide advantage in both functional and aesthetically.

4. Synthetic dry shake hardeners

Synthetic dry shake hardeners have become widely accepted nowadays due to the presence of polymers and resin based aggregates. Polymer or resin as hardeners has better abrasion, resistance and cohesiveness to the surface that can meet specific requirements. We recommend this type of hardener in chemical resistance or those structures that require significant durability.

Uses of Dry shake floor hardeners on FM2 flooring

• Inclusion of appropriate dry shake floor hardeners may enhance hardness to the concrete surface. It ultimately makes the structure more abrasion resistant especially in working on heavy traffic areas. At Midas Concrete Floor solutions, we used Dry shake hardeners for machine oriented work particularly forklifts activities to enhance durability.
• In FM2 flooring, dry shake hardeners used to give aesthetic appeal to the floor. This is significantly beneficial for modification of retail stores, showrooms and office suites where visualization matters the most.
• Dry shake hardeners like metal, non- metallic, synthetic are able to increase lifespan of the structures. For example- Addition of dry shake hardeners to an old concrete surface may provide a tougher layer that results in increasing life-span.
• Presence of dry shake hardeners in fresh concrete surface may resist chemical and oil stains. As a result, concrete floors tend to have more lifespan and also for less maintenance. Using hardeners are common for workshops, garages.

Conclusion Overall, dry shake hardeners have become a vital component for FM2 flooring in terms of providing sturdiness, abrasion- resistant wearing surface. At Midas Concrete Floor solutions, we have a significant range of dry hardeners combining with Laser screed technology and other techniques to provide quality solutions to the clients. Contact us for more details and witness how we can transform your concrete floor with ideal dry shake hardeners.