【Supermarket Floor】Permeable Concrete Surface Strengthening ◎ Case Study ◎ Seal Hard
LATICRETE International
The supermarket sales floor was constructed with [Seal Hard FGS]. It has a clean appearance due to its gloss, and maintenance is easy! It's the perfect floor for 365 days of operation.
In the fall of 2019, we applied 【Seal Hard FGS5】 at a supermarket that opened in Fukushima City. Seal Hard has many specifications, and this project utilized the 【FGS5】 specification. We heard from the owner of the commercial facility that they were struggling with the peeling of tiles and sheets. Traditionally, surface hardeners have been mainly applied in logistics, warehouses, and factories. However, in recent years, I have felt a growing interest in the floors created by Seal Hard, which are easy to maintain, free from peeling, and have a beautiful glossy appearance. Last year, we completed the construction of a supermarket that serves as a good model in Fukushima Prefecture. The gloss of the floor is immediately noticeable in the photos. We received questions like, "Isn't it slippery?" but it is not slippery at all. We ask the owner to clean it with a mop. As long as dust and debris are removed with a mop, the dense concrete does not become slippery. I also shopped at this supermarket after the construction, and I did not experience any slipping. The floor utilizes the texture of concrete while reducing maintenance costs. The rational and aesthetically pleasing specification is 【Seal Hard FGS】. We invite you to experience it for yourself.
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Seal Hard is a colorless, odorless, and environmentally friendly concrete surface hardener that is non-polluting. It is a colorless, transparent liquid primarily composed of sodium silicate, which penetrates the surface of the concrete after application and generates a glass-like substance on the concrete surface through a chemical reaction with the concrete components. This chemical reaction continues over time with regular water washing for moisture replenishment. Concrete strengthened by Seal Hard becomes more beautiful and glossy with use and regular water washing over the years. Even when it develops a shine, it does not become slippery. Seal Hard FGS is widely used in commercial facilities and public property floors. In addition to this beauty salon, there are numerous achievements in public and private properties, including boutiques, supermarket sales areas, and home centers. Application can be done from 14 days after concrete pouring. Moreover, maintenance remains easy and standard specifications unchanged, and because polishing is performed, it results in a strong floor that is even more resistant to dirt.
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Large logistics centers and warehouses, as well as factories, low-cost commercial facilities, and museums are ideal for floors finished with bare concrete. Adoption results (in no particular order, titles omitted) ◆ Logistics facilities Mediceo, Atoru, Ebarusu, PALTAC, Shimizuya Transport Warehouse, Uniworld, Yaoko ◆ Commercial facilities PORTAL POINT HARAJUKU, Nihonbashi Kiya Shibuya Store, Heiwa Medic, JINS Roppongi Store, Toyota Corolla Yamaguchi, WESTRY with Bfesca ◆ Public facilities Osaka University of Arts, Taga Town Community Center, Tokyo Institute of Technology
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【Before Construction】 Approximately 800 m² of construction area. The specification for this project is 【Seal Hard FGS + SSP 100 joint filling work】. We also undertook the filling of joints for a glossy floor. This combination has received very positive feedback, and maintenance will be even easier.
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【Joint Filling】 A polyurea resin born in America. It has micro-elasticity and an exquisite hardness that follows the contraction of concrete, preventing joints from opening. By filling the joints, it eliminates debris accumulation and corner chipping, making operation easier.
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[After Joint Filling] The joints around the columns have also been filled. By performing cutter joints and joint filling, it helps reduce the unique cracking of concrete, making it a recommended specification. This has become a standard specification in the United States.
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[Polishing Process] After filling the joints, the seal hardening work has started. We carefully and thoroughly carry out the polishing process and use a vacuum to suck up the wastewater.
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【Seal Hard Application】 Apply Seal Hard to the floor up to the saturation limit. Simply scattering it is not enough; it must be thoroughly worked in.
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【Immediately After Washing】 The appearance of the floor right after the residue removal. Sunlight is streaming in, and a shine is visible. This time, the base was good, resulting in a reflection with minimal distortion.
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【Completion Photos】 These are photos taken immediately after construction. Since the lighting is not yet installed, the photos are dark, but can you sense the glossy atmosphere? The floor right after completion is smooth, and it feels really nice and refreshing to the touch.
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【Completion Photos】 The floor with minimal unevenness has a beautiful sheen. The concrete pouring by the main contractor was very well managed, resulting in an excellent finish.
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The Wilby Building Materials Division is a professional group specializing in sports facility construction and flooring finishing work. 【Building Materials Division】 ● Sports Facility Business: Centered in Hokuriku and Niigata, we engage in specialized construction related to sports facilities such as swimming pools and gymnasiums, as well as flooring work for various facilities. ● Building Sales Business: We provide high-value flooring products that are not available in conventional offerings, such as scratch-resistant flooring "Cattina" and natural wood composite flooring "Alpito." ● Good Floor Business: As the domestic importer of concrete chemical products from the U.S. company LATICRETE, we offer various concrete flooring solutions, including "Seal Hard." ● Environmental Business: We propose and sell installation services for products such as "Painted Insulation Material Gain," "Cool Roof," "Seismic Ceiling WILL-TEC Method," and "Nano Zone Coat." 【Construction Division】 We construct numerous low-cost steel frame buildings for logistics facilities such as distribution centers and warehouses, as well as commercial facilities like supermarkets, home centers, drugstores, and fashion malls throughout Japan. We provide consistent services tailored to customer needs, including land development, design, and comprehensive construction.