CTI’s Filling In Cracks, Paving The Way, & Bringing Design & Beauty To Concrete

By E. Kimker

Tuesday, February 15, 2005

"This business has been real rewarding," remarked Forest "Rex" Pingleton, Dealer of Unique Surface and Design, LLC, with Concrete Technology Incorporated (CTI). "It satisfies customers; really makes them happy."

Pingleton is referring to a system which resurfaces and designs concrete by utilizing a modified acrylic resin, cement spray coat combination (a color integrated, modified acrylic mixed with portland cement and polymer, that is activated with a modified acrylic resin).

This process is excellent for covering areas such as: driveways, walks, pool decks, balconies, vertical surfaces, as well as commercial and industrial floor restorations where industrial topcoat is required. In addition, logos for businesses can be created.

CTI’s systems achieve a texture and color of any type stone or look you require. A base coat is applied that fixes any imperfections in the original concrete. A design is then laid over it and a hopper gun shoots a textured layer over that. A final clear coat is put over the system that is nonporous and protects it, as well as makes it very easy to maintain. Mold, mildew, motor oil, etc., can be used to remove though or repetitive latencies.

In repairing cracks that often arise in concrete, Pingleton explained that "first, the concrete is pre-washed, and repairs are made to the cracks and any spoiling; second, a thin, skim coat is put down that absorbs into the concrete; third, the desired pattern that the customer would like to have (stone, brick, etc.) is taped out; fourth, the concrete is sprayed with polymer and resins mixed with portland cement (a high-grade cement); fifth, an acrylic sealer is applied for protection; and then it’s done. This system makes the concrete twice as strong."

Pingleton went on to state that a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty is offered against fading, delamination, and regular product failure. He firmly stands behind all of his work. Pingleton, the CTI dealer for this area, has always had satisfied customers. "We do a really great service to them."

If you replace your concrete, you will be paying the cost of rip-out, removal, forming, and pouring concrete. This takes larger equipment than the CTI Concrete System, which usually causes damage to landscaping. When completed, you will have new concrete that will stain, absorb oil stains, can be damaged by salts, and have a strength of about 3,000 to 4,000 PSI.

Repairing concrete with CTI Concrete System will strengthen the existing concrete to 7,000 PSI, resist stains, oil spills, and salt damage. Additionally, it can be designed and will add value to your home, while making an attractive presentation of your concrete surfaces.

An average job will take one to three days, depending on the condition of the concrete. If new concrete is poured as part of the repair or enlargement process, the CTI Concrete System cannot be applied for at least seven days.

The cost of the CTI system is normally 20-25 percent less than the cost of removing cement and pouring new, and is much better looking and much easier to maintain than the original cement. Also, CTI offers 13 standard colors and 13 highlight colors which allows for different color combinations to choose from.

The CTI manufacturing facility has been producing resurfacing products since 1968. Acrylic Resurfacing has been in use since the early 70s. Polymer was added to the process in the 80s, to provide a superior bonding process to add strength. In 1997, CTI was listed as number 419 out of the 500 fastest growing companies in the United States, and are now expected to reach into the top 100.

CTI---"Bringing Design and Beauty to Concrete."

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