Substrate
The concrete or other surface beneath a coating or flooring system.
Surface profile
The texture produced during preparation to support coating adhesion.
Epoxy
A resin system commonly used in commercial and industrial flooring.
Urethane cement
A cementitious polyurethane system often used in wet, thermal-shock or food environments.
MMA
Methyl methacrylate, a fast-curing resin family used in specialized flooring.
Moisture vapour emission
Moisture moving through a concrete slab that can affect flooring.
Cove base
A curved floor-to-wall transition used for cleaning and containment.
Broadcast aggregate
Sand or other aggregate distributed into a resin layer for thickness or texture.
Pot life
The usable time after coating components are mixed.
Recoat window
The time period in which another coat can be applied without additional preparation.