Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the RetroPlate System used?

The RetroPlate System is used anywhere there is exposed concrete, or cementitious terrazzo. This includes, but is not limited to retail environments (grocery stores, clothing, hardware, malls, sporting goods, etc.), schools, manufacturing plants, restaurants, food processing plants, warehouses, movie theaters, aviation hangars, automotive dealerships, residences, garages, office spaces, printing facilities, government buildings and offices, correctional facilities, distribution centers, stadiums, convention centers, and other locations where exposed concrete or terrazzo needs protection, ease of maintenance and an aesthetic finish. 

When can the floor be used after the RetroPlate process is complete?

The floor can be used immediately. There is no drying or waiting time. 

When will the floor be fully cured?

As soon as the RetroPlate application is finished, the floor will be completely abrasion resistant, dust proof, and polished. The sealing process, however, is a combination of a chemical and mechanical reaction. The mechanical process will be complete and the floor will be much easier to clean. The chemical reaction within the concrete will continue for several months. It is important to keep the floor cleaned during this curing phase, as the floor is becoming densified from within.

Is the RetroPlate System a coating?

No. The RetroPlate System is a chemical and mechanical reaction with the concrete itself. When the application is finished, the concrete is still bare, but it has gone through a chemical and mechanical process to protect, harden, and polish the surface. The beauty of the RetroPlate System is that the concrete is protected and polished, yet there is no coating to peel, scratch, or wear.

How long does the RetroPlate application process take?

This depends entirely upon the preparation and layout of the floor. Application time will be increased by factors such as extensive racking, machinery to work around, removal of a coating, heavy grinding, or other construction or building related obstacles. A certified RetroPlate applicator will be happy to look at a floor and layout and give an accurate application time estimate. As a general timetable, the RetroPlate process will be equal to or faster than the application of an epoxy or urethane system.

Are RetroPlate floors slippery?

By closing off the pores at the surface, the floor does become slightly more slippery. However, the RetroPlate System can fall within OSHA and ADA recommendations for coefficient of friction. NATA accredited slip test can take place to ensure industry specific slip standards are met. If you would like more information on our slip rating, please click here to review the RetroPlate coefficient of friction testing.

Who is allowed to apply the RetroPlate System?

The RetroPlate System is applied by certified applicators only, thus allowing Curecrete to provide the highest quality and greatest service possible.

Is the RetroPlate System environmentally friendly?

Yes. No solvents or volatile organic compounds are used in the RetroPlate process. It is an odorless, non-flammable, and non-hazardous system. Curecrete prides itself on providing a completely “green” and environmentally friendly floor finish.