Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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. We recommended that independent slip tests are undertaken on all floors to ensure they meet the Slip standard requirements for that facility.

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.

Can the RetroPlate System be used in freezer or refrigerated facilities?

Yes. RetroPlate can, and has been, used in these facilities.

Are there any areas where the RetroPlate System is not recommended?

The RetroPlate System is not recommended where strong acids will come in contact with the floor. However, these are generally very small portions of a facility and the remainder of the floor could be treated with RetroPlate.