The artistry of a stunning concrete floor captivates our attention, but its strength and endurance hinge on a meticulous process that often goes unnoticed. This vital process, known as surface preparation, is paramount in the floor's creation. As defined by the...
Param 5500
$40.45
Param 5500 is the ultimate self-leveling cement-based overlay for fast-track resurfacing, smoothing, and leveling of indoor concrete substrates. It can be applied from 1/4” to 1-1/2” thickness in one operation, and up to 5” with the addition of appropriate aggregate.
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Param 5500 is the ultimate self-leveling, self-curing, and calcium aluminate cement-based overlay/topping for fast-track resurfacing, smoothing, and leveling of indoor concrete substrates. It can be applied from 1/4” to 1-1/2” thickness in one operation, and up to 5” with the addition of appropriate aggregate. Param 5500’s calcium aluminate-based formula creates an excellent bond to the substrate and can be installed indoors over concrete and certain non-porous surfaces like ceramic tile, to provide a hard, flat, smooth surface for warehouses, utility rooms, and light manufacturing.
Param 5500 provides a substrate that can accept decorative concrete toppings, cement-based overlays, skim coats, concrete dyes, epoxy coatings, and finished floor coverings like VCT, Vinyl Sheet, rubber, and engineered wood plank, etc. 24 hours after its installation. It can accept ceramic tiles and natural stone within 3-4 hours after its application.
PARAM 5500 Features
- Rapid early strength – accepts foot traffic in 3-4 hours and moisture-sensitive flooring covering in 24 hours
- Install in the evening and reopen for business the next morning…virtually no downtime
- No troweling is required; it is self-leveling. Very fluid, ideal for pouring and pumping
- Superior bond to various types of substrates
- Contains no protein additives; no gypsum
- Applications from ¼” to 1½” without any additives and up to 5” with aggregates; can be tapered to meet existing elevations
- Maintains workability (healing properties) for 25 minutes (depending upon ambient conditions)
- Does not promote the growth of mold or mildew
- Very strong, 5500psi compressive strength and can be sealed and used as a wear surface
- Accepts solvent-based dyes giving various color options
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