Watco introduces Concrex Carbon Fiber, the ultimate repair mortar for degraded concrete floors

Although WATCO® already has an exceptional product, the company has continued to innovate by developing and improving this formulation to further increase its performance.

Concrete floors are strong and durable surfaces, but that doesn't mean they can't become damaged over time. And, especially those in industrial facilities such as warehouses, manufacturing plants, logistics centers, are subject to constant wear and tear from forklifts and pallet trucks, heavy racking systems, moved loads and regular foot traffic . All of these factors can lead to deterioration of floor joints, cracks, holes and other surface damage.

WATCO® knows the importance for professionals to have high quality tools and materials to guarantee impeccable work. The company is therefore committed to constantly offering products equipped with cutting-edge technologies. Concrex® Carbon Fiber is unique on the market, its design based on carbon fibers and ceramic makes it extremely strong and resistant to chemicals and also increases its drying speed.

A high resistance industrial coating

WATCO® innovates in product development with the creation of an entirely new formula of Concrex® Carbon Fiber. This premium epoxy resin mortar is specifically designed to permanently repair damaged concrete floors, and it's poised to revolutionize the way tradespeople approach their repair jobs.

This new formulation is the result of extensive research and innovation in resin technology. The WATCO® R&D department has implemented a unique formula, using carbon and ceramic fibers, which give the mortar unprecedented strength. The secret lies in the perfect combination of advanced materials and high-quality epoxy resin, which ensure exceptional adhesion and maximum durability.

One of the remarkable features of this new formula is how quickly it hardens. With the addition of a rapid curing agent, Concrex® Carbon Fiber allows light traffic after just one hour, and after four hours it can handle forklift traffic. This rapid curing significantly limits the impact on operations, thereby minimizing downtime.

Its formula has also been improved by the addition of 15% Novolac resin giving it more resistance, particularly to chemicals and even acid; unlike the majority of cement-based products.

It should be noted that all repairs carried out with Concrex® Carbon Fiber can be considered definitive. In fact, its formula based on carbon fibers and ceramic allows repairs to last for 20 years!

Simple and versatile

When it comes to repairing damaged concrete floors, ease of use is a valuable asset. This is precisely one of the attributes of Concrex® Carbon Fiber. This revolutionary product stands out for its ease of preparation and application, offering craftsmen and professionals an effective way to restore concrete surfaces quickly and sustainably. Composed of high quality resin and pre-mixed aggregates, preparing Concrex® Carbon Fiber is child's play. Ready in no time, just add the gray colored hardener to the mixture. Once the mixture is homogenous, the product is ready to use.

Versatile and suitable for a multitude of applications: concrete repair indoors or outdoors, treating a high traffic area, filling a hole in the ground, renovating an access ramp, repair of a loading dock, stairs, Concrex® Carbon Fiber is there to meet all needs. It can be used in areas where other mortars could not be applied, such as filling holes, restoring guide rails or repairing eroded edges of expansion joints.

While conventional cement and water based repair materials are not strong on narrow sections (tend to be applied at a minimum of 25-50mm otherwise they will break); the holes to be repaired must be cut out using a hammer and chiseled to a depth of 50 mm to simplify the repair (which makes it dusty) or that the use of conventional cement repair mortars can be be risky (because they shrink very slightly when the repair is dry and the water they contain evaporates)… WATCO® Concrex® Carbon Fiber is the solution that simplifies concrete repair projects while guaranteeing long-lasting and aesthetically impeccable results.