
E5® solutions ensure that your corporate and retail spaces are built with a foundation that is as durable and visually appealing as your brand. Our products deliver high-performance, low-maintenance slabs that are resistant to moisture, wear, and tear.
Hover over the colored dots to see product recommendations for retail buildings.
Exterior pavement requires protection against weather, traffic, and de-icing chemicals.
Sub-grade foundation walls require waterproofing protection.
High-traffic retail floors with carpet or tile adhesives need moisture mitigation.
Exterior walkways require weather and pedestrian traffic protection.
Heavy equipment and forklift traffic areas need enhanced durability.
Exposed concrete at storefronts needs increased durability.
Recommended E5 products for each application area in retail buildings.
| Application Area | IC | LFA | Catalyst | Protect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ConcreteGeneral concrete structural elements | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Store FoundationSub-grade walls requiring waterproofing | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Interior Retail FloorFloors with carpet, tile, or adhesives | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Parking LotExterior pavement and driving surfaces | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Sidewalks & WalkwaysPedestrian paths and entrances | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Loading AreasHeavy equipment and forklift traffic zones | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
In corporate and retail environments, the concrete slab is often a critical element of the design and the brand experience. However, these surfaces face significant challenges from high foot traffic, heavy displays, and the need for a polished, blemish-free appearance.
Traditional concrete is susceptible to dusting, efflorescence, and moisture-related issues that can lead to costly flooring failures and a compromised aesthetic.
Unprotected concrete surfaces can be difficult and expensive to maintain, requiring frequent cleaning and repairs.
Building with traditional concrete can increase a project's carbon footprint, which is a growing concern for socially conscious brands.
Poor floor flatness creates expensive fixes and alignment issues for modular walls and high-density furniture.
Eliminates all traditional curing methods, saving up to 7 days over wet curing requirements to open the job site faster.
E5® Nano Silica solutions are engineered to meet the unique demands of corporate and retail environments. Our products create a durable, dense, and aesthetically superior slab that protects your investment and enhances your brand's image.
Our solutions create a denser, less permeable surface that is resistant to efflorescence and dusting, ensuring a high-quality finish for polished and decorative floors.
E5® solutions protect floor coverings from adhesive failure and delamination by proactively managing moisture from within the slab. The costly and time-consuming removal of topically applied membranes is eliminated, maintaining warranty compliance for floor finishes.
The E5®-infused concrete matrix is highly resistant to abrasion, ensuring that your floors can withstand heavy foot traffic and daily use without wear. When used as a system, E5® provides internal curing, extremely high abrasion resistance, and high FF/FL levels.
By reducing cement content and eliminating topical chemicals, E5® helps you build a more sustainable brand with a lower carbon footprint.
Ideal for new pours to ensure a durable, dense slab with reduced shrinkage and moisture control. When used as a system with E5® Catalyst, it provides internal curing and extremely high abrasion resistance.
Creates an extremely hard and dense surface with superior abrasion resistance, making it perfect for high-traffic areas.
A penetrating sealant for existing concrete to reduce porosity and enhance resistance to moisture ingress, protecting floor coverings.
Enhances the natural beauty of polished and dyed concrete, providing a durable, non-yellowing low-gloss finish.
E5® Internal Cure
Ideal for new pours to ensure a durable, dense slab with reduced shrinkage and moisture control. When used as a system with E5® Catalyst, it provides internal curing and extremely high abrasion resistance.
E5® Liquid Fly Ash
E5® Catalyst
Creates an extremely hard and dense surface with superior abrasion resistance, making it perfect for high-traffic areas.
E5® Shield
A penetrating sealant for existing concrete to reduce porosity and enhance resistance to moisture ingress, protecting floor coverings.
E5® Protect
Enhances the natural beauty of polished and dyed concrete, providing a durable, non-yellowing low-gloss finish.