Technology
Protection that forms inside the concrete
Many concrete problems — flooring failures, corrosion, freeze-thaw, chemical attack — get worse because moisture and dissolved chemicals keep moving through the concrete over time.
When concrete is placed, it develops a network of tiny capillaries and pores. These pathways are created naturally as water rises to the surface during the curing process. Over time, moisture and aggressive chemicals can travel through them, contributing to deterioration from the inside out.
How it works
When SCP is applied to the concrete surface, the treatment penetrates into these capillaries and pores. Once inside, it supplies additional reactive silica that reacts with materials already present in the concrete.
This allows the concrete to continue forming more Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H) within the pore structure — the same compound responsible for concrete’s strength and durability.
Although SCP is applied to the concrete surface, the reaction and protection develop inside the concrete matrix. Because it does not leave a film or residue on the surface, it does not interfere with later flooring, coatings, or other bonded materials.
What that gives you
Reduced permeability
Improved durability
Better moisture management
Enhanced surface performance
Better resistance to chlorides, sulfates, freeze-thaw, and chemical attack
Where it is used
Durability — parking, industrial floors, exposed and infrastructure concrete
Floor moisture — slabs that will receive flooring or coatings
Waterproofing — below-grade, decks, chloride exposure
Important considerations
Does not bridge joints, cracks, or penetrations. Those need their own sealants or repairs.
Not a substitute for a code-required under-slab vapor retarder.
Confirm compatibility before burnishing or other surface processes that close the slab.
For existing concrete, proper surface preparation is likely required to ensure effective penetration.