Demineralizer Floor Repair PROBLEM Case Studies A Mid-West Utility had installed an “acid resistant” tile floor in their demineralizer room to resist attack from concentrated sulfuric acid and caustic spills. In 1983, much of the tiled floor exposed to chemical spills was failing due to the attack on the grout and subsequent undercutting which resulted in release of the tile and attack on the concrete subfloor. Water leaking through the floor also added to the problem. SOLUTION The entire floor was high pressure water washed to remove any chemical deposits, loose grout and old concrete. Grit blasting was not allowed in the area to profile the “good” tile to be left in place, but the excellent bonding strength of the Chemcrete Flooring was deemed sufficient to hold it onto the tiled surface

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