An increasing awareness of the limitations/drawbacks of concrete flooring is now resulting in wider acceptance of floor coatings. Limitations include the accumulation of dust due to the formation of laitance and difficulty encountered during cleaning owing to surface texture. Furthermore, the presence of cracks and surface porosity allows various oils to seep in, resulting in unappealing patches. Weakening of the reinforcement and concrete surface due to chemical spillage and the possibilities of microbial growth are other significant drawbacks.
