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At Con-Treat, we’re passionate about helping you achieve success in every concrete flooring project. Our blog is your go-to space for expert insights, practical advice, and up-to-date industry news. From preparation to finishing, we cover it all with the goal of making your work easier, more efficient, and more professional.
Whether you’re a contractor, builder, or DIY enthusiast, you’ll find information, tips, and tricks tailored to your needs. Explore product guides, training resources, and real-world solutions designed to save you time and deliver long-lasting results. This blog is more than just articles—it’s a resource hub built to support you in every step of your concreting journey.
Con-Treat Partners with Major Sydney Concrete Company to Tackle Oil Contamination Issue.
Polished Concrete Australia is well known in the industry as a professional and reliable concrete flooring solutions service provider to both commercial and residential project clients. With over 20 years of industry experience, the Polished Concrete Australia brand...
Con-Treat’s Technical Advice Delivers Right Equipment Decision for Queensland Regional Flooring.
Queensland based, specialised flooring company, Queensland Regional Flooring is a supplier of flooring products and installation services which includes: Carpet Vinyl Planks Vinyl Sheet Ceramic Tiles Cork Tiles Epoxy Floor Coatings Waterproofing Blinds Awnings...
Con-Treat’s SureFlake System Exceeds Expectations for Major Sydney Based Firm.
The Challenge: New South Wales based company, Sydney Concrete Cleaning is a supplier of high quality services which include; Concrete Resurfacing Epoxy coatings for driveways, factories, garages, strata complexes Grinding and polishing Concrete repairs Managing...
Moisture Proof – Simple to apply, single part, liquid moisture barrier and densifier for concrete
For flooring contractors looking for easy application Moisture Barriers that penetrate deeply (up to 100mm) into the concrete's capillaries, Moisture Proof, is a concrete treatment solution that is easily applied to concrete surfaces by pour and spread, or spray...
Shark S250 Concrete Grinder – Compact and Aggressive, It’s the Perfect Preparation Machine!
For smaller projects and those hard to get into areas, The Shark S250 Concrete Grinder is the perfect concrete preparation machine. Built tough, it has no belts or pulleys, making all of the power available to the grinding plate for optimal performance. The...
SureFloor UVS – A High Gloss, Hard-Wearing Epoxy Coating for All High Traffic Areas.
For contractors who work on high traffic projects such as retail stores, office spaces, lobby areas, tattoo parlours, barbershops, hair salons, restaurants, clothing stores, casinos and showroom floors. SureFloor UVS is the professional contractor’s product of choice....
High-end finish achieved with Con-Treat’s expert technical advice
Surface Archetypes, a customer-centric, international award-winning floor and wall system contractor was given the challenge to transform a residential property. Initially, the owners requested a basic concrete grind and seal for all interior floors, but upon further...
The Latest Technology in Water Based Sealers.
Aqua Seal is a revolutionary new Water Based Sealer that will change the way you think of sealing concrete! Aqua Seal Stone & Concrete Sealer is a unique sealer that is designed to be applied to a wet surface. It is a cross-linking 100% Water-Based Acrylic Sealer...
What concrete sealer is suitable for your customer and their budget?
As we’ve discussed before concrete sealers are a small investment when you consider the time and money that you can waste by having to re-lay or repair surfaces due to inadequate protection. They can also be a viable alternative to tiles & other coverings without...
What are the things to consider when selecting dust extraction & prevention equipment
Dust Extraction and prevention are vital when you’re grinding concrete. Without the right equipment your … Putting yourself and others at a serious health risk from lung diseases like Silicosis … Costing money and time to manually cleaning up the dust after you’ve...
How to choose the right concrete preparation method for your needs
There are dozens of ways to treat a concrete floor. Each has its pros and cons, and choosing one that’s best for your needs depends on understanding what each method entails. We’ve put together a guide to the six most common preparation methods and machines to help...
How to select the correct sealer for indoors and outdoors
Concrete sealers are a small investment when you consider the time and money that you can waste by having to re-lay or repair surfaces due to inadequate protection. They protect the aesthetic appeal of your floor by preventing contamination, abrasion, cracking,...