ResinJack
By Resin Jack
ResinJackApr 20, 2021
Simplistic Retail floors
We walk on retail floors everytime we go shopping but does the quality of the floor finish affect your buying decision? Should there be a minimum standard when it comes to the finish? An interesting episode with contributions from experienced flooring installers from all over the world.
Metallic Epoxy Designs
Metallic Resin Flooring has come a long way since I started with them in 2007. However this is not a flooring system that is easy and many things can go wrong. In this podcast we discuss a particular design in the photo and there are some great contributions shared from around the world.
Wrinkly Metallic Floor
Metallic floors are typically demanding and a lot of installers get into trouble with their first few. This particular post is discussing a problematic floor that resulted in a wrinkly floor. @ResinJack
Sealers
Sealers are used across most flooring finishes so it can be a very broad topic. In this episode we are specifically talking about a cafe floor that looks to be insufficiently sealed, which is affecting its appearance and functionality. @resinjack
Infilling Control Joints - in Garages
Although not all garages have control joints, this episode discusses an interest project photo where it looks like one joint is infilled and the other has been left unfilled. A short episode but packed full of helpful information. @resinjack
Failed Epoxy Screed
A tricky episode discussing what looks to be a failed epoxy screed in a shower recess. Epoxy screeds are used in countless wet areas, so understanding what could have gone wrong in this particular installation is important for all in the resin flooring industry. @resinjack
Testing new coatings on a job
Every new resin flooring product will need to undergo site testing and evaluation. In this episode we discuss an example where it appears the installer was the guinea pig for a new product that misbehaved. Great contributions from all around the world sharing their experiences and thoughts on the matter. @resinjack
Concrete Cracks
In this episode we discuss how to manage a large concrete crack in preparation for metallic resin flooring. The contributions come from all around the world and there are some really valuable insights shared about identifying the type of crack, proven ways to repair them and what other considerations you need to have in mind depending on the resin floor being installed over the top. @resinjack
Resin Flooring Subfloor infills
Resin flooring installers are constantly required to install infills to get the subfloor right before commencing the resin flooring system. This episode discusses various ways and materials used to do subfloor infills. @resinjack
Drain Transitions
As drains are such a common point of failure, it was time to discuss some of the key points to doing successful drains in resin flooring. Thanks again to all the contributors from around the world to making this a invaluable episode. @resinjack
Door way Transition
Every doorway typically transitions to another substrate. How well the door way transition is done can make or break a resin floor project. This particular post attracted 20 contributors from around the world. Listen to some of the great points raised from this one topic. @resinjack
Flaking the Bullnose
Most garage floors have a step down under the roller door or a transition to the driveway. This step down or transition is generally curved and is often referred to as a bull-nose. Preparing and applying flake flooring on a bull-nose can be tricky, so in this episode we discuss the various keys to success and what to look out for. @resinjack
Resin Flooring Site Clean
Every Resin flooring project has consumables, packaging, buckets or excess broadcast media. This podcast we go trough a few opinions on the matter. @resinjack
Caulking under skirting boards
Resin flooring experts from around the world share their views and experience when it comes to caulking under skirting boards. @resinjack
Garage Floor to driveway transition
In this episode I go through a great post that discusses the topic of garage floor to driveway transitions. A great podcast for all resin flooring installers and specifiers supporting the residential sector. @resinjack
Infilled Control Joints
Lets talk about.... infilled control joints.
Most resin flooring projects have control joints, so in this episode we share the knowledge shared by various people from around the world. @resinjack
Yellowing Resins indoors
This episode came from a discussion I had with an installer this week. He wanted to understand how resins were discolouring indoors and what he could do about it. I was able to find some photos to go with the discussion that can be seen on the video. @resinjack
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Lets get started
With so much windscreen time driving from job to job, followed up by time standing behind a floor grinder, it became clear that our industry needed its own podcast. Welcome to the first episode of the ResinJack podcast.
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