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The Sessions and Events schedule is now available.

H = Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor; M = Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor; and C = Baltimore Convention Center


Concrete Repair Day Session, Part 2 of 2

Tuesday, October 28, 2025  1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, H - Holiday 1

This session will describe the comprehensive process of preparing concrete surfaces for various restoration, flooring, or coating applications. The core idea is to understand and apply the correct techniques to ensure a successful and long-lasting bond between the concrete substrate and the new material. This session is to cover fundamental principles and industry guidance to specific equipment and method selection, considering the characteristics of each project.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Discuss surface preparation fundamentals for flooring;
(2) Report on concrete surface preparation technology overview;
(3) Summarize the methodology for choosing the best concrete preparation procedure;
(4) Support industry guidance and document review.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.


Navigating the Concrete Surface Preparation Landscape

Presented By: Levi Smiley
Affiliation: Husqvarna
Description: This session will describe the comprehensive process of preparing concrete surfaces for various restoration, flooring, or coating applications. The core idea is to understand and apply the correct techniques to ensure a successful and long-lasting bond between the concrete substrate and the new material. This session is to cover fundamental principles and industry guidance to specific equipment and method selection, considering the characteristics of each project.

Upper Level Sponsors

ACI-NCalifornia-WNevada
ALLPLAN
Baker Construction
Chryso
ConSeal Concrete Sealants, Inc.
Controls, Inc.
Converge
Euclid Chemical
FullForce Solutions
ICRI
Master Builders Solutions
OPCMIA
PS=0
Sika Corporation