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Rouses Grocery Stores Project

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Industry

Retail

Challenge

Across multiple locations in Louisiana and Mississippi, concrete construction crews integrated E5® Internal Cure® into Type 1L cement mix designs to improve finishability, reduce shrinkage, and eliminate the need for traditional curing methods.

Results

The result was a durable, polished floor system with consistent FF/FL values, improved surface refinement, and preserved integral color. High-traffic aisles exhibited enhanced durability and reduced permeability, minimizing long-term staining. For Rouses, this approach delivered a high definition of image (DOI) in surface reflection while maintaining the dynamic coefficient of friction required for slip resistance and safety in commercial environments.

Key Products

E5® Internal Cure, E5® Catalyst

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About Rouses Markets

Rouses Markets is a family-owned grocery chain based in Louisiana, with over 60 locations across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Founded in 1960, it’s known for fresh local produce, seafood, and prepared foods inspired by Gulf Coast traditions. Rouses combines a full-service supermarket with a strong community focus, making it one of the most popular grocery stores in the region.

Project Overview

Concrete construction crews across Louisiana and Mississippi implemented E5 Internal Cure in the type 1L cement mix design to create a workable finish, reduce shrinkage and eliminate traditional “curing” timelines. The polished floors kept their original, integral color and the consistent FF/FL numbers aided in the polishing and refinement process. Aisles and high traffic areas gained increase surface durability and decreased permeability relating to less staining over time. Rouses achieved a high definition of image (DOI) in the surface reflection while maintaining a high dynamic coefficient of friction needed for safety and slip resistance.

How E5 Elevated Performance

E5® Nano Silica admixtures give control back to the finishing crews and accelerate construction schedules. E5® Nano Silica eliminates hardeners, sealers, and curing compounds. When used as a system, E5® provides internal curing, extremely high abrasion resistance and high FF/FL levels. Crews gain access to the slab much quicker than compared to topically treated slabs.

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