
Whole Foods Market Project

Industry
Retail
Challenge
E5 Nano Silica admixtures eliminate the need for traditional curing methods. Contractors gain immediate access for construction, saving up to 7 days over wet curing requirements.
Results
Costly and time-consuming removal of topically applied membranes is eliminated, maintaining warranty compliance for floor finishes. Concrete workability is improved, facilitating greater production capacity and improved finished quality.
Key Products
E5® Internal Cure, E5® Catalyst
“AT WHOLE FOODS MARKET, WE USED THE E5 INTERNAL CURE SYSTEM AND WE WERE ABLE TO EXCEED THE OWNER'S EXPECTATIONS.”
VTI Contracting
Shelbyville, Indiana

About Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market is a U.S.-based grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, it became known for high-quality, health-conscious products. Whole Foods was acquired by Amazon in 2017 and now blends in-store shopping with Amazon’s delivery and tech services. It’s popular for its fresh produce, prepared meals, and commitment to sustainability.
Project Overview
E5 Nano Silica admixtures eliminate the need for traditional curing methods. Contractors gain immediate access for construction, saving up to 7 days over wet curing requirements. Costly and time-consuming removal of topically applied membranes is eliminated, maintaining warranty compliance for floor finishes. Concrete workability is improved, facilitating greater production capacity and improved finished quality.
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.