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E5® for Healthcare

E5® solutions give healthcare facilities a hygienic, durable foundation that stands up to rolling loads and rigorous cleaning. Our system delivers low-permeability, low-maintenance slabs that protect adhesives and finishes, reduce callbacks, and keep critical spaces open on schedule.

The Challenge for Healthcare

In healthcare environments, the concrete slab is part of the care ecosystem—it supports patient movement, clinical workflows, and stringent cleaning protocols. These floors must endure rolling beds and carts, point loads from equipment, and constant sanitation while maintaining a smooth, safe, and hygienic surface across corridors, patient rooms, and procedure areas.

Traditional concrete can struggle under this pressure. Porosity and moisture allow contaminants to linger and can trigger mold or mildew, while differential drying and abrasion lead to dusting, efflorescence, and premature wear. Beneath resilient flooring, elevated RH or high surface pH can compromise adhesives and cause delamination—driving costly repairs, schedule disruptions, and infection-control concerns.

Hygienic Concerns

Porous concrete can harbor bacteria and moisture, increasing risk of mold/mildew and complicating environmental cleaning.

Durability Issues

Beds, carts, and heavy traffic accelerate abrasion and wear on unprotected slabs, driving more maintenance.

Moisture-Related Failures

Excess slab moisture compromises adhesives and coverings, causing delamination and costly repairs. (Moisture and pH testing are standard practice before resilient flooring.)

Strict Standards

Healthcare projects must meet stringent surface/cleanability criteria (e.g., FGI/clinical surfaces guidance).

Limited Downtime & 24/7 Operations

Patient-care areas can’t be offline; work windows are tight and outages are costly, so schedules and access need predictable slab performance.

Substrate Compliance for Flooring

Before installing resilient flooring, facilities expect documented RH (ASTM F2170) and acceptable pH/clean substrate (ASTM F710)—to protect adhesives and warranties.

The E5® Solution – Built for Clinical Performance

E5® Nano Silica solutions are engineered for the demands of healthcare. Our system densifies and protects the slab to control moisture, support rigorous cleaning, and withstand rolling loads—delivering long-life surfaces with fewer callbacks.

Pour Predictability

Specify internal curing and engineered pozzolans to stabilize workability, reduce permeability, and support schedule certainty.
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Relevant Solutions

E5® Internal Cure

Internal curing that densifies the matrix and helps control moisture from within—ideal foundation for hygienic, durable floors.

E5® Catalyst

With Internal Cure, conditions the surface, controls moisture migration and pH, and builds a hard, dense wear layer for floor-covering readiness.

E5® Miracle Aid

Finishing aid that reduces drag and stabilizes the surface for smoother, denser finishes—without adding water.

E5® Shield

Penetrating, moisture-blocking protection for existing slabs; helps reduce porosity and moisture ingress before new finishes.

E5® Protect

Clear, non-yellowing surface protection for polished/dyed interior areas; dust-proof, low-maintenance finish.

E5® Internal Cure

E5® Internal Cure

Internal curing that densifies the matrix and helps control moisture from within—ideal foundation for hygienic, durable floors.

E5® Catalyst

E5® Catalyst

With Internal Cure, conditions the surface, controls moisture migration and pH, and builds a hard, dense wear layer for floor-covering readiness.

E5® Miracle Aid

E5® Miracle Aid

Finishing aid that reduces drag and stabilizes the surface for smoother, denser finishes—without adding water.

E5® Shield

E5® Shield

Penetrating, moisture-blocking protection for existing slabs; helps reduce porosity and moisture ingress before new finishes.

E5® Protect

E5® Protect

Clear, non-yellowing surface protection for polished/dyed interior areas; dust-proof, low-maintenance finish.

Who We Help

  • Developers & Owners: Protect your investment and brand with a durable, low-maintenance asset that keeps critical spaces open and operating.

  • Architects: Design with confidence—dense, low-permeability slabs that support cleanability and long-life finishes.

  • General Contractors: Deliver a high-quality, problem-free project on time and on budget with predictable placement and finishing.

  • Facilities & Operations: Gain hygienic, easy-to-clean floors that stand up to rolling loads and rigorous maintenance routines.

  • Infection Prevention & EVS: Reduce porosity and moisture risks to support effective environmental cleaning and compliance.

  • Ready-Mix & Finishers: Achieve consistent mixes and smoother finishing with fewer callbacks and rework.