Rubber Paving is the fastest growing concrete coating in the North American market right now for many reasons and we want you to know everything about it so that you as a consumer can make an informed decision based on more than a number.
Rusty Spurr has been in business since 2015 and we offer many different types of protective coating applications. Garage floors, driveways, sidewalks, pool decks and patios are just some of the different substrates we coat and protect. We offer a number of different coating options such as Decorative Flakes, Colored Quartz, Rubber Paving and even Polished Concrete. We have the equipment and know how to get the job done right.
Rubber Pour in Place Paving is just that, chunks of rubber that are combined with a urethane binder, poured onto a surface, spread out and compacted to create a paved surface. This creates a durable, safe and attractive surface.
Whether it be a driveway, sidewalk, patio, stairs, deck, or any other outdoor surface, your first thought may be to rip out and replace the old concrete with new concrete, but resurfacing with rubber paving is a better alternative, just ask anyone who has had this done.
Rubber paving is relatively new in the market compared to other paving options. This concrete coating has grown in popularity across North America over the last 25-30 years.
Rubber Paving has many benefits, including durability, cost, easy and fast installation, maintenance, customization, and safety. Rubber paving is a great paving material for any home or commercial application.
Rubber paving has lots of benefits. It’s a super durable material as it is made from recycled truck tires and an industrial urethane binder. It will withstand all weather conditions and wear that it faces.
Read on to learn more about Rubber Paving.
Lets face it, the biggest concern for any renovation is costs so staying on budget is an important factor for you, the homeowner, especially now with inflation hitting all time highs. Rubber paving is an affordable option for any home or commercial building. All of the features below show why this is the best option for both value and durability.
1. Rubber Paving is much easier to install than concrete, the concrete base and form are already there.
2. You can mould Rubber Paving to any space, unlike concrete where you have to build forms.
3. Rubber paving costs less to install than concrete as the main ingredient is not a mined product and tires have always been considered to be waste which makes the costs lower.
4. The biggest factor is that you won’t have to worry about ripping out and disposing of the old concrete. Rubber paving can be installed right on top, concealing the old pavement as though it were never there. This saves you money on the cost of demolition, disposal and labour.
5. Rubber Paving is a fast application that can be done in a day for a typical driveway so you don’t need to worry about staying off your driveway for weeks at a time while concrete cures.
6. The biggest saving comes not in a financial sense but in less stress by not watching your fresh concrete crack the first week it’s in place. Let’s face it, this is Alberta and this is what concrete does. Rubber Paving DOES NOT CRACK.
Protecting the environment is becoming a very important factor in all of our lives. Rubber paving is made out of rubber tires that have been shredded into rubber crumb. Installing this kind of paving instead of concrete actually provides you the opportunity to help the environment by keeping the wasted rubber and old concrete out of a landfill.
Helping the planet may not be on your mind when installing new pavement, but using recycled materials in rubber paving can contribute to saving the environment. You may not think it’s much, but the reality is, you’d be contributing to the lessening of waste in landfills and also by not using more concrete you are limiting the amount of CO2 as concrete is a huge CO2 emitter, in fact it is responsible for 5% of global CO2 emissions.
A typical rubber paved 1000 sq ft driveway utilizes about 150 truck tires!!
Rubber Paving is now used by a lot of commercial institutions for a couple of very good reasons.
The biggest reason is of course safety as Rubber Paving is non slip and water does not pool on the surface. Another big reason is that during winter public building have no choice but to apply salt and gravel to their front steps and walkways to make the concrete non slip. The salt and gravel not only damage the exterior concrete but all that sand and gravel is tracked inside to ruin the interior floors as well. With Rubber Paving you don’t need to apply salt or gravel, ever.
The pictures below are of a Church in Saskatchewan that had their front steps and walkways fully coated in Rubber and needless to say the inside rugs were clean and dry during winter. A Church is the last place you want to see someone fall, especially the elderly.
Rubber paving is easy to maintain and repair.
Rubber paving is very easy to clean. All it takes is a garden hose, a pressure washer or a leaf blower to take care of any dust, dirt, or debris.
Damage to rubber pavement is highly unlikely since the durability of the pavement is so strong. Still, if damage were to happen, then the repairs are quite easy. All that we do is cut out the damaged area, mix up a small batch of rubber and urethane and patch it. The gap is filled completely, so there won’t be any weeds growing through the pavement.
The urethane binder is very chemically resistant so most chemicals, like road salt and ice salt, that you may expose the rubber to won’t harm the surface. Things like brake fluid and gasoline can damage the urethane so if a vehicle is known for or found out to be leaking these fluids then it might be a good idea to park the car somewhere else until the problem is fixed.
Weather aside, there are many other factors that typically cause damage to concrete surfaces. Concrete, over time, can wear down from vehicles and other use. Rubber paving is strong, so it won’t chip or buckle. Instead, it bends under pressure while maintaining its strength, no matter how much force is applied. As an example, floor jacks with a car on top of them sink into the rubber and return to the original form once the jack is removed.
Durability is something to look for in a paving product. This isn’t something you want to have to replace or repair often. Instead, you want something to withstand the test of time, no matter the weather or external conditions your paving might endure. Rubber paving has this advantage.
Canada sees all types of extreme weather and this can play havoc with both exterior substrates and protective coatings. When resurfacing a driveway, sidewalks, patios, or any other outdoor surface, you want a material that’s long-lasting, and rubber paving is the best option. Rubber paving is very flexible and the material is made to expand and contract easily with the change of weather, that way it won’t crack or show other damages.
Shovels and snow blowers do not leave scrape marks on the material. Snow and ice can build up on the rubber pavement but because it does not adhere well to the urethane it is easily removed. Fresh snow can be blown off with just a leaf blower.
If you need to use salt you can and the melted ice will dissipate, leaving your surfaces unharmed. Concrete, on the other hand, will start to crack and spall over time from the salt with freezing and thawing. The added benefit of a mostly black surface is that the sun melts snow and ice quicker, thereby helping clear the surface.
Rubber is a flexible material that is meant to move with the change of the weather, but concrete is rigid which is why it cracks. You will want something more breathable to hold its form through the change of the seasons, and rubber paving will do that.
Last but not least, walking on a rubber paved surface in the extreme cold of winter is very safe due to its texture it is slip resistant. In fact it’s actually pleasant to walk in on winter.
Rubber paving is obviously softer than any other paving option. It is slip-resistant, but if a fall does occur, you’ll have a softer landing compared to concrete. This makes it a great choice for playground bases as well. It has some grip to it too, so there’s less slippage with children running and playing. It has impact resistance, almost making the ground have a slight bounce to it. There will be no worrying (or less worrying) about injuries and scrapes with children than if there was sand or concrete pavement. In fact most playground renovations and new builds all require rubber paving to be used.
A great thing about a material like this is how easy it is to customize it to fit your needs and wants. Any color is possible!
You want a paving material that can be easily matched to the style of your home’s exterior which builds upon your home’s curb appeal. Rubber paving gives you many options with its unlimited choice of colors.
You can choose any color or blend you like but black is the most popular color as this is the least expensive option. You also have the ability to use different colors to make patterns or words. Imagine your address number emblazoned in the base of their driveway, or a sparkle additive to give it some pizzazz!
Putting a different color border around the driveway is another option. That way, the pavement will look framed and modern.
Concrete is known for cracking and breaking over time, which takes away the home’s curb appeal. Grass, weeds, and moss can grow and damage the concrete further. Rubber paving will not allow weeds to take root.
If you’re looking to sell your home, rubber paving will help you do that. It looks good to buyers that the driveway or other outdoor spaces have been properly paved. It also will appeal to families looking for a home that’s safe for children. The safety properties of rubber paving and the grip that comes with it will sway a family more so into purchasing a home.
Rubber paving has proven itself over the last 20 plus years it has been used as a paving option. The materials themselves have gone through many tests in order to ensure that it is a prime choice for pavement and the Urethane Binder only gets better every year.
Through different tests, it is ensured that rubber paving resists fungal and bacteria growth. Rain, sun, snow, and every other weather condition are guaranteed to cause no harm to the surfaces. It’s ensured that the strong grip is anti-skid and anti-slip to keep people safe.
In fact this has become such a popular paving option that all levels of government are now utilizing rubber paving in many government locations as opposed to using normal concrete.
In the picture above you can see how it is being used to fill a large gap in a sidewalk that cracked. Now the sidewalk can shift without worry that a weak point will crack, the rubber will just move with the concrete!
Thankyou for the opportunity for allowing me to quote you on a Rubber Paving Application for your driveway.
Rubber Paving is the fastest growing concrete coating in the North American market right now for many reasons and we want you to know everything about it so that you as a consumer can make an informed decision based on more than a number.
Rusty Spurr has been in business since 2015 and we offer many different types of protective coating applications. Garage floors, driveways, sidewalks, pool decks and patios are just some of the different substrates we coat and protect. We offer a number of different coating options such as Decorative Flakes, Colored Quartz, Rubber Paving and even Polished Concrete. We have the equipment and know how to get the job done right.
I have taken many training courses over the years to make sure my quality of workmanship is the best in the business. I also make sure that I have the proper Alberta government and city of Red Deer certifications that allow me to make sure that both myself and my clients are protected in many ways.
My crew and I have attended many training classes to give us the knowledge to make sure that every application turns out great. Classes such as…
Cementous coatings, overlays and concrete Repair (2016)
Epoxy Coating systems such as Decorative Flake floors, Quartz floors, Stout floors, Reflector floors, Concrete Sptamping and Sealers (2017)
Polyurethane Cement and building coves from scratch (2017)
Shotblasting, Concrete Polishing and Ride on Floor Scrapers at National Flooring Equipment in Denver, Colorado (2017)
Epoxy applications and Quality Control testing with Adhesives Lab in Concord, Ontario (2018)
Training on Rubber Paving applications with Concrete Options in Edmonton, Alberta (2023)
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Here is a list of all of the different types of Protective Coating Applications that Rusty Spurr offers (click each one for more information):
Garage Floor Coatings
Pool Deck Coatings
Epoxy Metallic Floors
Quartz Granule Flooring
Exterior Decorative Coatings
Airplane Hanger Floor Systems
Solid Color “Neat” Floor Systems
And of course, Rubber Paving which is shown above…
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