Black Bear Coatings & Concrete is a partner you can trust - by Justin Tousignant

Black Bear Coatings & Concrete is a partner you can trust. Our experts have over 30 years of industry experience designing, installing, repairing, and maintaining concrete floors.

Our comprehensive approach is all-encompassing. We recognize that selecting the correct resinous coatings must be defined by the performance of materials in a specific space. Black Bear takes the time to work with clients to understand the environmental conditions of each particular area. This typically entails evaluating substrate condition, any chemical exposure, impact and wear resistance, thermal shock, and even the aesthetics of a space to enhance the overall atmosphere. 

A look at The Black Bear process

Testing: It’s critical to identify and address any underlying issues that may present challenges or compromise a flooring solution. Black Bear experts conduct extensive testing of existing concrete surfaces to create the best approach for prep and resurfacing construction.

Site Preparation: Existing concrete or substrates need to be properly primed before any type of resurfacing project using polymers or coatings. We meticulously clean, roughen/profile and repair all defects to ensure your concrete is ready for resurfacing and will provide optimum foundation for your new floors.

Coatings & Overlays: Black Bear helps you select and design the appropriate coating(s) to provide a stronger, longer-lasting concrete surface. Our process includes getting to know the space and how it will be used to determine factors that could impact the integrity of the product. We reverse engineer a solution which results in a more stable, trustworthy product. 

Sealer & Maintenance: Proper protection and maintenance of a coating or new concrete surface will extend the life of your flooring. Black Bear applies the appropriate sealant to help you maintain the flooring for years to come.

Compliance: With so many of our clients required to adhere to state and federal regulations, Black Bear has extensive experience engineering floors that are safe and compliant. Our experts work closely with OSHA, FDA, USDA, EPA, local agencies and with each client to ensure that flooring meets and often exceeds necessary standards.

Industry Experts

Black Bear is different. In an industry filled with vendors who say they do it all, Black Bear has seized the opportunity to set ourselves apart from competition by specializing in what we do best - and the results show.  We are unique in that we don’t install flooring, we value engineer longer-lasting solutions for our clients through a start-to-finish approach that results in a more durable, easily maintained, and cost-effective flooring system.

Black Bear is trusted by more businesses than any other coatings and concrete provider in the Northeast. We partner with general contractors and are hired directly by well-known brands and municipalities. Some of the clients that Black Bear has completed work for includes: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Aubuchon Hardware, Cummins Tower, Babson College, Baxalta, Vitasoy USA, U.S. Coast Guard, Marriott, and Harley Davidson.

Learn more about Black Bear’s individualized approach and cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial spaces. Visit our website at www.blackbearconcrete.com to find out how we can engineer a better product for your company.

Justin Tousignant is president and owner of Black Bear Coatings & Concrete, Fitchburg, Mass.