CIM Shorts and Videos

Moisture Testing Before Waterproofing Concrete Application

Evaluating concrete moisture before applying coatings is critical to ensuring proper adhesion and extending the coating's service life. Even when concrete appears dry, residual moisture may cause significant problems, such as blistering, peeling, delamination, discoloration, and mold growth.

Protecting the Historic Meridian Hill Park Fountains with CIM Color Shield Topcoat.

The historic fountains at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C., are an iconic part of the city’s landscape. To help protect and preserve these unique water features, CIM Industries’ Color Shield Topcoat was selected to provide durable, long-lasting protection in a highly exposed environment.

How to test if a CIM application is ready for a 2nd coat.

Coatings are an essential part of many industries, and the quality of coatings can directly impact the performance of the final product. In the case of waterproofing coatings, the recoat window, also known as the window of opportunity, is a crucial factor that determines the success of the project.

Step by Step to Spray CIM Waterproofing to Concrete Surfaces

Projects with an abundance of vertical walls, overhead surfaces, and minimal risk for overspray are best suited for utilizing spray equipment. This video will show you step by step the entire process from preparation to finalization.

How to Improve CIM Coating Adhesion to Non-porous Substrates Using VOC CIM Bonding Agent

CIM VOC Compliant Bonding Agent improves the adhesion of CIM high performance coatings and linings to a variety of surfaces.

How to Calculate Dew point & Relative Humidity when Applying a Coating

This video talks about how to measure dew point and relative humidity for your next application. When you are applying a coating you need to make sure the surface is clean and dry. When we say "dry" we refer to no condensation on the surface.

How to Prepare a CIM Waterproofing Membranes That Have Past the Recoat Window

Re-coating After the Recoat Window If second or multiple coats cannot be applied within the recoat window, the previous coat must be abraded. Abrading shall be performed by surface grinder or other mechanical means.

How to measure CIM Industries membrane coating thickness

This video will demonstrate how to measure the coating thickness of a CIM Industries liquid membrane application using a wet gauge.

How to Mix CIM One Gallon Kit

It is critical that the appropriate amount of CIM Activator be mixed with the right amount of CIM Premix. Therefore, each CIM product comes packaged with pre-measured quantities of Activator and Premix.

CIM 500 Durable Waterproofing Membrane

CIM 500 is a tough, durable membrane specifically formulated to meet waterproofing demands in a buried and non-UV exposed application.

How to Mix a CIM 5 Gallon Pail with Jig & Timer

Proper mixing is a crucial step in providing a successful waterproofing application. Improper premix and activator ratios, inadequate mixing time and introducing air into the mix all lead to poor performance over time.

How to properly set up the CIM 1000 Trowel Grade cartridge

This video will show you how to properly set up a CIM 1000 cartridge and be ready for application. CIM 1000 Trowel Grade Cartridges are ideal for small applications such as penetrations, joints, cracks and many other small repairs.

How to select the right CIM activator and premix

CIM coatings have two components CIM Premix and CIM Activator.

How to waterproof under the tile with CIM Industries products

This video will show you step by step how to waterproof your tiles for a long lasting application.

CIM Factory Applicator Training Video Promo

This one-day contractor training program provides information necessary to properly select, recommend and install CIM high-performance coatings and linings.

How to Apply CIM Products to Waterproof a Flashing System

Waterproofing membranes, waterproofing coatings, and waterproof linings are terms that can be applied to a wide range of products.

How to enhance a CIM Industries coating performance using aggregates

This video demonstration will help you to apply an aggregate for a CIM Coating. You will learn how to apply the material when applying to a concrete or in this case a plywood substrate.

CIM 800 Squeegee Application

CIM 800 is a tough weather durable, waterproofing coating specifically formulated to meet the demands of waterproofing above or below grade.

CIM industries: How to impart a profile in a concrete substrate

This video demonstrates how to use a hand tool in order to provide a profiling in the concrete substrate that will be needed as part of a coating application such as CIM industries.

CIM Industries - How To Use a Type A Durometer Hardness

There are several methods for testing the hardness of a coating. One common test method used in both field and lab settings is ASTM D2240 – Durometer Hardness.

Crack Bridging CIM 1000 Product Demonstration

Here we demonstrate how our CIM high performing coating CIM 1000 products can help with your concrete waterproofing.

CIM Product Application Demonstration

Another CIM product demonstration. Learn how to apply high-performance coatings.

CIM Industries Primer Application Demonstration

Learn how to apply high-performance coating primer. Here is a demonstration how we apply our product.

CIM Industries 1000 roller application UTD cooling tower

CIM Industries 1000 roller application demonstration. Learn how to apply cooling tower coatings.

Applying CIM Products Blackpoint WWTP Miami

How to apply CIM products for high-performance coatings.