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Flooring Options for High Traffic Areas
Presented by:Jayson L. Helsel, P.E.
KTA-Tator, Inc.
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Flooring Options Overview
• Moisture assessment• Surface preparation• Coating options• Slip resistance
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Learning Objectives• Completion of this webinar will enable the
participant to: Describe two typical moisture tests for concrete floors and what the common acceptance criteria are for each List typical surface preparation methods used for concrete floors prior to coating application Identify at least three common options for coating concrete floors subjected to foot traffic Understand general slip resistance requirements and list the common minimum value necessary for coefficient of friction
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Moisture Assessment
• Plastic sheet method: ASTM D4263• Calcium chloride test: ASTM F1869• In-Situ Relative Humidity: ASTM
F2170• Moisture meters: F2659 & F710
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Moisture Assessment
• Plastic sheet method (ASTM D4263)Square sheet of clear
plastic film taped to the slab surface
Remains for 16-24 hours
Look for moisture development
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Moisture Assessment• Calcium chloride test
(ASTM F1869)Determines vapor emission
rate in pounds/1000 sq ft/24 hrs
Known mass of anhydrous calcium chloride placed under sealed dome
Remains 60-72 hoursWeight increase
determines amount moisture
Typical limit = 3 lbs/1000 sq ft/24 hrs
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Calcium Chloride Test
• Quantifies volume of water emitting from a 1000 square foot slab per 24 hours
1. Plan the test2. Prepare the test site (CSP 1-2)3. Weight cartridges; record weights4. Open cartridges5. Place cartridges, domes and seal domes6. Start testing7. End test; reweigh and calculate results
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Calcium Chloride Test
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Calcium Chloride Test
1. Record start and stop dates and times
2. Record pre- and post-test weights. Calculate weight gain
3. Multiply weight gain by constant (118.932), then divide by elapsed time of test
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Moisture Assessment• In-situ Relative humidity
in slabs (ASTM F2170)Holes drilled to 40% (one
side) or 20% (two-sided) of slab thickness
Plastic inserts or probes inserted and sealed
Measure after 72 hours75% is typical maximum
(ASTM F710)Coating manufacturer
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Moisture Assessment
• Moisture meters Intended for floors/slabs
(and walls) Operatesby measuring the
electrical resistance or conductivity between the tips of two insulated pins at the surface or subsurface using concrete nails
Resistance converted to a relative moisture content
Testing destructive when holes must be drilled
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Moisture Assessment
• Moisture metersSome types non-
destructive, use electrical impedance measurement
Contacts rest on concrete surface
May also report humidityMostly used prior to
flooring application
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Surface Preparation• Perform thorough assessment• Need sound surface• pH measurement• Specify appropriate patching
materials– Cementitious products – epoxy,
urethane– 100% acrylic products
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Surface Preparation• Surface cleaning to remove grease,
oil, contaminants, etc.– SSPC-SP 1– ASTM D4258– Air, water cleaning, scrubbing, sweeping
or vacuuming may be acceptable
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Surface Preparation• Blast cleaning
– Lower pressures– SSPC-SP 13– ASTM D4259
• Variations– Centrifugal wheel
blast unit, e.g. Blastrac
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Surface Preparation• International Concrete Repair
Institute (ICRI)– Technical Guideline No. 310.2-1997
(formerly No. 03732), “Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, and Polymers Overlays”• Defines levels of preparation based on
surface profile roughness• Includes surface replica comparison panels
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ICRI 310.2• “Concrete Surface Profile,” CSP 1 -
CSP 10– CSP 3 to 5 typically specified for floor
coatings
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ICRI 310.2• CSP 3 – Light shotblast
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ICRI 310.2• CSP 5 – Medium shotblast
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ICRI 310.2• CSP 6 – Medium scarification
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Surface Preparation• Hand/power tools
– ASTM D4259– Smaller areas– E.g. rotopeen
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Surface Preparation• Acid etching
– ASTM D4260– Surface must be free of:
• Sealers, coatings, grease, oil, etc.
– Typical acids• Hydrochloric, sulfuric, phosphoric, citric
– Thorough removal of spent acid
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Surface Preparation Inspection
• Uniform and clean surface• Sound concrete• Surface pH• Moisture content
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Coating Options• Polished concrete• Epoxy• Methyl methacrylate acrylic (MMA)• Polyurea/polyaspartic• Polyurethane• Moisture cured polyurethane• Cementitious urethane
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Polished Concrete• Densifier to increase surface density
and abrasion resistance – Penetrating alkyl silicate/siliconate
product
• Micro film forming surface treatment (sealer) optional
• Polishing/honing of floor• Color may be added• Regular cleaning required
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Polished Concrete• Limited chemical resistance• Typical applications
– Big box stores– Grocery stores– Mall stores– Office lobbies
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Polished Concrete
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Epoxy Coatings• Variety of epoxy chemistries
– Polyamide, polyamine, novolac– Typically 100%/high solids
• Typical system– Epoxy primer– Epoxy base coat(s)
• Aggregate broadcast typical• Decorative broadcast possible
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Epoxy Coatings• Product example
– Surface preparation: Mechanical profile (blasting) equal to 30-50 grit sandpaper
– Application by trowel/squeegee & back roll
– Primer: Epoxy at 4-8 mils DFT– Basecoat: Epoxy at 60-75 mils– Broadcast coat: Epoxy at 60-75 mils– Topcoat: Epoxy at 8-12 mils
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Epoxy Coatings• Product example (self leveling)
– Surface preparation: Mechanical profile (blasting) equal to 30-50 grit sandpaper
– Application by trowel/squeegee & back roll
– Primer: Epoxy at 4-8 mils DFT– Topping: Epoxy, pour/spread to 250 mils– Topcoat: Epoxy at 4-8 mils
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Epoxy Coatings• Product example (thinner film)
– Surface preparation: Mechanical profile (blasting) equal to 50-80 grit sandpaper
– Application by trowel/squeegee & back roll
– Primer: Epoxy at 5-8 mils DFT– Topcoat: Epoxy at 8-16 mils DFT
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Epoxy Coatings
• Typical applications:– Commercial kitchens– Restaurants– Grocery/food preparation– Restrooms– Office/apartment lobbies
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Epoxy Coatings
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MMA Coatings• Methyl methacrylate acrylic chemistry• Typical system (125 mils total DFT)
– Moisture: 85% Max RH– Surface preparation: ICRI 310.2 CSP 5– Roller application– MMA primer– MMA basecoat with quartz broadcast– MMA topcoat (2 coats)
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MMA Coatings• Typical applications
– Commercial kitchens– Grocery stores– Laboratories– Animal holding– Manufacturing/processing
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MMA Coatings
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Polyurea/Polyaspartic Coatings
• 100% solids aliphatic polyurea/ polyaspartic
• Product example– Surface preparation: Mechanical abrasion– Application by trowel/squeegee– Primer: Epoxy at 2-3 mils DFT– Basecoat: Polyurea at 8-12 mils DFT
• Vinyl chip broadcast option
– Topcoat: Polyurea clearcoat at 8-12 mils DFT
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Polyurea/polyaspartic Coatings
• Typical applications:– Commercial kitchens– Restaurants– Grocery stores– Restrooms
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Polyurethane Coatings• High solids aliphatic polyurethane• Product example
– Surface preparation: Mechanical abrasion/acid etch
– Application by roller– Primer: Epoxy at 2-3 mils DFT– Basecoat(s): Polyurethane at 2-4 mils
DFT, multiple coats typical
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Moisture Cured Polyurethane Coatings
• Single component aliphatic MCU• Product example
– Surface preparation: Mechanical abrasion/acid etch
– Application by roller– Primer: MCU or Epoxy at 2-3 mils DFT– Basecoat(s): MCU at 2-4 mils DFT,
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Polyurethane/MCU Coatings
• Typical applications:– Showrooms– Cafeterias– Laboratories
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Cementitious Urethane
• 100% solids aromatic cementitious urethane– May have broadcast aggregate
• High abrasion resistance• High chemical resistance
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Cementitious Urethane
• Product example– Moisture: 20 lb Max CaCl2 or 99% Max
RH– Surface preparation: ICRI 310.2 CSP 4-5– Application: Trowel applied at 250 mils– Optional topcoat, with or without
aggregate broadcast
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Cementitious Urethane
• Typical applications– Commercial kitchens– Processing areas– Pharmaceutical– Wet areas– Exterior
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Cementitious Urethane
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Slip Resistance
• Utilize flooring material that has acceptable slip resistance under foreseeable conditions
• Applicable regulations for required Coefficient of Friction (COF) are not always clear
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Slip Resistance
• Typical recommendations include:– 0.5 COF by ADA and OSHA– 0.6 COF recommended for accessible
routes– 0.8 COF recommended for ramps
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Slip Resistance• Many test methods and
corresponding equipment for measuring slip
• Testing equipment– Drag sled machines– Articulated strut machines– British pendulum– Others
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Slip Resistance• Test methods (partial list)
– ASTM F1677, Portable Inclineable Articulated Strut Slip Tester
– ASTM F1679, Variable Incidence Tribometer– ASTM C1028M, Static Coefficient of Friction
of Ceramic Tile and Other Like Surfaces– NFSI B1010.1-2009, Test method for
Measuring Wet SCOF of Common Hard Surface Floor Materials
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Summary
• Moisture assessment• Surface preparation & inspection• Coating options• Slip resistance
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