ConcreteGuard™
QUARTZ FLOORING SYSTEM
Specification

PART 1   GENERAL

1.01        SECTION INCLUDES

                A.    Provide labor and materials for a seamless, decorative, slip resistant, epoxy & quartz flooring system, including surface preparation, primers, and finish coats.

1.02        RELATED SECTIONS

                A.    Concrete - Division 3

                B.    Thermal & Moisture Protection - Division 7

1.03        ACCEPTABLE INSTALLERS

                A.    ARCOR Epoxy Inc.  1-800-878-9593

                B.    Manufacturer approved Installer, who has technical qualifications, currently certified in writing, and facilities to install specified systems.

1.04        DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

                A.    Deliver material to job site in clean, clearly labeled containers and inspect prior to start of job.

                B.    Store material in a dry, enclosed area protected from the elements. Keep temperature of storage area between 65^o and 90^o F.

1.05        ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

                A.    Cure new concrete no less than 28 days under good conditions.

                B.    Verify that substrate is properly equipped with vapor barriers and perimeter drains.

                C.    Verify supply of adequate utilities, including electric, water, heat (between 65^o and 90^o F.) and lighting of no less than 80 ft candles measured at floor surface.

                D.    Free work area of other trades during, and for a period of 24 hours, after floor installation.

                E.     Protect finished floor from damage by subsequent trades.

1.06        WARRANTY

A.      Provide a two (2) year warranty against defects in material and workmanship upon completion of installation.

PART 2   PRODUCTS

2.01        PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A.      1/8”  ConcreteGuardTM  two-component, seamless, decorative, slip resistant, epoxy & quartz flooring system as manufactured by ARCOR Epoxy Inc.. 1-800-878-9593.

B.       Primer Coat with EE-80;

C.       Wet Coat with EE-75;

D.      Top Coat with EE-75;

E.       Color Quartz from 3M Corporation

2.02     PHYSICAL PROPERTIE

2.03        PRODUCT MIXING

A.      Consult Product MSDS prior to use.

B.       Mix on site in pre-measured kits as supplied by ARCORâ. Mix as per Application Procedure provided with Product Data Sheet to ensure a timely, accurate mix ratio and minimize waste.

C.       Use drill with mix attachement for most complete mix. Hand mixing should not be attempted for Kit sizes larger than 1-Gallon.

PART 3   Application

3.01        SURFACE PREPARATION

A.      Sweep entire area thoroughly;

B.       Degrease and/or neutralize areas as needed;

C.       Thoroughly route all moving cracks and joints;

D.      Create a surface profile with a steel shot blast machine and dust-free diamond grinders for edges;

E.       Sweep and vacuum profiled area until completely clean. Verify that profiled surface is dry and free of all oil, grease, detergent film, sealers and/or curing compounds. Degrease and/or decontaminate areas as need.  Thoroughly wipe freshly cleaned areas with Acetone;

3.02            CRACK & DRAIN REPAIR

A.      Adhere strictly to manufacturer's current written instructions. Refer to Product Data Sheet & Product Manufacturer Safety Data Sheet before using materials;

B.       Fill moving cracks and joints with ARCTHANETM;

C.       Fill holes, static cracks and other damaged areas with EE-95;

D.      "Key in" all drains, edges and transition points with EE-95;

E.       Allow filled areas to cure a minimum of 2 hours @ 75°F;

F.       Optional;  Install a 4" integral cove base at perimeter walls.

3.03            FLOOR APPLICATION

A.      Apply prime coat of EE-80 @ 1-3 mils by 1/4” nap roller. Allow to cure a minimum of 4 hours @ 75°F or until tack-free.

B.       Apply wet coat of EE-75 @15 mils with notched squeegee.

C.       Broadcast Color Quartz aggregate to excess (i.e. until all wet spots disappear, typically 1# of quartz per square foot).  Allow curing a minimum of 8 hours @ 75°F.

D.      Sweep up excess aggregate with clean, sturdy bristle floor broom.