Scope of Work

Furnish all labor, tools, equipment, and materials to install epoxy double broadcast quartz based
flooring system in existing areas. Prepare existing floors for the installation of the new flooring system in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Install the new flooring system in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommended installation process and the specifications below. Clean all work
areas and remove all trash, debris, etc. from premises

Work methodology for epoxy finish

 Epoxies are polymer materials.

 Found in liquid form but are converted into solid polymer by chemical reaction
 It is mechanically strong, chemically resistant to degradation of chemical elements, and highly
adhesive.
 Epoxy system is based on a combination of resin hardeners.
 When mixed together, the resin and hardener chemically react to form a rigid plastic material.
 The final material is strong, durable, and resistant and bonds extremely well to most base layers.
 Epoxy floors are strong that they’re often used in heavy traffic areas such as industrial
environments, hospitals or sports facilities.

Features of Epoxy Flooring

 It has got excellent electrical properties

 Excellent adhesion with concrete
 These epoxy flooring can be applied even when it is raining or in high humid climate
 It resists chemical, acid alkalis and solvents. They can also be heated, water resistant
and is good resistant to chemical spills.
 It makes concrete extremely durable

Self- leveling epoxy floors

 Its is applied over new, old, cracked or damaged concrete floors creates a smooth, seamless
durable and low maintenance flooring surface ,it is available in a variety of colors used to make
decorative design
Steps in Appling epoxy flooring

Prepare your floor

 Frist step involves a thorough cleaning of floor space

 It must be free from dirt and dust
 Need to check for moisture is a must
  We must not apply epoxy only on wet space

Priming of surface

 All substrates going to receive voat must be primed with primer.

 Number of primer coats depends upon the condition and porosity of substrate.
 All surface should be dust free

Mixing

 Mix both base and hardener compounds separately large container.

 Mix them well in big bucked using a mixing paddle
 Then pour them in large rolling tray

Application

 Applying epoxy on floor is the main step

 Pour the mixture using the roller
 It may require only one person to do it in relatively smaller area.
 But in case of larger areas, need 2 or more applicants
 Its is done by section
 Allow the first coat to dry for minimum of 12 hours.
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Surface preparation
Epoxy Floor finished
GENERAL ! Surface preparation is the most critical aspect of resinous flooring applications. Thorough
preparation maximizes adhesion and long-term integrity of the floor system.

NEW CONCRETE !

 New concrete should have an effective moisture vapor barrier.

 Concrete must cure for 28 days prior to the application of coatings.
 Curing compounds should not be used on new concrete pours where a resinous coating system
is to be used.
 New concrete should be prepared by shot-blasting or careful acid etching to provide a 5.0-10.0
mil surface profile.

OLD CONCRETE & PREVIOUSLY COATED CONCRETE

  Old slabs must be structurally sound and free of contaminants such as dirt, grease, oil, mastics
and unsound coatings.
 Grease must be removed from the floor surface and subsurface.
 Mastics from carpet and floor tile must be thoroughly removed.
 Old coatings, except for well-adhered epoxy coatings, must be removed by mechanical grinding
or sanding.
 After removal of the above listed contaminants, concrete must be shot-blasted or acid-etched
to provide a 5.0- 10.0 mil surface profile.

MOISTURE VAPOR EMISSIONS TESTING

 All interior concrete floors are subject to possible moisture vapor drive, which may cause
coating failure. Prior to application of coatings, calcium chloride testing should be done
according to the procedures of ASTM Standard Practice E 1907-97. Test kits are available
from Excellent Coatings International epoxy floor coating tolerances do not exceed 3.0 lbs.
per 1,000 square feet per 24 hours.

FILLING INTERIOR HOLES, CRACKS AND JOINTS

 As part of the initial surface preparation for thin film epoxy or polyurethane coatings,
cracks and holes should be filled using an epoxy crack repair material or similar type epoxy
approved by Excellent Coatings International may be used.
 Cracks must be routed out, primed and then filled with epoxy crack repair material.
 Expansion joints are to be honored. For expansion joints, if caulking is required it is
appropriate to use an elastomeric polyurethane caulk. Confirm that the expansion joint
caulk material is compatible with the Excellent Coatings International floor coating
products you are using. Caulking shall be carefully installed after the epoxy coatings have
been applied.
SURFACE PREPARATION METHODS
Acid Etching
 If using conventional liquid acids, the area to be treated and surrounding areas that may be
damaged by contact with acid solution must be thoroughly pre-wet with water. Keep
substrate surface and surrounding areas wet during the etching process. Never allow the
acid solution to dry on the surface.
 The acid solution is carefully poured onto the pre-wet surface. Be careful not to splash the
solution onto adjacent areas and note that acid solution will damage aluminum and
painted metal surfaces. Do not get acid solution on concrete areas that are not to be
coated.
 After acid solution is applied, scrub the floor using a floor machine and broom (in the hard-
to-get areas). Scrub in both directions, left to right and then up and down.
 If using Excel-Coat Surface Prep gel apply liberally and let dwell for 15-30 minutes agitate
with brush, check for desired etch and reapply as necessary (see Application Guide).
 Thoroughly rinse area with clean water. Test pH to ensure a neutral pH balance. If
necessary, neutralize the surface using a baking soda/water solution.
 Surface must be thoroughly dry before coatings are applied. This may take several days,
depending on the humidity and temperature.
 Confirm with local water and wastewater management agencies that you are able to use
this method of surface preparation in the area where work is to be done. It may not be
allowed or they may require that you neutralize effluence before it hits the drainage
system. You may be required to contain and dispose of effluence elsewhere. Fines may be
issued if local regulations are not abided. Shot-Blasting

Shot-blasting

 is a preferred method of preparation when time is an issue. Shot-blasting shall be done

to achieve a 5.0-10.0 mil surface profile. A steel shot-blasted floor may be primed once
all the steel shot has been picked up and the floor is swept and blown clean of residual
dust.

PROTECTION

 Safety glasses, appropriate footwear and respirators should be worn at all times by the
mechanics doing the work.
 Pilot lights and electrical switches in an enclosed area must be turned OFF before and
during the application of solvent-based coatings. The area being coated should have
good ventilation to help remove solvents from air. Once fumes from coatings have
completely dissipated, pilot light flame(s) may be re-ignited.