AIA Approved 4-10

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Resinous Floor and Wall Technology : 

Resinous Floor and Wall Technology AIA CES PROGRAM 1: HSW, SD. Presented by: Architectural Consultant

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87+ Years Experience Manufacture and Install Turn Key Applications Single Source Responsibility Construction Management Global Enterprise Operations in 43 Countries 300 Project Engineers 200 Specially Trained Installation Teams Over 5 Million Square Feet/month 95% Repeat Customers Who We Are

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is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members available on request. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

Learning Objectives : 

Learning Objectives Current Floor Finishes/Cost Sustainability Design – LEED Why Resinous Flooring Substrate Preparation Critical Construction Details Resinous Flooring Products / Application How to Ensure a Successful Installation Discussion

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What Do You Currently Specify? Area Kitchen Surgical Suite Lobby Hallway Mechanical Room Corridors/Production Bath/Locker room Products VCT Carpet Terrazzo Sheet Vinyl Tile Sealed Concrete Resinous Flooring

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Commercial FlooringLife Cycle Cost – 10,000 sq.ft.

Resinous Flooring LEED/Sustainability : 

Resinous Flooring LEED/Sustainability Building Reuse – MR Credit 1.1 The use of a restoring floor system can allow for the reuse of a building with severely deteriorated concrete. Construction Waste Management – MR Credit 2.1 Packaging Can Reduce construction waste up to 80% compared to competitive products Recycled Content - MR Credit 4.1 Many flooring systems can incorporate recycled glass as a decorative and functional part of the system Low Emitting Materials - EQ Credit 4.2 95% of products meet and exceed VOC requirements for Flooring Rapidly Renewable Materials – MR Credit 6 Rapidly renewable resins are utilized in cementitous urethane systems

What is Resinous Flooring? : 

What is Resinous Flooring? Cast in Place Polymeric Material Protect Restore Enhance Decorate Typical Materials Epoxy Polyurethane Acrylic (MMA)

Why Use Resinous Flooring : 

Why Use Resinous Flooring Cleanability/Maintenance Monolithic/Seamless/Solid Cove Base No Striping or Waxing or Buffing Necessary Chemical Resistant Cleaning Chemicals Sterilization/Disinfection Chemicals Durable High Physical Properties 7 - 10,000 PSI Compressive Strength Resists Rolling Loads Heavy Equipment Supply Carts Design and Aesthetics Terrazzo Alternative Low Life Cycle Costs

Resin Options : 

Resin Options

Concrete Preparation : 

Concrete Preparation Preparation By Mechanical Means Only Abrasive Shot Blast Diamond Grinders Scarify

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Before After

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A JOB SITE DON’T A JOB SITE DO

Engineering Details Terminations : 

Engineering Details Terminations ½ in. (1.25 cm) 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm)

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Joint Treatment

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Expansion and Isolation

Osmotic Pressure / Moisture : 

Osmotic Pressure / Moisture Coatings – 1-2 lbs. per 1000 SF per 24 hr. VCT / Sheet Vinyl – 3 lbs. Broadcast Systems – 3 lbs. Mortar Systems – 3-7 lbs. Osmotic Resistant Grout – 15+ lbs

Osmotic Pressure Mitigation : 

Osmotic Pressure Mitigation Application Can reduce 15+ lbs. to less than 3 lbs. 1/8” Thickness Can be utilized as floor patch. Compatible under multiple flooring products.

Resinous Flooring Product Configurations : 

Resinous Flooring Product Configurations Coatings Thin Film High Build Elastomeric Troweled Mortar Traditional Mortar Broadcast Systems Quartz Aggregate Acrylic Flake Terrazzo Alternatives Quartz Mortar Seamless Poured Resilient Resilient, Sound-absorbing

Coatings General Characteristics : 

Coatings General Characteristics Vary in Thickness (8 – 30 mils) Low Initial Cost Good for Sealing Concrete Poor Chemical Resistance Poor Concrete RehabProperties No Impact Resistance Low Abrasion Resistance

Elastomeric Membrane : 

Elastomeric Membrane Waterproofing Elastomeric urethane with slip resistant epoxy topcoat Low Initial costs Applications Above grade areas Mechanical Rooms Mezzanines Restrooms/Showers Kitchens

Trowel Mortar General Characteristics : 

Trowel Mortar General Characteristics Thickness Range (3/16” – 3/8”) Higher Initial Investment Most Durable Excellent Chemical Resistance Excellent Impact Resistance Excellent Abrasion Resistance Excellent Adhesion Variable Slip Resistance Low Maintenance Low Life Cycle Cost

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Manufacturing Biomedical Research High Traffic Aisleways Food Processing

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Low VOC, Rapidly Renewable Agro-Based Materials Formulations with post-consumer recycled glass

Mortar Base – Renovation Properties : 

Mortar Base – Renovation Properties

Application : 

Application

Quartz BroadcastGeneral Characteristics : 

Quartz BroadcastGeneral Characteristics Thickness Range (1/16” – 3/16”) Colored Quartz Silica Set in Resin Matrix Moderate Initial Cost Liquid Rich – Resin follows the substrate Slip Resistant Durability Low Impact Resistance Excellent Abrasion Resistance Good Chemical Resistance

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Restrooms Locker Rooms Correctional/Institutional Light Manufacturing

Application Broadcasting : 

Application Broadcasting Broadcast method to refusal Do not allow reclaiming broadcast for reuse

Vinyl Flake BroadcastGeneral Characteristics : 

Vinyl Flake BroadcastGeneral Characteristics Thickness Range (1/16” – 3/16”) Vinyl Chips Set in Resin Matrix Moderate Initial Cost Liquid Rich – Resin follows the substrate Durability Low Impact Resistance Excellent Abrasion Resistance Good Chemical Resistance

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Cafeterias Corridors Coves - protects between wall and floor Sterilization Areas

Application Broadcasting : 

Application Broadcasting Broadcast method to refusal. Do not allow reclaiming broadcast for reuse.

Quartz Troweled Mortar General Characteristics : 

Quartz Troweled Mortar General Characteristics Thickness Range (3/16” – 1/4”) More Economical Than Terrazzo Decorative Create Patterns Separated with strips Extensive Color Palette Quartz can be Custom Colored Can use Recycled Glass Excellent Stain Resistance Low Maintenance

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Laboratory / Classrooms Welcome Centers Atriums Entryways

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Operating Suites Procedure Rooms Morgues

Resilient, Terrazzo-like General Characteristics : 

Resilient, Terrazzo-like General Characteristics Thickness Range (3/16”) Rubber Chips set in Urethane Matrix Decorative Patterns Available – Separated with Terrazzo strip. Extensive Color Palette Acoustical Properties Sound Absorption Ergonomic Excellent Stain Resistance Low Maintenance

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Libraries Schools Cafeterias Aquariums & Museums

Installation Steps : 

Installation Steps

High Performance Wall Systems : 

High Performance Wall Systems Multiple Configurations Coatings High Build Wall Systems Vinyl Flake Systems Mortar Based Systems

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Protective Wall Systems High Build Wall Systems Vinyl Flake Systems Mortar Systems

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Pharmaceutical Research Lab Corridors Biomedical Facilities

Specify for Installation Success : 

Specify for Installation Success Experience Warranty Qualifications Preparation Engineering Details On-site Technical Support Recommendations Installation Methods and Execution

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How Do You Evaluate a Project? What separates a good installation from a poor installation ? 1. Communication 2. Surface Preparation 3. Product Selection 4. The Crew

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Questions? Thank you. This concludes the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System Program.

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