SILIKAL® 61 CQ

Decorative Quartz Flooring

Division 09 67 26 - Quartz Flooring

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Work Included

A. Work described in this section includes surface preparation and installation of Silikal reactive resin industrial floor system.
Silikal 61 CQ is a fast curing, 100% reactive, decorative quartz flooring system, free of isocyanates.
B. See drawings for locations and quantities.

1.02 Related Work - Specified elsewhere

A. Cast-in-place concrete (Section 03300)
1. See Paragraph 1.08 - Requirements for New Concrete.
B. Painting (Section 09900)

1.03 System Description

A. The Silikal 61 CQ is a 4-6mm (3/16”-1/4”) thick troweled surfacing composite of Silikal 100% reactive binder resin and
Silikal colored quartz aggregate with specified Silikal primer and topcoat.
B. The Silikal coating system shall cure completely and be available to normal operations in no more than 90 minutes at
Temperatures as low as 0 °C. after application of the final coat.
C. The finished Silikal floor coating system shall be uniform in color combinations, texture, and appearance. All edges that
terminate at walls, floor discontinuities, and other embedded items shall be sharp, uniform, and
cosmetically acceptable with no thick or ragged edges. The Contractor shall work out an acceptable masking technique to
ensure the acceptable finish of all edges.
D. See Paragraph 3.04 and/or 3.07 for number and thicknesses of each coat/layer in each system.
E. All resins must be manufactured and tested under an ISO 9001 registered quality system and ISO 14001 ecology
management system.

1.04 Quality Assurance

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:
1. Acceptable manufacturer: Silikal GmbH, Germany.
B. Applicator Qualifications:
1. Pre-qualification requirements: Only approved applicators, licensed by Silikal shall be considered for qualification. In no case
will Silikal permit the application of any of its materials by untrained, non-approved Contractor or personnel.
2. Each approved applicator shall have been qualified by the Manufacturer as knowledgeable in all phases of
surface preparation.
3. Each approved applicator must have three (3) years experience of installing resinous flooring systems and submit a list of five
projects/references as a prequalification requirement. At least one of the five projects/ references must be of equal size, quan-
tity, and magnitude to this project as a prequalification requirement. Owner has the option to personally inspect the projects/ref-
erences to accept or reject any of the Contractors prior to bid time as a prequalification requirement.
C. Subcontractor Qualifications:
1. The only approved and specified subcontractors for this resurfacing work shall be for shot-blast cleaning of the
concrete substrate.
D. Acceptance Sample:
1. Representative sample of the specified flooring system shall be submitted to the Owner prior to the bidding phase of the
project. All bidders shall inspect the “acceptance sample” before submitting their bids.
2. The installed flooring system shall be similar to the acceptance sample in thicknesses of respective filmlayers, color,
texture, overall appearance and finish.

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E. Bond Testing:
1. Surface preparation efforts shall be evaluated by conducting Bond Tests at the site prior to application of the
flooring system(s).
2. See paragraph 3.03 - B or consult with Material Manufacturer for specific procedure.
F. Pre-Job Meeting
1. Owner requires a Pre-Job Meeting with representatives of Owner, Contractor/Applicator, and Material
Manufacturer in attendance. The agenda shall include a review and clarification of this specification,
application procedures, quality control, inspection and acceptance criteria, and production schedules.
Applicator is not authorized to proceed until this meeting is held or waived by Owner.

1.05 Reference Standards

A. ACI 308 - Standard Practice for Curing Concrete
B. ACI 302.1R-80 - Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
C. HACCP International Food Safety Certification System. Certified as food safe and suitable for food facilities that
operate a HACCP based Food Safety Program. Food Zone Classification: SSZ.
D. SCAQMD Rule 1113 less than 100 grams per liter VOC. ASTM D 2369-07 actual VOC less than 15 grams per liter.
E. ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 14001: 2005 certified.

1.06 Submittals
A. Acceptance Sample: As required by owner, one foot square (1 ft. by 1 ft.) sample of the specified acrylic flooring system
applied to hardboard or similar backing for rigidity and ease of handling.
B. Manufacturer’s Literature: Descriptive data and specific recommendations for surface preparation, mixing, and
application of materials.
C. Manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each respective product to be used.
D. Cleaning and Maintenance

1.07 Delivery, Storage, And Handling

A. All material shall be delivered in original Manufacturer’s sealed containers with all pertinent labels intact and legible.
B. Store materials in dry protected area between 25° and 80° Fahrenheit. Keep out of direct sunlight. Protect from open
flame; keep all containers grounded.
C. Follow all Manufacturer’s specific label instructions and prudent safety practices for storage and handling.

1.08 Project/Site Conditions

A. Material, air, and surface temperatures shall be in the range of 32° to 85° Fahrenheit during application and cure,
unless a special formulation is being used and Manufacturer has been consulted.
B. Relative humidity in the specific location of the application shall be less than 85 percent and the surface temperature
shall be at least 5 degrees above the dew point.
C. Conditions required of new concrete to be coated.
1. Concrete shall be moisture cured for a minimum of 7 days at 70° F. The concrete must be fully cured
for a minimum of 28 days prior to application of the coating system pending moisture testing.
2. Surface contaminants such as curing agents, membranes, or other bond breakers should not be used.
3. Concrete shall have a “rubbed” finish; float or darby finish the concrete (a hard steel trowel is neither necessary nor
desirable).
4. Drains should be set to the concrete grade rather than raised to the finished grade of the topping.

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D. Concrete shall have a moisture emission rate of no more than 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. per 24 hour period as determined
by proper Calcium Chloride Testing. Concrete R/H must be 85% or less as measured by protimeter. Readings greater
than 5 by the Calcium Chloride method or 85% by protimeter, may require a preliminary treatment with Silikal RE42.
E. Foodstuffs are the responsibility of the Owner and shall have been removed from the area of application by the Owner or
his representatives.
F. Vapor barriers and/or suitable means shall have been installed beneath grade slabs to prevent vapor transmission.
Consult technical dept.
G. Lighting: Provide permanent lighting or, if permanent lighting is not in place, owner shall simulate permanent lighting
conditions during flooring application.

1.09 Warranty
A. Silikal warrants that materials shipped to buyers are at the time of shipment substantially free from material defects and
will perform substantially according to Silikal published literature if used strictly in accordance with Silikal’s prescribed proce-
dures and prior to expiration date.
B. Silikal’s liability with respect to this warranty is strictly limited to the value of the material purchased.
C. Silikal has no responsibility for the application and processing of products and is under no circumstances liable to any
third party whatsoever.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Top Coat- R71

2.01 Acceptable Manufacturers
A. Silikal GmbH, Germany Coating- R61 CQ

Priming- RU380
2.02 Materials
A. Silikal 61 CQ Decorative Quartz Flooring
1. Moisture Vapor Treatment (if required): Moisture Vapor
Silikal RE42 Treatment- RE42
2. Saturating Primer/Silikal Coat: Silikal
RU380
3. Patching/Sloping (if required)
Silikal R17 Polymer Concrete
4. Coving (if required):
Silikal HK31 with Silikal filler CQ Patch Repair With- R17
5. Topping:
Silikal R61 Quartz, consisting of Silikal R61 resin and Silikal Filler *This diagram should be used only as a visual aid.
6. Topcoat(s):
Silikal R71 Colorless Silikal Topcoat Resin.
7. Silikal CQ for broadcasting: Color/s to be chosen by owner.
8. Aluminium Oxide (if required)

2.02.01 Product Performance Criteria

A. Silikal RE42
1. Percentage Reactive Resin ......................................................................... 100%
Percentage Solids ........................................................................................... 100%
2. Water Pressure Resistance (3 days at 72 psi) ...........................................Passed
3. Resistance to Diffusion Against H20 ................................................0.3g/m2 • day
4. Tensile Bond Strength................................................................................ 475 psi

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B. Silikal RU380
1. Percentage Reactive Resin ......................................................................... 100%
Percentage Solids ........................................................................................... 100%
2. Water Absorption, Wt. % (ASTM D570): ........................................ less than 0.06
3. Tensile Strength, psi (ASTM D638)......................................................... 3,550 psi.
4. Tensile Modulus, psi X 10 to the 5th (ASTM D638): .........................................2.1
5. Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, in./in./deg. F (ASTM D696): .............0.000035
6. Electrical Resistivity (ASTM D257):
Volume Resistance, ohm-cm: ............................................................................ 1015
Surface Resistance, ohm:.................................................................................... 1012
7. Water Vapor Transmission (DIN 53122), g/cm-hr-mm Hg X 10-9: 1.4

C. Silikal R17 Polymer Concrete

1. Percentage of reactive resin ...........................................................................100%
2. Water Absorption, Wt. % (ASTM D570): ........................................................0.02
3. Tensile Strength, psi (ASTM D638)......................................................... 4,000 psi.
4. Tensile Modulus, psi X 10 to the 5th (ASTM D638):..........................................1.2
5. Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, in./in./deg. F (ASTM D696) psi x10-6: .........18
6. Compressive Strength, psi (ASTM C39)................................................. 9,200 psi.
(ASTM C109)............................................................................................ 11,000 psi.

D. Silikal R61CQ Topping

1. Percentage of reactive resin: ....................................................................... 100%
Percentage of solids: ....................................................................................... 100%
2. Water Absorption, Wt. % (ASTM D570): ........................................................0.04
3. Compressive Strength, psi (ASTM C109): . .................................6,000-8,000 psi.
(ASTM D695): ................................................................................ ............ 6,000 psi.
4. Tensile Strength, psi (ASTM D638): ............................................... .......3,625 psi.
5. Tensile Modulus, psi (ASTM D638):.................................................... 720,000 psi.
6. Flexural Strength, psi (ASTM D790): ..................................................... 3,500 psi.
7. Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, in./in./deg. F (ASTM D696): .............0.000019
8. Electrical Resistivity, (ASTM D257) Volume Resistance, ohm-cm: ................ 1014
9. Chemical Resistance, ASTM D543:
Effect of weak acids: .........................................................................................none
Effect of strong acids:....................................................................................... slight
Effect of alkalis:..................................................................................................none
Effect of salt solutions:.......................................................................................none
Effect of oil, grease:............................................................................................none
Effect of sunlight (UV radiation):.........................................................................none

E. Silikal R71 Colorless Topcoat Resin

1. Percentage Reactive Resin:......................................................................... 100%
Percentage Solids:........................................................................................... 100%
2. Water Absorption, Wt. % (ASTM D570): ..........................................................0.5
3. Tensile Strength, psi (ASTM D638):........................................................ 3,555 psi.
4. Tensile Modulus, psi (ASTM D638):.................................................... 210,000 psi.
5. Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (ASTM D696) in./in./deg. F:...............0.000035

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6. Electrical Resistivity (ASTM D257):

Volume Resistance, ohm-cm: ............................................................................ 1015
Surface Resistance, ohm:.................................................................................... 1012
7. Water Vapor Transmission (DIN 53122) g/cm-hr-mm Hg X 10-9:....................1.43
8. Chemical Resistance, ASTM D543:
Effect of weak acids:..........................................................................................none
Effect of strong acids: ...................................................................................... slight
Effect of alkalis:..................................................................................................none
Effect of salt solutions:.......................................................................................none
Effect of oil, grease: . .........................................................................................none
Effect of sunlight (UV radiation): ....................................................................... none

2.02.02 Product Installation & Application Criteria

A. All Silikal Material Systems Excepting Moisture Vapor Treatment:

1. Pot Life at 68° F.:.............................................................................10-15 minutes
2. Cure Time at 68° F.:.............................................................................. 60 minutes
3. Recoat Time at 68° F.:.....................................................................60-90 minutes

2.03 Mixes
A. Follow manufacturer’s prescribed procedures and recommendations.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Prework Inspection

A. Examine all surfaces to be coated with Silikal material systems and report to the Owner and/or Engineer any
conditions that will adversely affect the appearance or performance of these coating systems and that cannot be
put into acceptable condition by the preparatory work specified in Paragraph 3.03.
B. Do not proceed with application until the surface is acceptable or authorization to proceed is given by the
Engineer.
C. In the event that Applicator has employed all acceptable methods of surface preparation and cannot remedy
adverse conditions that would lead to failure of the installation, Applicator shall withdraw from the contract and
Owner will be financially responsible only for preparation efforts.

3.02 General
A. Material storage area must be selected and approved by Applicator and Owner or his representative.
B. Owner will furnish ____ V ____ Phase electricity and water for use by Applicator.
C. If existing ventilation is inadequate, Applicator will provide sufficient ventilation to allow complete air exchange
every five (5) minutes.
D. Owner shall provide means for disposal of construction waste.
E. Applicator will protect adjacent surfaces not to be coated with masking and/or covers. Owner’s equipment shall
be protected from dust, cleaning solutions, and flooring materials.

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3.03 Preparation
A. Surface Preparation - General
1. Concrete substrate must be clean and dry. Dislodge dirt, mortar spatter, paint overspray, and other dry
surface accumulations and contamination by scraping, brushing, sweeping, vacuuming, and/or compressed air blowdown.
2. New concrete: See 1.08 - C for requirements.
3. Surfaces that are heavily contaminated shall be cleaned with the appropriate degreaser, detergent, or other
appropriate cleaner/surfactant followed by thoroughly rinsing with fresh water to remove the accumulation
prior to mechanical cleaning efforts. Mechanical cleaning will not remove such deposits, but only drive them deeper.
4. Concrete shall have a moisture emission rate of no more than 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. per 24 hour period as
determined by proper Calcium Chloride Testing and no more than 85% R/H as measured by Protimeter
B. Bond Testing
1. The applicator shall evaluate all surface preparation by conducting bond tests at strategic locations.
2. Mix six (6) ounces of the primer to be used in the application with 5% by volume Silikal Powder
Hardener. Add #10-#12 mesh, dry quartz sand until an easily trowelable mixture is obtained. Apply palmsized
patties 1/8” to 1/4” thick.
3. After one (1) hour at (68° F.), patties must be cured tack-free and cooled to ambient temperature of
concrete. Remove patties with hammer and chisel and examine fracture/delamination plane. Concrete with
fractured aggregate must be attached to the entire underside of the patty.
4. If only laitance or a small amount of concrete is attached or if interface between patty and substrate is
tacky, further substrate preparation is required.
5. If further surface preparation is required, bond tests shall be conducted again when this has been completed.
6. If no amount or kind of surface preparation produces satisfactory bond tests, the applicator shall report that
to the Owner, Engineer, and Manufacturer.
C. Mechanical Surface Preparation and Cleaning
1. All accessible concrete floor surfaces shall be mechanically blast cleaned using a mobile steel shot, dust
recycling machine such as BLASTRAC®, or approved equivalent. All surface and embedded accumulations
of paint, toppings, hardened concrete layers, laitance, power trowel finishes, and other similar surface
characteristics shall be completely removed leaving a bare concrete surface having a profile similar to 40 grit
sandpaper and exposing the upper fascia of concrete aggregate.
2. Floor areas inaccessible to the mobile blast cleaning machines shall be mechanically abraded to the same
degree of cleanliness, soundness, and profile using vertical disc scarifiers, starwheel scarifiers, needle guns,
scabblers, or other suitably effective equipment.
3. After blasting, traces or accumulations of spent abrasive, laitance, removed toppings, and other debris shall
be removed with brush or vacuum.
4. Conduct Bond Tests to check adequacy of surface preparation. See Paragraph 3.03 - B (Bond Testing).
5. Application of the respective specified material system(s) must be completed before any water or other
contamination of the surface occurs.

3.04 Installation
A. Application of Silikal 61 CQ flooring system consists of:
1. applying moisture vapor treatment (if required)
2. applying the primer,
3. applying coving (if required),
4. performing patching and sloping with polymer concrete (if required),
5. re-priming polymer concrete areas
6. applying the topping, broadcasting the quartz
7. applying the topcoat(s),
Time for curing (45 - 60 minutes) shall be allowed between each coat.
Thicknesses are specified below and/or in Paragraph 3.07.

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B. Open only the containers of component materials to be use in each specific application as needed. Refer to
Manufacturer’s data sheets for pot-life/temperature relationship to determine size of batches to mix and mix
ratios for each respective coat of the system.
C. Measure, add, and mix the Silikal BP-Powder Hardener into the respective resin components in the proportions
recommended by the Material Manufacturer. Pot life is short, so mix only as much material at a time as can be
easily and efficiently applied.

3.04.01 Moisture Vapor Treatment (if required)

A. Mix moisture vapor treatment products as recommended by manufacturer.
B. Pour out all resin onto the concrete surface and spread it with a squeegee. After a short operating time
(appr. 10 minutes) the excess must be removed with the squeegee. The remaining resin can be rolled out with
a lint free resin proof roller.
Resin films as well as the building of puddles have to be avoided!
The waiting time between the coats depends on the absorbency of the substrate and is normally between
one and three hours. Before applying the second coat if required, the impregnation of the first coat into the
substrate should be evident.
C. If required, repeat the above process.
During application of the treatment take care that there is no film building at the surface.
The surface texture has to be maintained after every step.

3.04.02 Prime Coat

A. Mix primer components according to manufacturers instructions.
B. Pour the mixture batches onto the floor surface and use a 9” or 18” wide, 1/2” - 3/4” thick-napped, solvent resistant
paint roller to roll out the material at a rate of 100 sq. ft./ gal. to form a uniform, continuous film,
ensuring that all crevices, cracks, other surface discontinuities have been saturated and coated. Use a paint
brush to reach areas inaccessible to the roller. Work quickly and deliberately; the pot life is short (10 -15
minutes). Do not leave any “puddles”; roll out any such accumulations.
C. Allow the primer coat to cure.
D. If any of the concrete has absorbed all of the primer or if the concrete still has a dry look, reprime these areas
before applying the next layer.

3.04.03 Coving (if required)

1. Surface Preparation
A. If concrete walls are to be painted prior to installation of cove base, the bottom portion of the walls shall remain
uncoated to the height of the cove base to insure a proper bond to the concrete wall.
B. If walls are constructed of a non-compatible material or if a coating exists, a backer board of ½” cement board
cut to the desired height of the cove base needs to be installed. The top of the backer board should be cut at a
45° angle to create a “beveled” edge.
C. If a backer board needs to be installed it shall be fastened using a high grade construction adhesive as well as
counter sunk screws or concrete masonry anchors.
2. System Description
A. Cove base shall be installed according to manufacturer’s recommendations and shall be:
1. Application area requires prime coat according to 3.04.02
2. Trowel-On Cove Base consisting of a trowel applied radius/base mix with a termination strip installed at the
top of the base.
B. Cove base will receive a broadcast and top coat consistent with flooring system.

3.04.04 Patching/Sloping (If Required)

A. Mix polymer concrete components as recommended by the Material Manufacturer.
B. Use mixture to repair any damaged concrete, or to slope any areas as needed.
C. Once cured, material must be re-primed before next layer is applied.

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3.04.05 Topping
A. Size the batches, and mix according to Manufacturer’s instructions. The entire batch should be poured and
spread at once, i.e., do not let material set in pail.
B. Spread the topping material with a gauge rake set to a depth of 1/8”. Lightly trowel to a uniform thickness of 1/8”
as necessary.
C. If necessary, roll with a porcupine roller to release trapped air.
D. Broadcast colored quartz into the fresh material before it begins to cure. Broadcast by hand, or use a backpack type
blower or sand blast pot to achieve an even broadcast. The quartz must ‘rain’ down and not be thrown into the wet base coat.
E. Allow the topping to cure.
F. Remove excess quartz by sweeping, “blow-down”, and/or vacuuming.

3.04.06 Top Coat

A. Apply with clean rollers at a rate of 80 - 90 sq. ft./gal. in the same way as the Silikal Primer was applied as described in
Paragraph 3.04.02.
B. (If Required) Broadcast aluminium oxide, or other suitable material into wet topcoat resin; size and
rate as determined by owner.
C. Allow topcoat to cure. Floors without aluminium oxide broadcast may be lightly sanded if required. Vacuum all dust,
paying particular attention to edges and corners.

3.04.07 Second Top Coat

A. Apply with clean rollers at a rate of 100 - 125 sq. ft./gal. in the same way as the Silikal Primer was applied as
described in Paragraph 3.04.02.
B. Allow topcoat to cure.

3.05 Field Quality Control/Inspection

A. Applicator shall request acceptance of surface preparation from the Engineer before application of the
prime/seal coat.
B. Applicator shall request acceptance of the prime coat from the Engineer before application of subsequent
specified materials.

3.06 Cleaning
A. Applicator shall remove any material spatters and other material that is not where it should be. Remove
masking and covers taking care not to contaminate surrounding area.
B. Applicator shall repair any damage that should arise from either the application or clean-up effort.

3.07 Coating Schedule

A. Moisture vapor treatment shall be Silikal RE42 application rate shall be approximately 220 sq. ft. per gallon (approx. 7 mils)
B. Primer shall be Silikal RU380 application rate shall be approx. 100 sq.ft. per gallon (approx. 16 mils).
C. Patching/Sloping material shall be Silikal R17.
D. Coving shall be Silikal HK31 per manufacturer's recommendations.
E. Body coat shall be Silikal R61CQ, applied with a gauge rake set at 1/8” for a rate of 40 sq. ft. per batch.
Colored quartz to be broadcast into the uncured topping (optional). Broadcast the quartz at the rate of 0.5 – 0.75
pounds per sq. ft.
F. Clear topcoat shall be Silikal R71; apply at the rate of 80 - 90 sq. ft. per gallon for the first coat and 90 - 120
sq. ft. per gallon for the second application.

Please refer to the data sheets for the rel-

evant Silikal resins for the guideline recipes,
material consumption, hardener quantities

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