ANTI MICROBIAL HACCP INETRNATIONAL CERTIFIED POLYURETHANE SELF SMOOTHING

FLOOR FINISH

PART 1 --- GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Scope of Specification

This specification includes materials and installation methods (execution) required to

install resinous flooring for a complete, operational system, including not limited to, the
following:

1. Anti microbial HACCP International certified polyurethane self smoothing floor

finish
2. Other items and accessories as indicated on the drawings and as specified
herein.

1.2 References

Referenced publication within this specification shall be the latest revision, unless otherwise
specified, and applicable parts of the referenced publication shall become a part of this
specification as is fully included.

1.3 Submittals

A. General: Submit the following items to the Architect/ Engineer for review in accordance
with the Contract requirements.

B. Product Data: For each type of product specified, include manufacturer’s technical data,
installation instructions, and recommendations for each resinous flooring component
required.

C. Sample for Initial Selection: Manufacturer’s colour charts showing the full range of
colours, textures, and patterns available for each resinous flooring system indicated.

D. Product Schedule: Use designations indicated in the Resinous Flooring Schedule and
room designations indicated on Drawings in product schedule.

E. Installation Instructions: Submit Manufacturer’s standard installation instructions for each

type of resinous flooring system specified.

1.4 Quality Assurance

A. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer (licensed applicator) who has

specialized in installing resinous flooring similar in material, design, and extent to that
indicated for this Project and who is acceptable to resinous flooring manufacturer.

1. Engage an installer who employs only persons trained and approved by resinous
flooring manufacturer for installing resinous flooring systems specified.

B. Source Limitations: Obtain primary resinous flooring materials, including primers, resins,
hardening agents, and sealing or finish coats, through one source from a single
manufacturer. Provide secondary materials including patching and fill material, joint
sealant, and repair materials of type and from source recommended by manufacturer of
primary materials.

1.5 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

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 A. Deliver materials in original packages and containers, with seals unbroken, bearing
manufacturer’s labels indicating brand name and directions for storage and mixing with
other components.

B. Store materials to comply with manufacturer’s written instructions to prevent deterioration

from moisture, heat, cold, direct sunlight, or other detrimental effects.

C. Store materials in unopened containers at a temperature of 10C (minimum) to 30C

(maximum).

1.6 Project Conditions

A. Environmental Limitations: Comply with resinous flooring manufacturer’s written

instructions for substrate temperature, ambient temperature, moisture, ventilation, and
other conditions affecting resinous flooring installation.

1. Work shall not proceed without proper results from moisture testing for each
flooring system and area of Work.

B. Lighting: Provide permanent lighting or, if permanent lighting is not in place, simulate
permanent lighting conditions during resinous flooring installation.

C. Close spaces to traffic during resinous flooring application and for not less than
24 hours after application, unless manufacturer recommends a longer period.

1.7 Warranty

The Owner shall receive a written guarantee against defects due to improper material and
installation for a period of ___ years following the completion of installation.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 Manufacturers and Products

A. Manufacturers: subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be

incorporated into Work include

1. Flowcrete
2. Approved equivalent.

B. Manufacturer’s Product Designations: The product designations and names of one or

more manufacturer are listed for each flooring system type required for the purpose of
establishing minimum requirements. Provide either the product designated or, where
more than one manufacturer is listed or specified above, the comparable product of one
of the other manufacturers that complies with requirements indicated.

2.2 Materials

A. Resinous Flooring: Resinous floor surfacing system consisting of primer, body coat(s)
including resin, hardener and aggregates, if any; and sealing or finish coat(s). Comply
with requirements indicated in the Resinous Flooring Schedule.

1. Waterproofing Membrane: Resinous product of or approved by resinous flooring

manufacturer and recommended by manufacturer for application indicated.

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 B. Patching and Fill Materials: Resinous product of or approved by resinous flooring
manufacturer and recommended by manufacturer for application indicated.

C. Joint Sealant: Type recommended or produced by resinous flooring manufacturer for type
of service and joint condition indicated.

1. Provide flooring manufacturer’s recommended high strength epoxy control joint

sealant.

D. Equipment: Mixing, cleaning, and application equipment shall be as recommended in

Manufacturer’s printed installation procedures.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 Inspection

A. Inspect surfaces to be covered before starting work to ensure satisfactory conditions.

Report to Construction Manager in writing on surface and ambient conditions not
conforming to the resinous flooring Manufacturer’s instructions, and not within the scope
of this specification. Starting work shall construct acceptance of surfaces and the
responsibility for performance of finished floor.

B Moisture Test: Use of hygrometer to determine moisture content of the concrete floor.
Moisture content of the concrete floor shall not exceed 5% or 75% (RH) Relative
Humanity.

C Moisture test – additional means ---- Perform polyethylene sheet cover test for excessive
moisture in each area prior to starting Work. Test shall conform to ASTM D- 4263, as
follows:

1. Securely tape heavy gauge clear plastic film to concrete floor. The sheet shall
remain undisturbed for a period of 24 hours, and then inspected. The presence of
condensation, moisture, or dampness on the concrete or plastic sheet indicates
excessive moisture in the concrete slab.
2. Sheet film shall be 18 inches square and 4 mils thick. Duct tape shall be used for
fastening plastic sheet to substrate.
3. Report to Construction Manager, in writing on surface and ambient conditions not
conforming to the Manufacturer’s instructions, and not within the scope of this
specification.

3.2 Preparation

A. General: Prepare and clean substrate according to resinous flooring manufacturer’s

written instruction for substrate indicated. Provide clean, dry, and neutral substrate for
resinous flooring application.

B. Concrete Substrates: Provide sound concrete surfaces (minimum 25N/mm2 compressive

strength) free of laitance, glaze, curing compounds, form- release agents, dust, dirt,
grease, oil, and other contaminates incompatible with resinous flooring.

1. Mechanical Abrasion: Shot blast surfaces with an apparatus that abrades the
concrete surface, contains the dispensed shot within the apparatus, and
recirculates the shot by vacuum pickup. Upon completion of abrasive blasting,
remove residual abrasive, dust and loose particles from the substrate by
vacuuming.

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 2. Repair damaged and deteriorated concrete according to resinous flooring
manufacturer’s written recommendations.

C. Concrete Level: The level of the concrete floor for receiving resinous flooring shall be not
more than 5mm deviation over 3 metres straight edge (BS8204; SR2).

D. Resinous Materials: Mix components and prepare materials according to resinous

flooring manufacturer’s written instructions.

E. Use patching and fill material to fill holes and depressions in substrates according to
manufacturer’s written instructions.

F. Protect adjacent surfaces from damages resulting from work of this trade.

G. Safety precautions recommended by Manufacturer shall be followed in mixing and

applying coating. Keep working area well ventilated, using fans if required for protection
of others in the area.

3.3 Installation

A. GENERAL

Apply components of resinous flooring system according to manufacturer’s written

instructions to produce a uniform, monolithic wearing surface of thickness indicated.

1. Coordinate application of components to provide optimum adhesion of resinous

flooring system to substrate and optimum intercoat adhesion.
2. Cure resinous flooring components according to manufacturer’s written
instructions. Prevent contamination during application and curing processes.
3. At substrate expansion and isolation joints, provide joint in resinous flooring as
per engineer’s written recommendations.

a. Apply joint sealant to comply with manufacturer’s written

recommendation.

B SURFACE PREPARATION

Totally enclosed shot blasting and/ or scarification. All cementitious laitance to be

removed to expose sound screed beneath and provide a dry, dust free, open textured
surface. Floor areas beneath air- con units, ducting etc. and around parameter should be
prepared using hand held preparation equipment.

C APPLICATION OF ANTI MICROBIAL HACCP INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED

POLYURETHANE SELF SMOOTHING FLOOR

1. If applicable, apply a coat of water based epoxy primer at manufacturer’s

recommended coverage rate; follow by 2mm epoxy cement self smoothing
composite moisture barrier at manufacturer’s recommended coverage rate.
2. Mix & apply a coat of polyurethane primer at manufacturer’s recommended
coverage rate by squeegee and finish with a roller over prepared substrate and
allow to become tack free (typically 7- 15 hours, dependent on the temperature).
3. Within 24 hours of the application of polyurethane primer, mix & spread
polyurethane self smoothing floor at manufacturer’s recommended coverage rate
using a pin rake/ steel trowel to the required thickness. Immediately, roll with a
spiked roller to release any entrapped air. Do not roll the surface after 4 to 8
minutes after application, dependent on temperature. Late spike rolling will cause
surface texture.

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 D TRAFFICKING

Allow to cure for 24 hours at min 20C before light trafficking.

3.4 Field Quality Control

A. Retain the empty product containers for the purpose of determining the actual
average coating thickness.

3.5 Cleaning and Protection

A. Protect resinous flooring from damage and wear during the remainder of construction
period. Use protective methods and materials, including temporary covering,
recommended in writing by resinous flooring manufacturer.

B. Clean resinous flooring not more than 4 days before dates scheduled for inspections
intended to establish date of Substantial Completion in each Project area. Use cleaning
materials and procedures recommended in writing by resinous flooring manufacturer.

3.6 Resinous Flooring Schedule

1. Finish: A joint free, 3-4 mm anti microbial HACCP Inetrnational certified

polyurethane floor system

2. Product: Flowcrete ‘Flowfresh MF’ or

approved equivalent

3. Coving: To areas where epoxy floor finish is required supply and install
to all floor/ wall junctions 50-radius epoxy coving to a height of 150mm
above floor. Colour and finish of the coving is to match the floor finish.

4. Colour: As selected by Owner from Manufacturer’s full range of colours

and patterns produced for resinous flooring complying with requirements
indicated.

5. Physical Properties: Provide resinous flooring system with the following

minimum physical property requirements when tested according to standard test methods
indicated:

Fire Resistance: BS 476: Part 7 Surface spread of flame: Class 2

(indicative)

Slip Resistance: BS6677: Part 1 1986 Pendulum Slip Test

Dry>70 Wet>25

Impact Resistance: BS 8204 Part 1 Cat: A (<0.5 mm)

ISO 6272 1 kg weight > 1.8 m
2 kg weight > 1.5 m

Thermal Resistance: From -5ºC to 70ºC (at 3mm)

From -15ºC to 90ºC (at 4mm)

Coefficient of ASTM C531: 5.70 x 10-5 ºC-1

Thermal Expansion:

Water Permeability: Nil (Karsten Test Method)/impermeable

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 Vapour Permeability: ASTM E96:90
5 gms/m²/24 hours (at 4mm thick)

Surface Hardness: 180secs. Koenig Hardness Test

Abrasion resistance: Taber Abrader

0.1g loss per 1000 cycles
(1 kg Load using CS17 wheels)

Compressive Strength: 55 N/mm2 To BS 6319

Flexural Strength: 20 N/mm2 To BS 6319

Tensile Strength: 12 N/mm2 To BS 6319

Bond Strength: Greater than cohesive strength of 25 N/mm² concrete.

>1.5 MPa

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