{"id":1214,"date":"2021-03-01T18:44:23","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T18:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mccordcontractors.com\/?page_id=1214"},"modified":"2024-04-24T15:54:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T15:54:45","slug":"surface-prep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mccordcontractors.com\/surface-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"Surface Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1593522830790{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/mccordcontractors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Red-Color-Backdrop-scaled.jpg?id=520) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;slideInLeft&#8221;][vc_column_text line_height=&#8221;1.5&#8243; letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; font_weight=&#8221;800&#8243; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614625765816{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;commercial&#8221;]\n<h1 class=\"h1InnerHeaders\">Surface Prep<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text]<nav class=\"vcex-breadcrumbs\" style=\"text-align:center;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/nav>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614625878068{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text font_size=&#8221;2em&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614626014484{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>PROPER SURFACE PREPARATION<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color=&#8221;#262626&#8243; font_size=&#8221;1.3em&#8221;]<strong>Proper surface preparation<\/strong> is an extremely important factor in the immediate and long-term successful performance of applied polymer floor or wall systems.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to floor prep<strong>, McCord<\/strong> takes all the necessary steps and measures to ensure that the floor is properly prepared prior to any floor coating system. Listed below are guidelines that are followed in order to achieve the optimum performance and endurance from the floor coating system.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.colorTxtHolder&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1233&#8243; el_id=&#8221;industrial&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614634037266{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_text text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color=&#8221;#262626&#8243; font_size=&#8221;1.3em&#8221;]<strong>1. Inspection of the concrete substrate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inspection of the concrete substrate to determine its general condition, soundness, presence of contaminants, presence of moisture vapor emissions and the best methods to use in preparation of the surface to meet the requirements of the owner or the owner&#8217;s appointed representative is critical. A proper evaluation will lead to the selection of the proper tools and equipment to accomplish the objective.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Removal and replacement of non-durable concrete<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Removal and replacement of non-durable concrete must be accomplished prior to installation of the polymer system. Localized weak or deteriorated concrete must be removed to sound concrete and replaced with cementitious or polymer concrete repair mortars, or an engineered concrete mix design<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Decontamination of the concrete surface<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Decontamination of the concrete surface requires the removal of oils, grease, wax, fatty acids and other contaminants, and is accomplished by the use of mechanical profiling methods and if necessary, detergent scrubbing with a heavy duty cleaner\/degreaser, low pressure water cleaning (less than 5,000 psi), steam cleaning, or chemical cleaning. The success of these methods is dependent upon the depth of penetration of the contaminant; which is dependent upon the contaminant\u2019s viscosity, the concrete\u2019s permeability and the duration of exposure<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Creation of surface profile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Creation of surface profile can be accomplished by a number of methods each utilizing a specific selection of equipment, tools and materials to accomplish the intended purpose. Selection is dependent upon the type of surface to be prepared and the type of system to be installed. The type and thickness of the selected polymer system also plays an important role in the selection process. Regardless of the method selected or tools employed a surface CSP (Concrete Surface Profile) must be achieved that will accept the application of polymer-based products and allow the mechanical bond of the polymer securely to the concrete. The type of service the structure will be subjected to, will also help to define the degree of profile required<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Repair of surface irregularities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Repair of surface irregularities including bugholes, spalling, cracks, deteriorated joints, slopes, areas near transition zones, such as around drains and doorways, floor plumbing and penetrations.\u00a0 These conditions and areas (If Applicable), must be repaired prior to the placement of the polymer system and\/or the system must be designed to off-set the thickness of the irregularities[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614626125238{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text font_size=&#8221;2em&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615227251058{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Proper Equipment<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Poppins&#8221; color=&#8221;#262626&#8243; font_size=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614626103448{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>It is important to have the proper equipment to complete the task at hand.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>At McCord,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our broad range of high performance high tech floor prep equipment allows us to solve a \u00a0wide range of concrete flooring problems and related issues. We use only professional grade industry leading Planetary Floor Grinders, Shot Blasters, Scarifiers and Tile removers. Our crews can remove the toughest coatings, ceramic tile, VCT and carpet as well as smooth out and level uneven concrete and level heaved joints.<\/p>\n<p>Our crews are all trained in safety compliance and trained to operate all of our equipment. 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