1. Advancements & Applications in
Resinous Floors & Walls
The What, Why & Where of Seamless Flooring

2. Who We Are
 90 Years Experience
 Turnkey, Single-Source
 Global Enterprise
 Over 5 Million sq.ft
per month
95% REPEAT CUSTOMERS

3. Learning Objectives
 Resinous Flooring Products &
Applications
 Why Resinous Flooring
 Current Floor Finishes/Cost
 Sustainability Design – LEED
 Ensuring Successful Installations
 Discussion

4. Markets
Healthcare
Pharmacuetical-BioTech
Food & Beverage
Chemical Processing
Education
General Manufacturing
Electronics
Hospitality
Public Spaces

6. Traditional Floor Products
Vinyl Tile
Terrazzo
Carpet
Sheet Vinyl
Sealed Concrete
VCT

7. What is Resinous Flooring?
 Cast in Place Polymeric Material
 Protects
 Restores
 Enhances
 Beautifies
 Typical Materials
 Epoxy
 Polyurethane
 Acrylic (MMA)

11. Why Use Resinous Flooring
Cleanability:Seamless
-- No buffing or waxing
Chemical Resistance
Durability- High Physical Properties
Design & Aesthetics – Customization
Low Life Cycle Costs

12. Commercial Flooring
Life Cycle Cost – 10,000 sq.ft.
$500,000
$450,000
$400,000
$350,000
$300,000 Terrazzo
$250,000 Carpet--High Grade
$200,000 VCT
$150,000 Rubberized Terrazzo
$100,000 NF Vinyl's
$50,000 Decorative Resinous
$-

13. Health Safety Welfare
Finding the balance between safety & cleanability
System Name Material Properties / Slip Resistance Index Slip Resistance Index
Texture Level Cleaning Method
Coverage Dry Wet
No Texture Mechanical Clean /Mop
Mortar system / coatings .83 .66
Clean
90 Grit Silica
Mechanical Clean /Mop
Texture 2 (6) 2lb. bags >1.0 .92
Clean
1 unit -200 sf
46 Grit Silica >1.0 >1.0 Power Wash / Bristle
Texture 3 (1) 50lb. 200 sf. Brush/ Mechanical
46 Grit Emerundum >1.0 >1.0 Power Wash / Bristle
Texture 4 (1) 40lb. Covers 200 sf Brush/ Mechanical
24 Grit Emerundum >1.0 >1.0 Power Wash / Bristle
Texture 5 (1) 40lb. Covers 200 sf Brush/ Mechanical
Mechanical Clean /Mop
Decorative mortar No Texture NA .78 .55
Clean
NA .79 .65 Mechanical Clean /Mop
Flake Broadcast No Texture
Clean
Mechanical Clean /Mop
Quartz Broadcast Smooth NA .80 .74
Clean
Silicone Dioxide Broadcast .96 .93
Power Wash / Bristle
Medium Aggregate Steel Squeegee
Brush/ Mechanical
Silicone Dioxide Broadcast >1.0 >1.0
Aggregate Rubber Power Wash / Bristle
Standard
Squeegee Brush/ Mechanical

14. Resinous Flooring Options
 Epoxy
 Urethane
 MMA
 Polyester
 Vinyl Ester

15. Resin Options
Epoxy Urethane Acylic -
(MMA)
Cure Time 12 hours 6 Hours 1 Hour
Minimum
Minimum Slab 60 deg. F. 40 deg. F. 0 deg. F.
Temp.
Chemical Good Excellent Acids Good,
Resistance Solvent Poor
Heat 160 deg. F. 250 deg. F. 180 deg. F.
Limitation
Partial No Yes - Castor No
Renewable Oil
Material
Odor Low Low High

16. Resinous Flooring Product Configurations
 Coatings
 Troweled Mortar
 Broadcast Systems
 Terrazzo Alternatives

17. Resinous Flooring/Sustainability
LEED
 Building Reuse – MR Credit 1.1
 Construction Waste Management – MR Credit 2.1
 Recycled Content - MR Credit 4.1
 Low Emitting Materials - EQ Credit 4.2
 Rapidly Renewable Materials – MR Credit 6

18. Defining Performance
 Chemical Resistance
 Abrasion Resistance
 Slip Resistance
 Impact Resistance

19. Coatings
Sealer
Primer
Substrate
 Thickness Range (8 – 30 mils)
 Used for Sealing Concrete

20. Troweled Mortar
 Thickness Range (3/16”
– 3/8”)
Sealer
 Excellent Durability
Performance Mortar System
Primer
Substrate

21. Biomedical Research Automotive
Manufacturing Food Processing

22. Mortar Base – Renovation
Properties

23. Broadcast Systems
 Thickness Range (1/16” – Sealer
3/16”) Aggregate
 Moderate – High
Undercoat
Durability Performance Aggregate
Primer
Substrate
*Condition of concrete is critical to
performance of finished system

24. Correctional/Institutional Restrooms
Light Manufacturing Locker Rooms

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

27. Vinyl Flake Broadcast
 Thickness Range (1/16” –
3/16”) Sealer
 Moderate – High Flakes
Durability Performance Primer
Substrate

28. Application Broadcasting

29. Sterilization Areas Public Spaces/Pool Decks
Coves - protects between wall and
floor Corridors

30. Decorative Troweled Mortar
 Thickness Range
(3/16” – 1/4”)
 Decorative, Sealer
Custom Patterns
Mortar w/groutcoat
 Extensive Palette Primer
Substrate
 Low Maintenance

31. Cafeterias/Restaurants Laboratory / Classrooms
Concourses Lobbies/Entryways

33. Surgical Suites Morgues
Procedure Rooms Corridors

34. Troweled,Resilient,Urethane
 Thickness Range
(1/8” - 3/16”) Sealer
Groutcoat
 Highly Decorative Mortar
 Sound Absorbent Primer
 Ergonomic
Substrate
 Stain Resistant
 New, never-before
resinous option

35. Aquariums & Museums Schools
Cafeterias Libraries

38. Alternative to Stained Concrete
 (3/32”)
 Broadcast incorporates
decorative stains into
the process.
 Unique, mottled, lightly
textured appearance.
 UV Resistant
 Slip Resistant
 Low Maintenance

39. Supermarkets Retail Stores
Restaurants Entrances & Walkways

40. Urethane Elastomeric Membrane
Systems

41. Positive Side Waterproofing
30 - 40 mils
Protects areas below
mechanical rooms,
pumps & mezzanines
Slip Resistant
Low Maintenance

42. Traffic Bearing Membrane
60-80 mils
Protects surfaces in parking
garages, ramps, helipads &
pedestrian bridges
Slip Resistant
UV Resistant

43. Parking Garages Stadium Ramp
Helipad Garages

44. High Performance Wall Systems
 10 mils – 25 mils
 Reinforced Systems
 Flexible Systems

45. Wall Coating over Block Wall to Wall or Wall to Ceiling
Transition
Block
Wall glaze
Patching Compound
Finished Wall Wall Substrate
System

46. Block Wallboard
Primer
Primer
Base Coat
Mortar Wall glaze
Wall glaze
Wallboard Wallboard
Primer Primer
Mortar Base Coat
Block
Wall glaze Wall glaze
Wall glaze
Primer
CMU

47. Protective Wall Systems
 High Build Wall Systems
 Vinyl Flake Systems
 Mortar Systems

48. Research
Biomedical Facilities Pharmaceutical Research

49. Ensuring Installations

50. Concrete Preparation
Mechanical Preparation
 Abrasive Shot Blast
 Diamond Grinders
 Scarify

51. Before After

52. 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

53. 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

54. Termination Details
Vertical Sawcut
½ in.
(1.25 cm)
Chiseled Shoulder
1 ½ in.
(3.8 cm)
Stonhard Overlayment
Finished Chase
½ in. ¼ in. min.
(1.25 cm) (6 mm)
1 ½ in.
(3.8 cm)
Feather Edge
(Not recommended due to
poor mechanical properties)

55. Joint Treatment
Joints with potential movement
Elastomeric Engineering Urethane
Bond Breaker Sealant Fabric Membrane
With No Potential Movement

56. Expansion and Isolation
Expansion/Isolation Joints
Formed in Place Pre-Formed
Stonhard
Backer Rod Sealant

58. Application/Installation

59. Installation Steps

60. Specify for Installation Success
 Experience
 Warranty
 References
 On-site Tech Support
 Service and Follow-up

61. Questions & Answers
This concludes the American Institute
of Architects Continuing Education
System Program

62. Thank you.