Application Schedule
Scoring
Scoring should be performed after forms are busted and framers chalk off all walls (both sides) with white or lavender chalk and before framing on the bare slab. We must have one 110V outlet on a 20amp circuit breaker within 200' of furthest point on slab. CCD offers straight line, shallow scoring of grids and welcomes custom work such as deep scoring,wide scoring, twin blades, radius cuts, diamonds, various patterns, compass roses, Texas stars, medallions, design layout and your ideas.
Stain/Finish
We like to get in after sheetrock has been finished, but absolutley before any painting. This way there is less of a chance that the floor can be damaged by other trades. It is critical that all subs and trades men are aware that this is a finished floor and should be treated and respected and treated like any other finished floor. Once we are finished it is the builders or homeowners responsibility to protect the floor.
We must have two 110V outlets on two separate 20amp circuit breakers within 150' of furthest point on slab. We must also have clean water available on site.
Floor Care
Instructions for the Maintenance of Acid Stained Concrete Floors:
Floors by Classic Concrete Design are easy to care for. If you live in a dry, dusty climate, be aware that continual sand abrasion will scratch through our waxes and sealers. We strongly recommend a foot wiping mat at each entrance to your property. Particularly in commercial applications, you should go over the floors with a cotton-polyester dust mop once a day. Static electricity created by the mop head picks up sand and dust fairly well. When the wax in traffic areas begins to look dull or scratched it is time to apply a new coating. In commercial establishments you may want to wax every two weeks, at least until you have built up 6 coats or so. In a residence without dogs you may not need to wax for 6 months to a year. The wax is easy to apply and dries in 30 minutes. However, it continues to cure and harden for three days. Therefore, heavy traffic should be avoided on new wax for this length of time.
Grit Control: Controlling grit is crucial to prolonging the attractive appearance of your architectural concrete flooring. The best way to control grit is simply by using walk-off mats. Recommended mats have a high friction open surface designed to knock grit particles off the bottom of shoes and then trap the particles. Ideally, mats should be used at every entrance and should be as wide as the doorway and approximately 5'-6' long. Walk-off mats designed for exterior doorways are the most desired.
Daily Maintenance: Dust mop using a cotton-polyester mop.
At least one a week: Mop using any brand of Neutral floor cleaner, following label intructions, to remove build up soil or other contaminates. (available at Lowe's or Home Depot)
Long Term/Re-Coating Maintenance: Frequency of this maintenance will depend on traffic and low or high usage of flooring.
1. Dust mop or sweep.
2. Deep scrub floor using double strength dilution of "Neutral cleaner" Apply 3-5 thin base coats of any acrylic floor finish (25% solids or more) using a micro-fiber mop allowing 45 min. drying time between coats.
3. This high luster finish can be maintained by applying additional coats of floor finish when needed, or buffed with a high speed buffer (using white polishing pad) when needed which is a better choice to avoid build up of successive coats of floor finish and decrease labor costs.
*NEVER USE AMMONIA OR BLEACH ON YOUR FLOORS! It may turn the wax cloudy.
*NEVER APPLY MASKING OR DUCT TAPE TO YOUR FLOORS! When pulled up later, it can remove 3 or 4 coatings from your floor.
* It is recognized and agreed upon that the above maintenance program will be followed.
** Floors should be kept clear of standing water or contaminants which could cause slippage.
