Slip Free Systems-For your commercial flooring needs.

Consumers Guide to Concrete

Slip Free Systems Offers the following:

Seamless monolythic floor coatings
Self leveling floor overlays to correct existing problems
Coving (waterproofs your floor to wall connection area)
Line striping
Static dissipative & Conductive floor systems
Surface Crack Sealer
Parking deck and pedestrian systems
Top coats and resurfacers
Patch repair systems
Strengthening and Hazardous Material Encapsulation systems
Faux Terazzo
Epoxy Thin Set Systems
Multiple Layer Epoxy Systems
Polyeurea Top Coats
Saw Cuts
Maximum performance chemical and heat resistant top coats and resurfacers
Color Quartz Finishes
Vinyl Flake Finishes
High Gloss Epoxy Finishes
Vapor Barrier
Moisture Barrier
Waterproofing

Notes About Concrete Moisture:

The Problem:
Surface moisture in concrete can cause a wealth of problems with not only your floor coating but also your health.

Trapped moisure under your floor covering will break down the glues in your traditional tile and carpet coverings causing unsightly floors and costly trip hazzards.

Moisture in your concrete will also create a healthy environment for mold and mildew which creates an unhealthy environment for you and your family and employees.

Moisture in your slab can cause your new epoxy floor to compromise its adhesion and render your floor less than perfect.

Bottom line, no one can afford to risk a moisture problem in their home or business.

The Solution:
Slip Free Systems has a proven method to stop the transmission of moisture in your concrete slab or surface. Because it is sometimes difficult to determine those areas with concrete moisture problems without testing and because concrete moisture problems can often be seasonal for Texas and Louisiana climates we include a moisture barrier with many of our flooring systems.

Concrete is a hydroscopic material. Regardless of it's composition, it will transmit moisture if the humidity on one side of the slab is different from the other side. The greater the cement content in relation to the original water content, combined with a longer period of curing, the lower the rate of moisture transmission will be under any given condition.

In order to obtain a great looking, long lasting finish we have to closely consider our floor preparations and existing conditions. Proper application of epoxy coatings will insure a monolithic flooring finish that will long outlast traditional floor coverings.

Notes About Slip Resistance:

In addition to protecting concrete floors, decks, ramps, and other walking and driving surfaces with coatings or polymer concrete, slip-resistant properties that increase friction are traditionally required as part of the exposed upper surface. Surface profiles (texture) in coatings and polymer concrete overlay systems are created as part of the wear surface by either inverted or protrusion methods.
Inverted Profiling is typically developed by not totally filling the deeper voids between the aggregate particles exposed on the surface of the overlay with the polymer topcoat. The amount of topcoat applied to the surface of the overlay will determine the anti-skid properties or smoothness of the surface.
Protrusion Profiling is the most common method used because it is an easier method of reproducing the same texture on a consistence basis. It also provides a larger selection of textured profiles by only changing the aggregate size, shape and quantity. Protrusion profiling starts by filling all surface voids in the overlay and creating a solid film over the overlay surface that is partially filled with a select aggregate that complies with the desired slip-resistant, coefficient of friction property required.

The challenge is to create a balance between surface texture, clean ability, durability, cost and appearance. Almost, all fall accident investigators agree that a minimum coefficient of friction of 0.50 is required for a safe walking surface under dry conditions. Increasing the coefficient of friction will reduce the chance for slippage, but will make the cleaning of the surface harder.

Slip-Resistant Surface Profilers consist of specially graded metallic oxide aggregates. There are fine gradations to accommodate nearly smooth surfaces to very aggressive gradations for high profile surfaces that are wet. The Surface Profilers are broadcasted into the wet topcoat of the polymer overlay system. The polymer adheres to each particle bonding it permanently into the polymer overlay. The quantity of Surface Profilers can be adjusted by broadcasting a small or larger quantity into the topcoat to create a variety of surface textures and slip-resistant values.

The Slip Free Systems family of topcoats includes clear and pigmented 100% solids Epoxy and Polyurea.

Slip-Resistant surfaces are used to increase the coefficient of friction on the upper surface of the polymer overlay for pedestrian and vehicular use. Such typical floors surfaces include industrial plants, manufacturing, aisles, kitchens, shower floors, commercial offices, stairs, hallways, ramps and other substrates requiring skid proofing.

SLIP FREE ADVANTAGES
• Complies with USDA and FDA Standards.
• Complies with “OSHA Standards 29 CFR-1 910 Level Surface — Slip index of 0.50.
• Complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Level Walkways- Slip index of 0.60, and Ramps— Slip index of 0.80
• Surface Profilers may be applied on concrete, wood, tile and floor substrates.
• Surface Profilers can be used with clear coats, pigmented coatings or high-tech chemical resistant systems.
• Surface Profilers do not change the cure rate of the selected polymer topcoat.
• A clear Antimicrobial additive, CrownCide, Product No. SP668 may be added to the topcoat polymer when required.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED SURFACE INCLUDING SURFACE PROFILERS

Surface Hardness, ASTM D2240 Durometer Shore D 80-90
Water Absorption, ASTM D570 Less than 0.4% depending on polymer used.
Flammability, ASTM E 648 Critical Radiant Heat Flux, Will Not Burn.
Coefficient of Static Friction, ASTM Cl 028 Slip Index Smooth Surface Profiler Product No. SF 634 Value - 0.60-0.70
Fine Surface Profiler Product No. SF 635 Value - 0.60-0.72
Medium Surface Profiler Product No. SF 636 Value - 0.70-0.90
Course Surface Profiler Product No. SF 637 Value - 0.80-1.00
Very Course Surface Profiler Product No. SF 639 Value - 0.84-0.10

CAUTION: Slip Free Systems Floors are not slippery when maintained in a clean and dry condition as recommended. However, it should be carefully noted that the coefficient of friction is reduced and the surface can become “Slippery” when water, Ice, other liquids, grease, oils, food chemicals, release sprays such as silicone are present on the floor surface depending on which system you choose for your specific need. When inquiring or ordering a new flooring systems be sure to specify what conditions are typical to the floor and how anti slip it needs to be under those conditions.

LIMITATIONS: Careful selection of the Surface Profiler is important because the larger the aggregate size and the higher the protrusion from the floor surface the greater the risk of injury if a person falls. Careful consideration on smoother surfaces is also required if wet fluids could be present at any time. Regardless of which system you choose we have options for you that will provide you with the least amount of slip hazzards as possible.

Overlay Systems for Residential Markets:

Areas of Use: Garage floors, Basements floors, Walkways, Stairs, Entrance surfaces, Laundry floors, Patio decks, and Pool decks.
Substrates: Concrete and Wood
Application: Application rates are based on a smooth surface without areas of erosion or shot blast marks. If any areas need repair, re-grading or pre-filling they will need to be added to the over all project cost.
Cracks that are exposed: Cracks that are exposed to thermal change need to be epoxy injected. Non-moving cracks (not exposed to thermal change) may be sealed and overlayed.
Joints: Control joints (also known as contraction joints) need to be sealed with CrownFlex Joint Sealer prior to overlay placement. Most projects place the polymer overlay as a seamless system to hide the joints.
Expantion and Isolation Joints: Expansion and isolation joints should never be covered over with any overlay system. These joints are typically waterproofed with Flex EVA systems.