Situation
A 5000 square-foot renovation of a retail store was two weeks behind schedule. The owner and General Contractor, Structure Corp., were concerned about tight timelines.
Installer: TTM Finishes, Inc. ARDEX Choice Contractor™
General Contractor: Structure Corp. Toronto
Challenge
- More than 1” (2.5 cm) in variation across the floor
- Moisture readings up to 95% in the slab
- Significant cracking and surface contamination on the existing concrete
Solution
When time is critical, the speed and reliability of ARDEX MC™ RAPID and ARDEX PC-T™ are the answer. ARDEX MC™ RAPID is approved for up to 100% RH readings and ARDEX Underlayments and Toppings can be installed in as little as 4 hours. ARDEX MC™ RAPID provides superior coverage of up to 270 square feet per coat and moisture vapor perm ratings less than or equal to 0.06.
ARDEX Polished Concrete Systems include specified steps from substrate preparation through the finished polished floor and floor maintenance. ARDEX PC-T™ can be installed from 3/8” (9 mm) up to 2” (5 cm) neat, making it an ideal solution for the variation of 1” (2.5 cm) across the substrate.
As an ARDEX Choice Contractor™, TTM Finishes was chosen to prep, install and polish this floor. Because of their dedication, 24-hour work cycles, even sleeping on site, TTM delivered a flawless finished floor on time. ARDEX recognized the fantastic team work between TTM Finishes, Structure Corp and Aritzia to complete the work on time, flawlessly. “TTM’s work ethic and dedication to perfection are the true heroes on this project,” the ARDEX Sales Representative said.
