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"York Flooring is an independent installer, not locked into using any one company's products. We can help you choose the best product for your individual needs."
"We believe that the best possibly floor is a result of careful preparation and attention to details."
We serve: Maine,
New Hampshire
Northern Mass
"Almost 50 years in business, family owned and operated for three generations."
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We want you to be proud of your new floors. So proud that you would invite others to come take a look at them. We believe that the best possibly floor is a result of careful preparation and attention to details. Much like painting any surface, you just can’t paint over imperfections. You must take care of them. We give particular attention to this preparation so that you can truly enjoy your floor for its strength and attractiveness.
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SEAMLESS FLOORS
BASIC PREPARATION FOR CHIP/QUARTZ SYSTEM
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1). Plywood sub-floor:
All plywood should be of good grade, preferably A/C "solid core". If being used as a second layer, nothing less than 5/8". If being used as a third layer, nothing less than ½". All plywood floors should be screwed down, 6" o/c, and every 4" along all edges of each sheet. There should be no voids, especially where floor meets walls.(This installation can be done by us or you, as long as it is installed according to our specs.) We then sand the plywood seams, fiberglass seams and fill all screw heads.
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2). Cement slabs:
New cement should be tested for moisture content. (Do not rely on the 28 day rule of thumb). A calcium chloride test, a moisture test, should be made, both for new and old cement. The cement floor is then shot blasted. We own our shot blasting machinery, therefore, we do not need to sub this step out. We then fill all cracks, joints, voids and holes.
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BASIC INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE FOR CHIP/QUARTZ SYSTEM
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1). If working with a cement slab, we will use a primer/sealer to penetrate the pores, preventing out-gassing and ensuring a good bond. NOTE: If a cove base (extending the flooring material, usually 4", up the wall) is to be a part of the seamless floor, we mix the epoxy and sand, and then apply it up the wall with a coving tool. This provides a seamless connection between the floor and the wall.
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2). A base coat is then applied. For a quartz floor, a slurry mixture of quartz sands and epoxy are troweled down.
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3). Chips or quartz sands are then broadcasted into this base coat while it is wet.
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4). After drying, we sweep up the excess chips/quartz. The floor is then lightly sanded and then vacuumed.
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5). We then apply another fill coat, and re-grit or re-chip, if a thicker floor system is required. Then we repeat step #4.
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6). Then we apply clear top coats, depending on the desired texture: smooth or skid resistant. After this step, a chemical or acid resistant surface could be applied, if called for. |
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