CONCRETE SOLUTIONS
Your Floor Is Only As Good As The Surface It’s Built On.
Survey measurement, moisture testing
& surface prep
Each substrate is unique. Off-the-shelf strategies may not deliver satisfactory results in every situation. Many projects require further scrutiny to identify issues that may cause the project to fail so you can implement successful tactics to solve the problem. Our experience has shown that this proactive approach saves time and money for creates the best long-term results.
If excess moisture is present, the concrete can develop a high alkalinity problem, which destroys the bond between the adhesive and floor covering causing the floor to fail.
Floor Survey & Measurements
Take the guesswork out of your flooring costs with an accurate ground survey.
Concrete Laser Measurement
Using the most up-to-date technology in the field, our engineers will produce an accurate picture of your current site.
By surveying the substrate underneath the area you want to floor, you know the actual existing conditions you're working with. Just giving a site a once-over look can result in unexpected costs later.
Get a complete picture of what you're working with by using Building Information Modeling (BIM).
With our BIM service, you get more than just numbers on a sheet, you get a visual 3D representation of your floor's data. This assessment also predicts the outcome of the installed finished floor and its intended use and lifecycle.
Certified Concrete Moisture & Alkalinity Testing
Objective Data-backed Evaluation of Concrete Moisture Issues.
Moisture in concrete is a billion-dollar a year, industry-wide problem. It’s the leading cause of flooring failures throughout the US - but moisture failures can be prevented.
Why measure slab moisture?
- Unmitigated excess moisture can lead to flooring failures.
- You can't fight the laws of physics but there are successful tactics for moisture control you can implement.
- Knowledge is power. In order to make the best decisions, you need to fully understand the depth of the problem at the specification and pre-installation stage or to correct a deficiency.
- Those who do not test are negligent in the profession of installed flooring and the subsequent understanding of the compound impact of floor failures.
- Documentation is required by all manufacturers for a warranty to be in effect.
- In cases where a problem does occur, testing produces due diligence documentation.
Why Choose Intertech Flooring?
If you want to know the truth and fix it right the first time, we are the company to call.
We will provide the facts you need along with strategies for a long-term solution. Our in-house certified ICRI test engineers use all four non-destructive systems for concrete substrate moisture vapor and alkalinity analysis as part of our protocol.
We have successfully performed concrete moisture mitigation on more than 6 million square feet.
There is a high level of diagnostics involved in each project. This is primarily for the customer / end-user in order to provide full wear and warranty life on the installed floor finishes.
Our experience has taught that neglecting the state of the substrate can become costly when replacement of floor finishes is required when instead, early, the objective analysis would have provided clear and prudent direction.
If the damage is already done, we can help mitigate further issues by using a number of remediation products to limit the impact that moisture will have on your floor in the future.
Set up a strategy meeting to discuss what is the best solution for your project.
Concrete & Surface Preparation
Uneven Slab? It's a common problem. We can fix it.
At Intertech, we believe in doing things right the first time. The costs to correct inadequate floor prep and sloppy installation impact, not just the project’s bottom line, but also the reputation of the contractor and their client.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
— Benjamin Franklin
A floor laid without proper prep work can suffer from:
- Bubbled, cracked or delaminated areas
- A void manufacturer warranty due to improper installation
- Uneven walking surfaces with trip hazards
- Excessive wear from doors due to uneven subfloors
- Uneven surface causing installation issues with furniture and cabinetry.
Prepping the surface for commercial flooring installation
We begin every new project by preparing the surface thoroughly. There are a variety of ways to prepare a surface, including:
- Feather finishing - a patch and skim coat, creating a smooth, finished surface on concrete
- Floor patches - smoothes out areas between low and high spots
- Grinding - improves concrete's surface for better bonding and absorption
- Self-leveling concrete - creates a flat surface with incredible strength
- Shot blasting - used to remove contamination within concrete for better bonding
Get the end result you want with surface prep from Intertech.
Laticrete SUPERCAP Concrete Leveling System
Perfectly flat floors delivered faster, safer and greener.
This revolutionary self-leveling system saves you time and money – and ensures a floor surface as near to perfect as you can get.
What is Laticrete SUPERCAP?
The SUPERCAP concreting system is a time-saving, cost-effective method for finishing new concrete or capping existing slabs. View our SUPERCAP video.
The system combines a LEED-contributing, GREENGUARD-certified, low-alkali, self-leveling technology (SUPERCAP) with a computer-controlled mobile blending unit (“The Pump Truck”).
Using this system, Intertech can cut weeks out of your construction schedule, saving you significant costs.
Benefits of using SUPERCAP
With SUPERCAP, you get a truly flat (and dry) floor, as well as:
- Up to 40% cost savings when SUPERCAP is used to cap the slab.
- Up to 25% reduction in construction time on core and shell schedules.
- We can pour up to 40,000 sf of self-leveling SUPERCAP in one day.
- Walk on it in 2 hours - all trades can be back working in 24 hours.
- ZERO silica dust contamination – no unmixed materials ever enter the building.
- Ability to cap concrete during the day, in the hottest months due to our unique delivery system. High heat is no longer a scheduling issue.
If you'd like to use SUPERCAP for your next project, get in touch today.
We are in the fix it longterm business and not the cover-it-up-no-one-will-know-business.
With over 30 years of experience working on thousands of flooring installations in all types of environments and with all types of products, we know a thing or two about concrete surfaces.
Let our experience be your advantage.
Were here to support you with samples, pre-construction budgeting numbers and brainstorm product solutions for your unique situation. Contact us to discuss your next project.
