5 Biggest Challenges

Maxxon | 5 Solutions

Maxxon has many solutions for common problems that can arise on a jobsite.


Removing old polymer modified thin set

Unset 

The steps to solution – easy disposal down the drain

  • Step 1 – small test area, 1-2 hours to break down polymers, becomes “liquid dust” 
  • Step 2 – use small pump sprayer to soak entire area, leave minimum of 3-4 hours 
    • Super Modified may take a second coat and overnight soak 
  • Step 3 – scrape up old thin set 
  • Step 4 – clean with buffer & 3m black scrub pad and water 
  • Step 5 – rinse & allow to dry 
  • Step 6 – begin proper prep for new installation

Removing adhesives

Unglue (skim coat over residue will need to be removed first) 

The steps to solution – easy disposal down the drain

  • Step 1 – remix the contents of the bucket prior to use 
  • Step 2 – small test area, 2-4 hours to breakdown adhesive 
  • Step 3 – scrape up adhesive residue 
  • Step 4 – clean with buffer & 3m black scrub pad and water 
  • Step 5 – rinse & allow to dry 
  • Step 6 – begin proper prep for new installation 

Removing broadloom and adhesive

Unset

The steps to solution – easy disposal down the drain

  • Step 1 – small test area, 1-2 hours to break down polymers, becomes “liquid dust” 
  • Step 2 – use small pump sprayer to soak entire area, leave minimum of 3-4 hours 
    • Super Modified may take a second coat and overnight soak 
  • Step 3 – scrape up old thin set 
  • Step 4 – clean with buffer & 3m black scrub pad and water 
  • Step 5 – rinse & allow to dry 
  • Step 6 – begin proper prep for new installation

Cleaning and profiling concrete substrates

Profile

The pain points

  • Dust in occupied space, dirt, stains, lack of porosity, noise, no access for machinery (related to job site conditions), lack of experience using the machinery and possible damage

The steps to solution – easy disposal down the drain, doesn’t attack compounds

  • Step 1 – small test area, ~2 hours to CSP 2
  • Step 2 – pump sprayer – apply to entire floor
  • Step 3 – agitate (stiff/non-metal broom/brush) to activate
  • Step 4 – rinse and check for desired profile
  • Step 5 – repeat if necessary to achieve desired CSP

Gypsum issues

Fortify

The pain points

  • Minimizing the risk of assuming responsibility and dealing with the unknown – jobsite conditions and poor workmanship

The steps to solution

  • Step 1 – identify and remove any loose/unsound gypsum
  • Step 2 – pump sprayer – apply first coat (1:1) to entire floor & allow to sit 4 hours
  • Step 3 – pump sprayer – apply second coat (full strength) to entire floor & allow to sit 1 hours – foot traffic when dry – back roll puddles with 3/8” nap roller if reach point of rejection
  • Step 4 – when dry to the touch, Maxxon underlayments can be applied


Asbestos in abated slabs

Isolate

  • Step 1 – confirm the method that was used to abate the slab – chemically or mechanically?
  • Step 2 – if chemically abated, clean the floor with Profile to ensure all abatement chemical residue has been removed
  • Step 3 – apply Isolate
    • combine part A & B with the specified paddle (plastic helix epoxy paddle)
    • determine a one or two coat application [waiting for info.] and apply Isolate with a 3/8” nap roller one coat application – 4-6 hours to dry
    • two coat application
      • 1st coat north/south
      • 2nd coat a applied the following day east/west and allow to dry 4-6 hours and tack free
      • [attach picture of proper application – should be a matte finish – NOT glossy]
  • Step 4 – patch/level/skim coat if necessary
  • Step 5 – install floor covering per manufacturer recommendations