ABS Concrete Systems Limited

ABS Concrete Systems Ltd. recently acquired a new piece of equipment that, when combined with some of their time proven techniques, allows them to produce a concrete floor finish second to none. This process is called the FGS (Fill Grind and Seal) Superfloor System. In a four-step process an existing concrete floor is filled, ground, sealed and then polished to a chosen level of finish.

The FGS Superfloor System produces a durable and easy to clean concrete surface that is also attractive. The first two steps of the FGS Floor System process can be employed to prepare a concrete floor for tile, linoleum, hardwood or other floor finishing products. This technique was recently utilized by ABS Concrete Systems Ltd. for the New Arrivals Concourse Rejuvenation Project at the Calgary International Airport.

The following four steps are included in the FGS Superfloor System:

Step 1

The concrete floor is degreased and cleaned (pressure washed) to prepare for the fill material. A repair material, Fusion-Crete®, is used to fill and repair all damaged areas, including open cracks, as required.

Step 2

The top layer of the existing concrete surface is completely removed using the HTC 800 (a large, planetary diamond grinder). A series of completely dust free grinding steps are then completed. The grinding continues until the rock matrix (stone & cement) appears and all surface blemishes have been removed.

Step 3

The floor is sealed with a product called Seal Hard® which provides long-term protection against oil, grease and salt contamination. With proper maintenance and regular cleaning, the concrete densifier, sealer, hardener will provide a lifetime of protection.

Step 4

The sealed concrete is polished in successive steps using the HTC 800 and a series of diamond tools to achieve the desired finish.

A beautiful marble-like luster can be obtained using the FGS Superfloor System. The results are amazing, long lasting and durable.

HTC 800 Grinder

The HTC 800 is the largest model grinder currently made by HTC of Sweden and one that ABS Concrete Systems Ltd. is proud to have in their fleet.

This machine is the world’s fastest grinding machine. It allows for an extremely high rate of material removal. The HTC 800 is used as an integral part of the FGS Superfloor System. It is used in the second step of the process to remove old coatings on the concrete flooring exposing the dead weight.

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Diamond Grinding with the HTC 800

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Newsletter 2: Summer 2002

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The grinder is then used with different diamond tools to polish the concrete floor after a coat of sealant has been applied.

The HTC uses a series of diamond tools to grind the floor. The tools which are a set of three discs attached to another disc on the base of the grinder come in a variety of grits similar to sandpaper. Depending on the desired level of finish the floor will be polished any number of times with successively more dense diamond tools. Up to seven passes can be made with the grinder to achieve a glass-like concrete floor finish.

The HTC 800 is coupled with a dust extraction system that virtually eliminates airborne dust. This makes it an ideal choice for use in public areas that cannot be closed during construction such as airports.

The HTC 800 grinder uses a patented system of grinding discs mounted on a larger rotating disc to remove material from concrete floors. Three small grinding discs rotate in one direction while the larger disc rotates in the opposite direction. The small grinding discs rotate at up to 1,300 revolutions per minute ensuring speedy removal of material from the floor. This patented system means that the machine is easy to handle and control resulting in a smooth and even surface.

Mark Hendrickson of CPV Group Architects recently employed the FGS Superfloor System on a project for School District No. 5, Southeast Kootenay. The new Parkland Junior Secondary School in Cranbrook, B.C. now boasts a durable, low maintenance concrete floor. When originally tendering the project, Hendrickson discovered that the cost of coloring a concrete floor could be prohibitive and he started to investigate other options for finishing the floor. According to Hendrickson, the FGS Superfloor System has resulted in a “hard wearing finish that just gets better looking with more wear!” This flooring also offers great value for the school district. While other floor finishes may have required weekly polishing to keep them looking their best the FGS Superfloor requires no more than a quick mop to clean it up at the end of a school day!

Hendrickson is currently considering the FGS Superfloor system for the floor of a surgical suite in a hospital and a library at a southern Alberta University.