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Industrial Floor Coating: Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream in Madison, WI

Location:Madison, Wisconsin
Location:Madison, Wisconsin
2,330:
Sq. Ft.

Client and Facility Overview

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream operates a production facility in Madison, Wisconsin, where they manufacture their specialty ice cream products. The 2,330 sq. ft. production room is a critical area of their operation, requiring specific flooring solutions to maintain proper sanitation and safety standards essential for food manufacturing.

Requested Maintenance

The client required a comprehensive flooring solution for their production room that would address multiple functional needs:

  • Drainage Enhancement: Installation of new drains and proper floor pitching to improve water management
  • Surface Durability: Application of a specialized urethane cement floor coating system to withstand production environment demands
  • Safety Compliance: Implementation of a food-grade flooring system meeting industry standards
  • Perimeter Protection: Installation of 216 linear feet of canted base around the room's perimeter

The scope included a complete floor preparation and multi-layer coating system, featuring:

  • Diamond grinding and shot blasting of existing surfaces
  • Application of Polycrete TF Cementitious Urethane base coat
  • Installation of Duraguard coating with flintshot broadcast
  • Final topcoat application of Cementitious Urethane TF Plus in Standard Red

Decision Driver and Timing

The project was driven by several critical factors:

  • Construction Timeline: The work needed to coordinate with broader facility construction activities
  • Operational Requirements: The production room's flooring system required upgrading to meet food manufacturing standards
  • Moisture Concerns: Initial testing revealed moisture issues requiring additional primer application
  • Schedule Constraints: Client established a firm 14-day completion deadline to maintain overall construction schedule

Scope of Work

The comprehensive flooring system installation included multiple phases:

Surface Preparation:

  • Diamond grinding and shot blasting for optimal coating adhesion
  • Polyuria patching of damaged concrete areas
  • Diamond cutting and filling of control joints
  • Grinding of patches and joints for surface uniformity

Base Installation:

  • Installation of 3-inch canted cove base around room perimeter
  • 216 linear feet of protective base coating

Coating Application:

  • Base coat: Polycrete TF Cementitious Urethane applied by squeegee and back-roll
  • Secondary layer: Duraguard coating with broadcast flintshot (1 lb per square foot)
  • Final coat: Cementitious Urethane TF Plus topcoat in Standard Red
  • Additional primer coat to address moisture concerns

Quality Control:

  • Thorough cleaning between coating applications
  • Removal of excess broadcast material
  • Careful monitoring of coating thickness
  • Implementation of proper curing conditions

Notable Details

Accelerated Completion: The project team completed the work in just 10 days, four days ahead of the client's 14-day deadline, enabling subsequent construction phases to proceed ahead of schedule

Moisture Management: Early moisture testing identified potential issues, leading to proactive solutions including an additional primer coat

Safety Protocol: Comprehensive safety measures were implemented including:

  • Establishment of Controlled Access Zones (CAZ) with clear boundary markings
  • Full PPE requirements for all personnel
  • Proper identification of work areas with safety cones and caution tape

Technical Coordination: Successfully coordinated with client for essential project requirements including:

  • Power source accessibility (110V 20-amp and 480V 3-phase 50-amp service)
  • Equipment removal and workspace access
  • Waste disposal arrangements

Client Satisfaction

The project was deemed highly successful, with several key achievements:

Timeline Excellence: Completing the work four days ahead of schedule demonstrated exceptional project management and execution

Quality Delivery: The client expressed high satisfaction with both the quality of work and production efficiency

Team Performance: The crew's outstanding performance was specifically noted for their ability to exceed expectations while maintaining quality standards

Minimal Disruption: Efficient execution allowed other construction activities to proceed ahead of schedule, providing additional value to the client's overall facility improvement timeline

Location:Madison, Wisconsin
2,330:
Sq. Ft.
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