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SECTION 071800 - TRAFFIC COATINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections, apply to this section.

1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Waterproofing and pedestrian traffic coating for elevated slabs, slab on grade, slab on metal
deck, and concrete stair treads
B. Related Sections:
1. Division 03 Section 039200 “Concrete Resurfacing” for resurfacing of overly rough or
damaged concrete.
2. Division 07 Section 079200 “Joint Sealants” for crack sealing.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Traffic coating: Apply fluid-applied polyurethane waterproofing coating consisting of fast-setting 2-
component reactive curing mechanism with very low odor. VOC compliant.
1. Deck coating system:

a. Crack filler: One component, non-sag, gun grade polyurethane, suitable for traffic use.
b. Primer: 2-component polyurethane-based adhesive primer.
c. Base coat: 2-component fast-curing polyurethane base coat.
d. Top coat: 2-component aliphatic 100 percent solids, fast-curing topcoat with UV
resistance.
e. Aggregate: 16/30 mesh rounded silicon dioxide, clean.
f. Color: Manufacture’s stock grey. Submit samples to Owner for review and approval.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals include:
1. Product Data: Submit for each traffic coating product indicated.
2. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of strips of cured
sealants showing the full range of colors available for each product exposed to view.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Informational submittals include:
1. Qualification Data: Submit for qualified Installer.
2. Product Certificates: Submit for each kind of traffic coating and accessory, from
manufacturer.

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3. Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration Institute (SWRI) Validation Certificate: Submit for
each coating system specified to be validated by SWRI's Sealant Validation Program.
4. Product Test Reports: Submit reports based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed
by a qualified testing agency, indicating that traffic coatings comply with requirements.
5. Warranties: Submit sample of special warranties.
B. Project References: Submit list of project references to document compliance with requirements
under Section 071800.1.6. “Quality Assurance”. Include contact name and phone number of person
charged with oversight of each project.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Installer shall be manufacturer's authorized representative who is trained
and approved for installation of units required for this Project.
1. Installer shall have a minimum of five years of experience installing product selected on
similar projects.
B. Source Limitations: Obtain each kind of traffic coating from single source from single manufacturer.
C. Mockups: 10 foot by 10 foot, for each parking garage after all existing traffic coating has been
removed and prior to any preparation of the concrete substrate..
1. Mockup shall be created using selected area of a garage floor where traffic topping is to be
applied. A separate mockup shall be done for Grove Street, Myrtle Street and Boulevard
garages.
2. Mockup area shall be selected as representative of worst case surface condition. Location is
subject to approval by Project Manager and Owner.
3. Provide mockup to include surface profile, sealant joint, crack, and juncture details and allow
for evaluation of slip resistance and appearance.
4. Manufacturer's representative shall observe surface preparation of mockup, and shall
recommend changes in preparation and application procedures and methods if the initial
mockup results are unacceptable. A second mockup may be required if necessary to obtain
satisfactory results. Manufacturer's representative shall witness pull test and pull test
procedure of mockups.
5. Approval by Project Manager and Owner of mockup results is required prior to general
installation of traffic topping.
6. Mockup may remain as part of the Work if acceptable to Project Manager and Owner.
D. Pull test: Conduct manufacturer approved pull test for mockup and for every 10,000 square feet of
topping. Successful pull test shall demonstrate cohesive failure, not adhesive failure.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Contractor shall not proceed with installation of coating systems under the following conditions:

1. When ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside limits permitted by coating
manufacturer or are below 40 deg. F.
2. When substrates are wet.
3. Where cracks, voids, or areas of delamination have not been patched or repaired in accordance
with coating manufacturer’s requirements.

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4. Where contaminants capable of interfering with adhesion have not yet been removed from
substrates.

B. Ambient moisture mitigation at existing slab on grade and new concrete at Grove Street Garage pour
strip :

1. Perform moisture testing to verify slab on grade and new pour strip concrete substrate meets
manufacturer’s requirements for moisture content.
2. Provide moisture mitigation coating system if required to prevent loss of adhesion and voiding
warranty. Moisture mitigation coating system shall be compatible with other products
selected.

1.8 WARRANTY
A. Joint and Several Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard form in which Installer agrees to repair
or replace traffic coatings and manufacturer agrees to furnish materials and provide installation
support. Warranty shall cover deterioration of traffic coatings due to faulty or inferior materials,
inadequate installation, inadequate supervision, and inadequate protection of the completed work.
Any such defects or leakage occurring during the warranty period shall be promptly and completely
corrected, including all affected work, at no cost to the Owner.
1. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.
2. Warranty terms shall include mitigation of ambient moisture content of existing slab on grade.
B. Special Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard form in which traffic coatings
manufacturer agrees to furnish traffic coatings to repair or replace those that do not comply with
performance and other requirements specified in this Division 07 Section 071800 “Traffic Coatings”
within specified warranty period. Warranty shall cover deterioration of traffic coatings due to faulty
or inferior materials.
1. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.
2. Warranty terms shall include mitigation of ambient moisture content of existing slab on grade.
3. 5 Year Warranty Extension: At a point of time no sooner than 4-1/2 years and no later than 5
years from the date of Substantial Completion, manufacturer must be notified in writing to
request a manufacturer’s representative for the purpose of visiting the Project to perform a job
site inspection in order to assess the condition of the coating on the job. A recommendation
will be made at that time by the manufacturer’s representative as to the necessary steps, if any,
which must be completed in order to extend the warranty for an additional 5-year period.
These steps could include, but not be limited to, such items as crack repair on newly opened
cracks or recoating of any areas that would require an additional thickness of material to
maintain the properties of a waterproof coating. If no repairs or recoating are necessary or
when any necessary repairs are completed, the 5-year extension shall be issued.
C. Special warranties specified in this article exclude deterioration or failure of traffic coatings from the
following:
1. Movement of the structure caused by structural settlement or errors attributable to
design or construction resulting in stresses on the coating exceeding coating manufacturer's
written specifications for coating elongation and compression.
2. Disintegration of coating substrates from natural causes exceeding design
specifications.
3. Mechanical damage caused by individuals, tools, or other outside agents.

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4. Changes in coating appearance caused by accumulation of dirt or other atmospheric

contaminants.
D. Deterioration of traffic coatings includes the following:
1. Adhesive or cohesive failures.
2. Abrasion or tearing failures.
3. Surface crazing or spalling.
4. Intrusion of water, oils, gasoline, grease, salt, deicer chemicals, or acids into the deck
substrate.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. Compatibility: Provide primer, base coat, top coat, and other related materials that are compatible
with one another and with substrates under conditions of service and application, as demonstrated by
coating manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.
B. Colors of coating system: Gray, as selected by Owner from manufacturer’s full range.
C. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products from one of the
following manufacturers:
1. BASF Building Systems.
2. Lym Tal International.
3. Tremco.
4. Color: Manufacture’s stock grey. Submit samples to Owner for review and approval.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Comply with Division 1 Section 017300 “Execution”.

3.2 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. Substrates:
1. Ensure substrates are sound and free of dust, dirt, laitance, paints, oils, grease, curing
compounds, or any other contaminants prior to removal of existing surface treatments.

2. Mechanically prepare substrate to remove previous coatings, laitance, and miscellaneous

surface contamination. Shotblast surface, including surfaces that have no existing traffic
topping, to profile equal to International Concrete Repair Institutes CSP 3.

a. Roughen or brush blast extremely smooth surfaces to ensure good mechanical adhesion.
b. Patch holes and cracks before installation.
c. Repair areas of overly rough of damaged concrete as follows:
1) For areas which protrude above adjacent surface level, mechanically remove
until uniformly even with adjacent surface level.
2) For areas with damage 1/8” or less into the concrete, follow traffic topping
manufacturer’s requirements for repair.

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3) For areas with damage more than 1/8” into the concrete, repair using methods
described in Division 03, Section 039200 “Concrete Resurfacing”.
4) Overly rough or damaged areas shall be returned to adjacent surface level and
inspected by manufacturer’s representative prior to proceeding with surface
preparation required by this Sect. 071800.3.2.
5) These requirements apply to areas having an overly rough or damage areas that
are visible and to sight-unseen areas which become evident when existing traffic
coating is removed.
d. At areas that are not large enough to support shotblast equipment, such as stair treads,
and in corners, use grinders with abrasive blades, strippers, needle gun, or other hand
and power tools to achieve required surface profile. Consult manufacturer for approved
methods.
e. Isolate all drains, expansion joints, surface protrusions and termination seams with a
detail as required by manufacturer.
f. Substrate surfaces shall have no local surface irregularities greater than 1/8 inch when
checked in any direction by an 8-foot straightedge. Small protrusions exceeding this
criterion must be removed. Small divots up to a 1/2" deep may be filled with joint
sealant or repair mortar as directed by the manufacturer. This requirement also applies
to stair and elevator areas, provided that a 4' straightedge may be used to check for
irregularities on stairs.
g. Completely remove all existing traffic coating to concrete substrate at horizontal
surfaces.
h. Remove all existing striping paint.
3. Myrtle Street Garage – Level 2 has an existing traffic coating on this parking level. The Work
does not include removal of this coating between vertical section lines D and K and horizontal
section lines 4 and 7 on Drawing MS2.2. Contractor shall leave existing traffic coating in this
area in place and shall protect it from damage during construction operations. The edge
between existing and the new traffic topping shall be masked to create a straight line between
the two surfaces on section lines D and K. Repair any damage at the conclusion of the work
in this Garage, excepting ordinary wear and tear.

3.3 INSPECTION
A. Evaluation of Substrate Condition after Removal of Existing Traffic Topping: The Work includes
removal of existing traffic coating to concrete substrate in the Grove Street Garage (roof level and
ramp from the fourth level to the roof level), Myrtle Street Garage (second level to extent shown on
Drawing MS2.2), and on the Boulevard Garage Ramp (“Work Areas”). It is unknown if any
cracking or any overly rough or damaged concrete is in the substrate below the existing traffic
topping. These sight-unseen conditions shall be inspection and repairs as provided in this subsection
3.3.
1. Sight-Unseen Cracks: After the existing traffic coating has been completely removed in the
Work Areas, and prior to performing any crack repair or concrete resurfacing, Contractor,
Joint Sealant Installer, Project Manager and CCDC shall conduct a Project site walk and
conference to evaluate the extent of cracking in the now-exposed concrete slab. Project
Manager shall issue a report documenting the location and length of the cracks to be repaired
and the repair method(s) to be used as part of a Work Change Directive. Unit prices for repair
of sight-unseen cracks offered by Contractor shall be applied.
2. Repair existing cracks as described in Project Manager’s report and as required by Division 07
Section 079200 “Joint Sealants.” Crack repair shall be completed prior to application of any
traffic topping.

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3. Overly Rough or Damaged Concrete: After the existing traffic coating has been completely
removed in the Work Areas, and prior to performing any concrete resurfacing or crack repair,
Contractor, manufacturer’s representative, Traffic Topping Installer, Project Manager and
CCDC shall conduct a Project site walk and conference to evaluate the extent of the overly
rough or damaged concrete in the now-exposed concrete slab. Project Manager shall issue a
report documenting the areas requiring repair as part of a Work Change Directive. Unit price
for repair of sight-unseen overly rough or damaged concrete offered by Contractor shall be
applied.
4. Repair areas of overly rough or damaged concrete as required by Division 03 Section 039200
“Concrete Resurfacing.” Concrete resurfacing shall be completed prior to application of any
traffic topping.
B. Manufacturer’s Inspections
1. Pre-installation Inspection: Manufacturer’s representative shall inspect surface preparation of
the slab, repair of any overly rough or damaged concrete, and installation of joint sealants
performed by Contractor prior to application of any traffic topping, and advise if all surface
preparation, resurfacing, and crack repair work is acceptable to the manufacturer for warranty
purposes. Correct any work that is not acceptable to insure the manufacturer’s warranty will
apply.
2. Post-Installation Inspection: Manufacturer’s representative shall inspect after the installation
of the traffic topping to determine if the manufacturer’s recommendations have been followed
and the warrant will apply. Correct any work that is not acceptable to insure the
manufacturer’s warranty will apply.

3.4 APPLICATION – GENERAL

A. Surface Prestriping and Detailing:
1. Prestripe with primer 1 inch (25 mm) beyond surfaces that require detail work, using short-nap
roller.
2. For cracks less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) wide, apply 25 to 30 wet mils (0.6 to 0.8 mm)
prestriping of base coat over cured primer. Apply base coat to fill and overlap joint or crack 3
inches (76 mm) on each side. Feather edges.
3. Route cracks over 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) to minimum of 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch (6 by 6 mm) and
clean. Install bond breaker tape to prevent adhesion to bottom of joint. Prime joint faces only
with sealant primer and fill with sealant. Fill joints deeper than 1/4 inch (6 mm) with backer
rod and deep joint sealant. For cracks, apply sealant flush with adjacent surface.
4. Coat sealed joints 1 inch (25 mm) or less with deck coating system over dried primer.
5. Where coating system will be terminated and no wall, joint, or other break exists, cut 1/4 inch
by 1/4 inch (6 by 6 mm) keyway into concrete. Fill and coat keyway as application of base
coat progresses.
B. Metal Surfaces:
1. Remove dust, debris, and other contaminants from vent, drain pipe, and post penetrations;
reglets, and other metal surfaces. Clean surfaces to bright metal and prime with sealant
primer. Provide cant with deep joint sealant to eliminate 90-degree angles.

2. Detail cant with primer and base coat per manufacturer requirements prior to application of
deck coating system.

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3.5 TRAFFIC TOPPING APPLICATION FOR LIGHT TO MEDIUM DUTY SYSTEM

A. Minimum coating thickness and curing:
1. Apply minimum 4 wet mils of primer.
2. Apply minimum 25 wet mils of base coat. Allow base coat to dry minimum 3 to 4 hours.
3. Apply minimum 12 wet mils of intermediate coat.
4. Immediately broadcast silicon dioxide aggregate at rate of 8 to 10 pounds per 100 square feet
into wet intermediate coat. Coat and backroll to encapsulate. Allow to cure.
5. Apply minimum 12 wet mils of top coat.
6. Immediately broadcast silicon dioxide aggregate at rate of 2 to 4 pounds per 100 square feet
into wet top coat. Coat and backroll to encapsulate. Allow to cure.
7. Comply with manufacturer’s additional requirements for curing and coating thicknesses.
8. The final extent of broadcasted silicon dioxide aggregate shall meet the agreed upon surface
for slip and wear as defined by the mock up.

3.6 TRAFFIC TOPPING APPLICATION FOR HEAVY DUTY SYSTEM

A. Minimum coating thickness and curing:
1. Apply minimum 4 wet mils of primer.
2. Apply minimum 25 wet mils of base coat. Allow base coat to dry minimum 3 to 4 hours.
3. Apply minimum 15 wet mils of intermediate coat.
4. Immediately broadcast silicon dioxide aggregate at rate of 5 to 8 pounds per 100 square feet
into wet intermediate coat. Allow to cure.
5. Apply minimum 12 to 15 wet mils of top coat.
6. Immediately broadcast silicon dioxide aggregate at rate of 2 to 4 pounds per 100 square feet
into wet top coat. Lightly backroll into top coat.
7. Comply with manufacturer’s additional requirements for curing and coating thicknesses.
8. Final extent of broadcasted silicon dioxide aggregate shall meet the agreed upon surface for
slip and wear as defined by the mock up.

3.7 TRAFFIC TOPPING APPLICATION FOR EXTRA HEAVY DUTY SYSTEM

A. Minimum coating thickness and curing:
1. Apply minimum 4 wet mils of primer.
2. Apply minimum 25 wet mils of base coat. Allow base coat to dry minimum 3 to 4 hours.
3. Apply minimum 20 to 25 wet mils of intermediate coat.
4. Immediately broadcast silicon dioxide aggregate at rate of 5 to 8 pounds per 100 square feet
into wet intermediate coat. Coat and backroll to encapsulate. Allow to cure.
5. Apply 12 to 15 wet mils of top coat.
6. Immediately broadcast 3 to 5 pounds per 100 square feet into top coat. Lightly backroll into
top coat.
7. Comply with manufacturer’s additional requirements for curing and coating thicknesses.
8. The final extent of broadcasted silicon dioxide aggregate shall meet the agreed upon surface
for slip and wear as defined by the mock up.

3.8 STRIPING, TRAFFIC MARKINGS AND STAIR NOSING PAINT

A. Striping and Traffic Markings:
1. Prior to beginning work in a parking garage, provide to Project Manager and Owner a diagram
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floors and ramps where traffic topping is to be applied. Project Manager and Owner shall
make any corrections and shall return an approved striping and traffic marking plan to
Contractor.
2. Project Manager will supply Contractor with a hatching and labeling diagram for the loading
dock area at the east end of the Boulevard Garage Ramp that will clearly designate as a no
parking area. Add this diagram to the striping and traffic marking plan for the Boulevard
Garage Ramp.
3. Provide striping and traffic markings according to the approved striping and traffic marking
plan on parking levels where traffic topping is applied including but not limited to the
following: handicap parking spaces, parking spaces, areas marked with hatching to prohibit
parking, center lines in drive aisles and lane edges where applicable.
4. Striping selected shall be compatible with selected traffic topping system.
5. Contractor shall replace any traffic markings (such as directional arrows) removed during
preparation of Work Areas.
B. Traffic Striping and Traffic Marking Material: Sherwin Williams Traffic Yellow or approved equal.
Handicap blue and white to match existing.
1. Traffic striping and handicap stall paint shall be Idaho Transportation Department and Ada
County Highway District compliant.

2. Perform mock up adhesion test on traffic coating to ensure acceptable adhesion.

C. Stair Nosing:
1. Apply paint to nose of metal stair pan or nose of step. Apply a min. 2” horizontal and 2”
vertical nosing strip at each stair tread and landing edge.
2. Stair Nosing Material: Industrial Machinery Quick Dry Enamel “Safety Yellow”.

3.9 CLEANING
A. Contractor shall clean up and properly dispose of debris remaining on Project site related to
application as required in Section 015000.3.3.C. “Waste Disposal Facilities”.
B. Contractor shall remove temporary coverings and protection from adjacent Work Areas.

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