VCT concrete prep opinions?

[TonyG]

Hi all,

We're in the process of planning a VCT floor for our commercial garage. It's very, very smooth, five years old and has oil stains here and there that I'd like to attack with a solvent first then TSP to finish.
Yes, I've gone through other VCT threads, none with this application.

A few questions...

-Would a light sanding of the surface be necessary in addition to the first steps mentioned above?

-The heaviest vehicle the tile will see is a bucket truck weighing 21000#, a straight pull in, no turning of the wheels. Then a variety of trucks 11,000#, 10,000# and 6,000#.

-Will the VCT hold up to the intermittent traffic, maybe two days a week of in and out?

-Also, what would be the best durable "maintenance freeish" finish for VCT?

Thanks, Tony

 

[mygarageone]

Hi all,

We're in the process of planning a VCT floor for our commercial garage. It's very, very smooth, five years old and has oil stains here and there that I'd like to attack with a solvent first then TSP to finish.
Yes, I've gone through other VCT threads, none with this application.

A few questions...

-Would a light sanding of the surface be necessary in addition to the first steps mentioned above?

-The heaviest vehicle the tile will see is a bucket truck weighing 21000#, a straight pull in, no turning of the wheels. Then a variety of trucks 11,000#, 10,000# and 6,000#.



-Will the VCT hold up to the intermittent traffic, maybe two days a week of in and out?

-Also, what would be the best durable "maintenance freeish" finish for VCT?

Thanks, Tony

I think you 'll find a wealth of information on the other vct threads, concrete prep , cleaning , etc , etc.
From what I have read not a whole lot to prep other than a good wash down and cleaning up the oily spots.

 

[TonyG]

Thanks, I'm slightly concerned about the oily spots, more on the weight of the largest truck. I've no interest in grinding, light sandind if I must. Just looking for some backup.

 

[mygarageone]

Thanks, I'm slightly concerned about the oily spots, more on the weight of the largest truck. I've no interest in grinding, light sandind if I must. Just looking for some backup.

Well that's why I directed you to those other threads , no sense repeating all ready discussed. And answered.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Thanks, I'm slightly concerned about the oily spots, more on the weight of the largest truck. I've no interest in grinding, light sandind if I must. Just looking for some backup.

Clean the floor, wash it with Armstrong or ZIP prep, and get to work. Cleaned grease spots will not be an issue.