Self leveling concrete is an amazing product. The beauty of self leverers is that you can control the height of your floor. They can also be stained and sealed. Mapei makes a self leveling product that can level smooth as glass with almost zero shrinkage. Other companies are working on similar products.
During the past week I filmed the installation of Mapei self leveling concrete in a new restaurant. It was the only flooring solution that would work.
Decorative Wall Shelf
One of the issues was that there was little thought about the floor until late in the project. This happens a lot. Flooring should be the first consideration in every project then design and build from there, not the other way around.
All the moldings were already in and painted. Tile had been installed in the kitchen leaving a height issue where it meets the main floor. Entrance door had been installed leaving little height for flooring below the door. All the doorways had a height issue at the transition.
The self leveling concrete solved all the height issues. The self leveler was poured thin, slightly more than 1/4 inch. A guage rake is used to pull the concrete to the exact height. The guage rake has feet that can be adjusted to the exact height you need.
It's amazing to watch. The self leveling concrete is very wet and flows to an even flat surface. Then a "Smoother" is used to flatten out even more. The Smoother is a tool that has flat edge on a pole that is pulled over the surface.
The floor looked awesome when complete. It took 3 people about 90 minutes to resurface 1200 square feet. When complete you could see a perfect transition at all the doorways, entrance door could swing open freely, transition to tile in kitchen was perfect.
The next day dark brown Acetone concrete dyes were sprayed randomly on the floor. Then a diluted brown concrete acid stain was sprayed over the entire floor and left on for 1 hour. Then they rinsed the acid stain to stop the chemical reaction with the concrete and to remove any residue.
The final step in the coloring process was application of diluted brown water based concrete dyes over the entire floor. The process was a combination of spraying then evening out the dye with a thick microfiber mop.
The next day the self leveling concrete was sealed with 2 coats of a solvent based concrete sealer.
The last step which brought it all together was application of a high solids floor finish. Once the second coat was applied the floor came alive.
The final result was a highly functional, decorative, low maintenance floor. One very unique feature is the importance of wall color and lighting. The floor picked up reds from the awning outside. Copper panels reflected a copper color onto the floor. This is a feature that is not achieved from other flooring products and is critical when working with decorative concrete.
There were imperfections as with all decorative concrete floors. But generally the floor was a thing of beauty. Any imperfections would not be evident since 80% over the floor would be covered with tables and chairs.
Christmas Sales OmniMount ECSB Component Shelf for CRT TVs and Video Accessories 201
Dec 23, 2011 21:03:25
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Christmas Sales OmniMount ECSB Component Shelf for CRT TVs and Video Accessories Feature
- Tempered glass shelf with metal wall plate, concealed bolts and integrated cable management
- Holds DVD player, VCR, cable box, satellite, etc., with support for up to 30 lbs.
- Pivoting arm for side-to-side movement; black nylon stabilizing strap
- Includes complete hardware kit for installation; single-stud mounting
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 9.1 x 20.1 inches (457 x 231 x 571 mm) (W x H x D)
Christmas Sales OmniMount ECSB Component Shelf for CRT TVs and Video Accessories Overview
The Omnimount ECSB is a glass wall shelf that is designed to hold a cable box, DVD player or most any other component that needs to be located next to a mounted television.Christmas Sales OmniMount ECSB Component Shelf for CRT TVs and Video Accessories Specifications
The ECS is a glass wall shelf that is designed to hold a cable box, DVD player or most any other component that needs to be located next to a mounted television.
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Made for Electronics
The ECS shelf is made with 8mm tempered glass, an the wall plate hides bolts, for a clean, modern look. The wall plate features integrated cable management, for concealing messy cabling.
The shelf features a pivoting arm, for side-to-side movement, and a black nylon stabilizing strap for keeping your components in place.
Hardware Included
The ECS includes a complete hardware kit for installation, and is intedned to be mounted on a single wall stud.
ECS Specs
- Supports up to: 30 lbs (13.6 kg) maximum shelf capacity
- Shelf: 8mm tempered glass
- Pan: Left and right
- Mounting: Single-stud mounting
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 9.1 x 20.1 inches (457 x 231 x 571 mm) (W x H x D)
- Color: Black with clear glass and Platinum with clear glass
About OmniMount
OmniMount, an innovator of A/V mounts and furniture for more than a quarter century, is the choice of professional installers and the brand most recommended by flat panel manufacturers.
What's in the Box
Glass Shelf, Mounting Arm, Mounting Arm Cover, Wall Bracket, Wall Bracket Cover, Complete Mount Installation Hardware Kit, Instruction Manual
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