Tight deadlines and technically challenging site conditions can make or break a project, especially when faced with the requirement to ensure office operations in the building will continue during renovations. When Gensler Architects approached UZIN regarding technical help with the renovation of their Washington, D.C. headquarters, a project team was assembled to assist and help the project run smoothly. UZIN partnered with Mid-Atlantic Floors and Gensler’s team of architects and designers, project managers and other sub-contractors. The team had less than 48 hours to renovate a portion of the second floor of the office complex while the office continued to operate during regular business hours, meaning the team had to plan and outline the project and then begin work on Friday night and completely finish the first phase by Monday morning.
After initial demolition, construction and substrate preparation, the team first primed the floors on the second level in all common areas, lobby/reception area, kitchen and corridors with UZIN PE 414 Primer to help minimize cracking and later applied UZIN PE 280 Primer as a bonding agent prior to leveling. Contractors then installed UZIN’s NC 170 leveling compound over the old concrete throughout these same areas. The PE 414 added surface strengthening properties and speed, and the PE 280’s carbon fiber technology and fast dry capabilities allowed the installation team to save valuable time. When the leveling application was complete, Pallmann Pall-X 96 and Pall-X 98 finishes were applied as a final sealer coat. These highly durable finishes were perfect for the high wear commercial areas throughout this project. So the team was able to prep, prime, level and seal in time for the start of work on the following Monday morning.