Floor Repair and Vinyl Base Replacement

in Skokie, IL

Services Performed

Commercial Flooring, Concrete Floor Repair and Resurfacing, Epoxy Flooring, Non-slip Flooring, Restaurant and Food Service Painting

Location

Skokie, IL

Client Background

This client, a family-owned business established in 1948, is an iconic Chicago restaurant known for its distinctive architecture and proprietary hot dog recipe. With multiple locations in Chicagoland, the local legend continues to serve its unique namesake to hungry patrons.

Facility Description

The project took place at the restaurant in Skokie, Illinois, focusing on the potato-peeling and storage rooms. The combined area of the project was 1,300 sq. ft., covering both floor repair and vinyl cove base replacement.

Requested Maintenance

The primary maintenance request was floor repair in the potato-peeling and storage rooms. The facility was facing issues with cracks in the floor, drainage problems, and holes in the vinyl base that allowed pests to enter.

Decision Driver and Timing

The main driver for this project was an upcoming audit, which necessitated repairing cracks and holes to meet health and safety standards. To minimize disruption to operations, the work needed to be completed during business hours and on Sundays.

Scope of Work

Machine and hand grind the floor to remove the existing coating and open up the concrete
Patch all cracks and spalls using Rustoleum Instapatch
Prime the floor with Corotech V156 Moisture Tolerant Epoxy
Broadcast aggregate sand for anti-slip properties
Apply top coat with Corotech V430 100% Solids Epoxy
Remove existing vinyl cove base and install a new one
Clean up the work area

Notable Details

The client provided a designated area for the generator and supplied power for the project. The areas were cleared prior to Painters USA's arrival, facilitating a smooth start to the repair work.

The project was scheduled to minimize disruption to the restaurant's operations, allowing the facility to continue serving customers while the maintenance work was underway.

Client Satisfaction

Our client expressed satisfaction with Painters USA's quality and efficiency of work. The repairs not only addressed the immediate audit concerns but also enhanced the overall safety and cleanliness of the iconic facility's work areas for the foreseeable future.