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40 SEPTEMBER 2016 COATINGSPROMAG.COM Floor and Hoof Solution Surface preparation was vital not only on the walls but also on the f loor. T he Concare team removed the rubber mats and all remaining adhesive using A irtec scarifiers. Once the f loors were properly prepared, the crew spray applied the pretreat- ment material to the concrete f loor per specs at 150 –200 square feet per gallon (3.7– 4.9 m² per liter). " T he Protect A M-PT has all of the same antimicrobial and penetrative properties as the material used on the walls, but it is slightly less viscous since it is applied on horizontal versus vertical surfaces," said Puszy nski. After 24-hours, the crew used trowels to apply applied Protect AM-UC-RP, a rapid curing cementitious urethane coating. e specially designed Hoof Guard 36 was then broad- cast to rejection into the cementitious coating. "e Hoof Guard 36 broadcast layer is what will keep the giraffe's hooves filed and healthy," stated Puszynski. is layer of the coating system has a finished thickness of approximately 5 ⁄16-inch (7.9 mm). It was then time for the crew to apply the finish coat to the floors. PIP's Protect 2000 AM-UR is a high-solids, high-gloss, two-part, aliphatic polyurethane coating. According to Puszynski, this coating is antimicrobial, ultraviolet (UV) stable, and offers excellent chemical resistance, making it a perfect choice for the final layer of PIP's coating system for the giraffe exhibit. e finish coat was roller applied at a thickness of 15–16 mils (381.0–406.4 microns). roughout the eight days of the project, the Concare crew paid close attention to all matters of safety, wearing dust masks, safety glasses, safety shoes, and Ty vek protective suits when necessary. The Height of Success According to Puszynski, the Niabi Zoo and its tallest residents are thrilled with the new walls and floor of their indoor enclo- sure. "e giraffes can no longer break apart the wall and floor covering, which is a wonderful development for their overall safety. e seamless and antimicrobial PIP coating system is also keeping them safe from harmful microorganisms. Together with Protective Industrial Polymers, we were able to offer solutions that went above and beyond what the animal experts at zoo thought were possible. at's a great feeling," said Puszynski. A lso, with each step, the giraffes at the Niabi Zoo are receiving the best hoof care around. "Niabi Zoo had used our floor products in the past and noticed a dramatic decrease in hoof maintenance costs due to our high-wearing, yet easily cleanable topcoat texture," Newberg said. "For this project, we further tailored the system to be completely antimicrobial for both the floor and walls." at's a tall order fulfilled! CP Giraffe Enclosure Overhaul VENDOR TEAM Airtec Equipment manufacturer Industriestrasse 40 CH-4455 Zunzgen/BL Switzerland 41 (0)61-976-9525 www.airtecusa.com Metabo Equipment manufacturer 1231 Wilson Dr. West Chester, PA 19380 (800) 638-2264 www.metabo.us Protective Industrial Polymers Coatings Manufacturer 7875 Bliss Pkwy. North Ridgeville, OH 44039 (440) 327-0015 www.protectpoly.com Skyjack Inc. Equipment manufacturer 55 Campbell Rd. Guelph, ON, Canada N1H1B9 (877) 755-4387 www.skyjack.com Tyvek by DuPont Safety equipment manufacturer 1007 Market St. Wilmington, DE 19898 (302) 774-1000 www.tyvek.com To the walls' 5,620 square feet (522.1 m²), the crew removed the old system using grinders. In total, the crew completed the repair and coating of walls and floors over the course of eight days. According to Ron Puszynski, president of Concare Inc., "The giraffes can no longer break apart the wall and floor covering, which is a wonderful development for their overall safety."