Massey Building-Future Site of Iberia Bank
Commercial office space in the Massey Building of Birmingham, Alabama has undergone renovations for the future site of Iberia Bank. Contractors were met with an existing concrete substrate with a 3” deep cavity, contaminants throughout the space with standard gypsum in areas, and former patches and repaired areas. Schönox SEZ Plus, VD Primer, and Schönox US with roughly 60% sand aggregate added, then a final pour of Schönox US were products used to repair and prep the subfloor for ceramic tile.
Completed in 1924, the historic Massey building in Birmingham, AL was named for its original developer, R.W. Massey. Taking inspiration from Spanish Moorish architecture, the building features spiral-fluted columns and pointed elements atop the parapet meant to mimic minarets.
Existing Substrate
The existing substrate had a variety of issues including: cavities where walls had been removed, uneven concrete layers in need of leveling, the presence of residual glue from ceramic tiles, and deteriorating ordinary gypsum material.
Priming Using Schönox VD
Schönox VD, universal acrylic primer, is applied over the existing concrete subfloor. Schönox VD is used to reduce absorption, bind residual dust, and increase adhesion.
Concrete Repair Using Schönox SEZ Plus
Schönox US Is Poured to Create Long-Lasting Subfloor
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