Department of Agriculture

The Challenge

The Georgia Dept. of Agriculture project in downtown Atlanta presented a demanding environment from the start. Located on busy Washington Street, the site required complex logistical planning, including closing two lanes of city traffic to accommodate the 4 bag pump, Bobcat equipment, and essential sand deliveries.

On the inside, the team faced highly compromised subfloors. The existing surfaces were extremely rough from being chipped out with jackhammers, as well as exceptionally dry and pervious, which threatened to compromise the adhesion and cure of any standard underlayment.

Unique Project Obstacles

• Drastic Depth Variances: The floor profile was incredibly uneven. While 60% of the area needed a minimum underlayment cap of ⅛" to ¼, the remaining 40% required deep fills ranging from 1½ " up to a massive 3¾”.
• Preserving History: The installation had to perfectly meet up to an existing Terrazzo tile walkway that was being preserved for historical value, so the underlayment could not overflow or damage the feature.
• Urban Environment Controls: Because the work took place on an active downtown street, the crew had to take meticulous care to prevent material runoff into city storm drains while maintaining a clean, safe environment for heavy pedestrian and automobile traffic.

The Maxxon Solution

To tackle the dry, porous subfloors, the team applied a heavy coat of Maxxon Acrylic Primer to seal the substrate and ensure a secure bond.

To achieve a flat floor without spilling onto the historic Terrazzo, the crew bypassed traditional leveling pegs. Instead, they engineered a custom system using stacks of metal washers placed at varying heights determined by precise laser levels. Maxxon Level-Right® underlayment was then expertly poured to handle both the ultra-thin caps and the deep-fill zones seamlessly.

Project Outcome

Utilizing a skilled 7-man crew over 5 days on-site, the project was completed safely, cleanly, and on schedule. This project showcased Maxxon’s Changing the Game program. The Maxxon Commercial Team partnered with flooring contractor Real Floors, distributor All South Flooring, and applicator Structis Atlanta to tackle this large, deep pour while improving costs, schedules, and performance. Despite the floor's complexity, this collaboration dramatically accelerated the schedule—leaving the Georgia Dept. of Agriculture with a flat, structurally sound floor, all while preserving the building's historic terrazzo features and maintaining downtown traffic safety.