Polished Concrete

What is Polished Concrete?

Natural polished concrete is the green alternative in flooring and the economical choice for lasting beauty & floor performance. It is not a coating, rather a way of finishing the pre-existing concrete surface. The process involves grinding, densifying the surface and polishing to the desired final finish. The result is a floor that is stronger, more abrasion resistant, and lower maintenance than other floor systems. Imagine lower maintenance and increased durability of your floor through polishing the concrete that is already there. Polished concrete is a floor for today's commercial, industrial and retail businesses that will meet tomorrow's demands.

Why Natural Polished Concrete?

Natural polished concrete is economical, functional and "green!" Click here to download PDF

Economical:

  • Long Life Cycle of 6-7 years.
  • Reservice rate can be as low as 33%* of the initial cost to restore a floor to “like new” condition.
  • Low Maintenance costs.
  • Can reduce lighting needs due to higher reflected lighting.
  • Little to no down time during installation.

Functional:

  • Harder and stronger than other floor finishes.
  • More abrasion resistant than an unfinished concrete surface.
  • Increased resistance to impact damage.
  • Improves FF value of floor.
  • Meets or exceeds OSHA static coefficient of friction(SCOF) of 0.5. IPCI lists the SCOF for one particular floor at between 0.76-1.03 dry and .55-0.83 wet.

Green:

  • Dry grind process with HEPA filtration.
  • No VOC..
  • No Coatings, Urethanes, or waxing.
  • No Hazardous Material Disposal.
  • Longer lasting than comparative floor coverings.
  • No flooring to dispose of at the end of the life cycle. It typically only needs to be re-polished with the last couple of grits to achieve that “like new” look.

 Maintenance of a Polished Floor

A natural polished concrete floor is quite durable, but everyday traffic, wear, and spills can interfere with the lasting sheen if the floor is not properly maintained.  Soaps and brushes that are too abrasive will dull the shine of a polished floor very quickly.  Choosing products that are specifically designed for polished concrete floors will ensure the maximum longevity for the surface.

Click here to download "Maintenance of a Polished Floor" PDF
 

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