Polished Concrete

Services

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Sheen levels

MATTE FINISH

A matte sheen absorbs light and enhances the natural tones of the existing concrete.

Grit Level: 100
Gloss Meter: 20

LOW SHEEN

Gives a sleek look, similar to a matte finish, but with a slight shine that provides some light reflection.

Grit Level: 400
Gloss Meter: 20 – 35

HIGH SHEEN

A high level of light reflectivity makes this our most popular flooring service. Color will reflect off of surrounding objects.

Grit Level: 800
Gloss Meter: 35 – 50

HIGH GLOSS

Uniform, glossy appearance will reflect the lighting in the facility, and will mirror the colors from the objects surrounding it.

Grit Level: 3000
Gloss Meter: 50(+)

AGGREGATE EXPOSURE LEVELS

MEDIUM AGGREGATE

Mainly 1/8″ to 1/4″ aggregate, with paste and large aggregate randomly exposed.

LARGE AGGREGATE

Mainly 1/4″ to 3/8″+ aggregate, with paste and fines in between.

SALT & PEPPER FINISH

Mainly fine sands up 1/8″ aggregate, with paste and large aggregate randomly exposed.

CREAM FINISH

Mainly paste, with fine sands randomly exposed.

Why

POLISHED CONCRETE

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PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE

The higher grit tooling used, the higher the reflectivity – all based on the sheen level you want your floor to have. Polished concrete resists marks of tires, and staining from oil and chemicals.

EASY AND INEXPENSIVE TO MAINTAIN

AS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR FACILITY UPKEEP, YOU WANT AN OPTION THAT LOOKS GOOD AND IS EASY TO MAINTAIN. INSTEAD OF SPENDING COUNTLESS HOURS TRYING TO KEEP YOUR FLOOR IN GOOD CONDITION BY WAXING AND BUFFING, POLISHED CONCRETE REQUIRES VERY LITTLE MAINTENANCE – AT LEAST 30% LESS THAN VCT TILE. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO KEEP THE FLOOR LOOKING GREAT IS TO SWEEP AND DAMP MOP AS NEEDED. BECAUSE THE PROTECTIVE SURFACE WORKS AS A BARRIER AGAINST SPILLS, CLEANUP IS KEPT SIMPLE. POLISHED CONCRETE WILL NOT HARBOR DUST, DIRT, AND ALLERGENS.

GREEN FLOORING

Concrete does not have a high thermal conductivity, which means it will take quite a long time to heat up and to cool down, creating an insulating effect and helping to balance temperature fluctuations. Using your existing slab and not adding a flooring that would need to be removed or replaced in the future is a sustainable solution because it not only decreases material use but also the need for replacement – helping both the environment and your building maintenance costs. Polished concrete can also be sealed with low VOC (volatile organic compounds) to further decrease any environmental impact. With a polished concrete floor, there is also increased light reflectivity, projecting a professional image and saving on lighting costs. Polished concrete will add more light to the area without the cost of adding fixtures by reflecting light from windows and current lights. During installation, dry, dust-controlled equipment filters and vacuums filter out 99.9% of all airborne dust. With no adhesives or coatings applied, and use of existing building substrate, it is very helpful in LEED projects.

FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS:

– Harder and stronger than other floor finishes
– Does not lift, peel or flake
– Dense surface helps protect against absorption of oil and contaminants
– Resists tire
– More abrasion resistant than unfinished concrete
– No hydrostatic / vapor pressure issues
– Creates a flat and level surface
– Typically meets/ exceeds OSHA recommends of static coefficient friction of 0.5

ECONOMIC BENEFITS:

– No downtime while chemical processes cure
– Lower initial costs compared to most other floor coverings
– One-time application with minimal maintenance
– Lower maintenance costs with less wear on cleaning equipment and consumables
– Long life cycle

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS:

– Dry, dust-controlled equipment filters out 99.9% of all airborne dust
– Qualifies for LEED projects
– No coating, urethane, waxes or topical coatings applied
– No slurry and no VOC’s
– No application odors