Simple yet sophisticated, mechanically polished concrete is rapidly growing in popularity thanks to its aesthetics, versatility, and durability. Concrete can be given a matte, satin, or glossy fi nish. A stain can be applied in any color to match room design. Low maintenance costs and durability make it a very economical luxury fl oor system.
Any concrete slab, no matter how new or old, can be mechanically polished, stained, and sealed. You can put any color you want to the concrete floors, which paired with the beautiful and natural mechanically polished will bring life to the concrete. The result of this treatment is a floor that is stylish, durable, and has the lowest maintenance cost of any other floor.
We incorporate our vast experience grinding natural stone to this relatively new technology to bring you a product of the highest quality and service.
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Polished concrete has many advantages: it is cost efficient, durable, easy to maintain, dust proof, slip resistant, LEED friendly, versatile, and has increased light reflectivity.
Not only the cost per square foot can be lower than with other high-quality floor surfaces. With low maintenance costs and a long life-cycle thanks to the concrete's durability polished concrete is a very economical solution in the long run.
Depending on the foot traffic, weekly mopping is enough to let the floors look like new for years. The applied sealer on top helps to protect the floors from stains and abrasion.
Concrete itself is a highly durable material that has been used in industrial environments for years. When polishing the floor we densify the concrete even more to make it more resilient.
Concrete can take on color and a polished sheen. With a great variety of applicable stains, patterns, or stencils polished concrete floors can be so much more than "cold" or "industrial". Hence, polished concrete can fit in almost every environment.
With its smooth surface and the ease of cleaning a polished concrete floor it is the perfect solution for dust allergy sufferers. Yet, it is not any more slippery than other hard flooring surfaces.
With polished concrete floors there's no need of hazardous coatings, or cleaners. Also its high light reflectivity helps reducing the need of artificial lighting. Concrete is not only sustainable itself, it also helps obtaining points to get the building's LEED certification.
Polished concrete floors can be found in high-scale restaurants and luxury homes. With its diversity and a customized design we can make the floor look unique, yet sophisticated.
Due to the concrete’s durability it can withstand pressure from heavy equipments like cars, trucks, or other machines. Hence, it is a commonly used material for commercial areas such as garages or warehouses. Yet, its durability might become useful in other areas exposed to high foot traffic, high heels, pet claws, or other scratching.
Thanks to various flooring options polished concrete floors can also be used in many interior designs like a hotel foyer or a restaurant, or even in residential environments to give your home a modern look.
Any concrete slab, no matter how new or old, can be mechanically polished, stained, and sealed. You can put any color you want to the concrete floors, which paired with the beautiful and natural mechanically polished will bring life to the concrete. The result of this treatment is a floor that is stylish, durable, and has the lowest maintenance cost of any other floor.
We incorporate our vast experience grinding natural stone to this relatively new technology to bring you a product of the highest quality and service.
More info coming soon.
The fact that concrete is a durable material that has a long life span is commonly known. Yet, it is rather having a poor reputation of being a dirty and grey floor. Even though there is so much more to concrete floors than this. Our team transforms them into a stylish and resilient floor solution. The concept is simple yet brilliant! With our special equipment we grind and polish the concrete floors to expose the stronger concrete beneath. This does not only make the floor more durable, there are also no limits to your creativity. With our expertise and your creativity we can customize your floor design to best meet your needs. By coloring it, applying textures and patterns, or adding logo and stencils we make your floor look unique and break new grounds.
The first step in the process is aggressively grinding the concrete to remove any old paint, glue, thinset, or any other superficial contaminant or stain.
The following steps include grinding the concrete floors with resin-bonded diamonds to bring the floors to a polish. At some point in this step the stain is applied to the floors if desired, and the concrete is densified to harden it and leave it ready for the full polish.
The final step is to bring the concrete to the desired level of shine, which could be matte, satin, or highly polished. After this, the floors are sealed with an impregnating sealer and burnished twice.
The aggregate exposure class denotes the surface exposure after the grinding and polishing process. You can choose in between polishing only the cement paste at the surface without exposing aggregate (new slabs only), over a fine aggregate exposure, to exposing medium / large aggregates.
Any concrete slab, no matter how new or old, can be mechanically polished, stained, and sealed. You can put any color you want to the concrete floors, which paired with the beautiful and natural mechanically polished will bring life to the concrete. The result of this treatment is a floor that is stylish, durable, and has the lowest maintenance cost of any other floor.
We incorporate our vast experience grinding natural stone to this relatively new technology to bring you a product of the highest quality and service.
More info coming soon.
Any concrete slab, no matter how new or old, can be mechanically polished, stained, and sealed. You can put any color you want to the concrete floors, which paired with the beautiful and natural mechanically polished will bring life to the concrete. The result of this treatment is a floor that is stylish, durable, and has the lowest maintenance cost of any other floor.
We incorporate our vast experience grinding natural stone to this relatively new technology to bring you a product of the highest quality and service.
More info coming soon.
The level of sheen defines the sharpness of images of objects produced by reflection at a polished surface, sometimes called image clarity. Depending on the grit we stop polishing at polished concrete floors can be matte or shiny. Choose the finish you desire.
Virtually any color can be applied to the concrete. Custom designs like logos or other artwork can be added.
Any concrete slab, no matter how new or old, can be mechanically polished, stained, and sealed. You can put any color you want to the concrete floors, which paired with the beautiful and natural mechanically polished will bring life to the concrete. The result of this treatment is a floor that is stylish, durable, and has the lowest maintenance cost of any other floor.
We incorporate our vast experience grinding natural stone to this relatively new technology to bring you a product of the highest quality and service.
More info coming soon.
The cost of polished concrete varies depending on the class and level of finish chosen. Costs can be lower for large and open spaces, and higher for smaller spaces with lots of walls.
Any concrete slab, no matter how new or old, can be mechanically polished, stained, and sealed. You can put any color you want to the concrete floors, which paired with the beautiful and natural mechanically polished will bring life to the concrete. The result of this treatment is a floor that is stylish, durable, and has the lowest maintenance cost of any other floor.
We incorporate our vast experience grinding natural stone to this relatively new technology to bring you a product of the highest quality and service.
More info coming soon.
What is mechanically concrete polishing?
A mechanically polished concrete floor is a floor solution in which we mechanically grind the concrete to a smooth surface in a multistep process. The quantity of grinding steps depends on the concrete’s condition and hardness as well as the desired finish. For the finish you can define the level of shine and aggregate exposure. With the application of concrete stains a variety of designs can be achieved.
What are the advantages of polished concrete?
Polished concrete provides a smooth surface that is durable, light reflective, and easy to maintain.
Can all concrete be polished?
Not all concrete floors can be polished with satisfactory results. Quality and density of the concrete, as well as floor levelness and its condition may impact the desired result. To find out if your floor is a good candidate for polishing call us for a free consultation. If your floor is not a good candidate for polishing there are other options to consider like an Epoxy coating.
Will you see cracks and holes when polishing an old concrete floor?
Our team can patch all cracks and holes within the process of polishing the floor. Small cracks or holes will then blend in while grinding the floor. Depending on the patch’s size it might be visible after. However, this gives the floor its organic look people are going for when choosing the polished concrete solution.
Are decorative polished concrete floors expensive?
The price per square foot depends on the finish and design. Compared to other high-end floor solutions concrete floors often are an economical alternative. Another factor that needs to be considered is maintenance and cleaning costs. Those being low can save you money in the long run.
Are polished concrete floors slippery?
Polished concrete floors are not any more slippery than other hard flooring surfaces like marble or ceramic tile floors when kept clean and dry. Official tests to determine the coefficient of friction (DCOF) have shown that regardless of the level of shine all test results significantly exceeded the required DCOF of 0.42 for tiles in indoor areas that may get wet in use.
How much maintenance do polished concrete floors need?
Polished concrete floors are easy to maintain. The use of a concrete densifier helps to harden and dust-proof the surface. The extent of maintenance depends on the traffic the floors are receiving. Residential floors with light foot traffic have different needs than commercial spaces with high traffic. With low traffic, simple cleaning like dust and wet mopping keeps the floors looking like new for many years. Also, we are only using high-quality sealers and top coats that better protect the floors from stains and abrasion.
What is aggregate exposure?
Every concrete is a mix of cement, sand, water, and gravel. These rock fragments is what we call aggregate. The aggregate exposure class denotes the surface exposure after the grinding and polishing process.
How much sheen do I want?
The level of shine defines the sharpness of images of objects produced by reflection at a polished surface, sometimes called image clarity. It is determined by the grit we polish the concrete floor up to. The process' last step of applying the impregnating sealer and burnishing the floor will refine the sheen even more.
Already at a matte finish (400 grit) you can see some sheen to the floor, especially from a distance looking at the floor as a whole. With every polishing pass after that the shine, but mostly the clarity of the reflection, will increase. A highly polished finish (3000 grit) has a high degree of shine, so that when standing directly over the surface you can see your reflection with clarity.
How does stained polished concrete look like?
In interior settings, we mostly use concentrated water-based dyes that penetrate the concrete and create a variegated look with a translucent finish.
New construction - what do I need to consider if I want to polish my concrete floors?
Since you know that you want to get your concrete slab polished, you will want the contractor to be extra careful and pour it to an even finish. If you can, specify a stronger concrete - maybe commercial grade. Market recommendations are concrete mixtures with 4,000 psi and higher. Generally, the denser and harder the concrete, the better outcome we can expect when polishing the floor. The slab should be in place at least 28 days before we can begin polishing the floor to ensure adequate curing.
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