The Benefits of Polished Concrete
Concrete is super durable and long-lasting. A nicely polished concrete floor will give the space a more dynamic look. For commercial uses, the strength and durability of concrete can’t be beat.
- Makes use of existing materials so there is no need to install anything.
- Low Maintenance, easy to clean and highly durable
- Reduces dust mites and allergen problems and does not support mold growth.
- It is highly reflective increasing the lighting in the space.
- Will not chip or dent like softer surfaces like wood.
Polishing concrete helps to transform the look of a traditional dull gray concrete slab into a beautiful marble-esque flooring option that is ideal for almost any venue.
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What is Polished Concrete
The process of polishing concrete involves grinding the concrete with progressively finer grinding tools. The grinding tools are normally progressive grits of diamond cup whools and diamond polishing pads. The levels of polishing finish can be dull using a 400 grit, satin, using a an 800 to 1500 grit and high gloss when using a 3000 grit. It works very much as sandpaper in wood. Sealants, dyes or stains are often applied to increase the brilliance and protect the concrete surface.
This flooring finish is one of the most popular flooring options that does not involve wax, yet leaves a reflective, polished look. Concrete polish has become one of the most preferred concrete flooring options on the market for consumers.
Where Can You Use It
Concrete polish can be used in Industrial, Commercial and Residential applications.
Some of the places we have polished concrete are…
- Industrial Warehouses
- Storage Warehouses
- Warehouse Restoration
- Office Floors
- Restaurant Floors
- Salon Floors
- Showroom Floors
- Garage Floors
- Residential Home Floors
The Polishing process
- Cut top surface with 30 grit metal bonded pads to remove all oils and stains
- Repair all holes, cracks and joints
- Grind floor with 50 and 100 grit metal bonded pads to eliminate scratch marks
- Clean floor with auto-scrubber
- Apply densifier to strengthen the density of the concrete
- Polish floor with 200 grit resin & diamond bonded pads
- Apply densifier a second time
- Polish with 400 and 800 and 1500 grit resin and diamond pads
- 400 grit will be a low gloss, 800 a medium gloss and 1,500 grit a high gloss finish
- Apply 2 layers of Lythic penetrating sealer
- Burnish to a high shine with a 3000 grit metal encrusted pad
Polished Concrete Samples
