Manufacturing polished concrete floors is a process that’s completed after the slab has been poured. No polished concrete company can promise a flawless outcome, because so many variables can come into play during the pouring of the concrete. The composition of the concrete matrix, the ambient temperature and humidity, and the stability of the earth…
The idea of demolition work excites many of us, and your experienced polished concrete contractor is no exception. Demolishing something that someone else painstakingly created gives us a good bit of glee, even if we don’t have the satisfaction of swinging a sledgehammer. We mostly use ride-on machines for the demolition work. The bigger the…
Why would a factory floor need repairs? Your factory is likely a bustling place, with two or three shifts of employees working hard to produce the goods your company sells. In addition to all of that foot traffic, you probably have some forklifts, hand carts, and maybe some even bigger machinery running along your walkways…
If you think you have challenges that might prevent your concrete floors from being renovated, you may be wrong. This industrial concrete restoration project detailed here was challenged by operating on the third level of a heavy industrial manufacturing plant, on the furnace deck, in a 24 hour a day, seven day a week operational…
Method and material specifications are NOT suitable for polished concrete and this paper is to explain the reasons. However, first, before that explanation, it is probably best to have an understanding of the different types of specifications for construction projects and their implications for contractors. For architects, engineers, and many others, this may be redundant,…
As an owner of a concrete floor that is going to receive densifier, here are some advantages and disadvantages of choosing a densifier product that is best suited for your needs and expectations. Often times, a floor’s finish will call for a generic specification of: “use either a lithium silicate, sodium silicate, potassium silicate, or…
If your facility has finished concrete floors, you have probably come to appreciate their durability and the ease with which they are maintained. Perhaps over the years, you have come to take for granted their low dusting and high light reflectivity. However, no concrete floor is immune to various forms of damage. The good news…
People tend to assume concrete floor cleaning is complicated and requires lots of expensive products and equipment. This couldn’t be further from the truth! For a facility with average types and amounts of traffic, keeping polished concrete floors clean is incredibly simple. Using very basic equipment and clean water is usually all it takes to…
Concrete polishing is not the right answer for every floor, nor are concrete coatings the right solution for every floor. So how to decide which solution is the best for your concrete floor? For considerations in large retail stores (big box or grocery), large commercial facilities (automotive service center), warehouses, or industrial facilities, it is…
If you have acquired an existing building with an old concrete floor, we suggest you look into concrete floor refinishing. Concrete floors are an increasingly popular alternative to more traditional flooring. They are incredibly durable compared to other flooring types, and they are very easy to clean and maintain. However, when it comes to…