Have you been burned by a concrete repair contractors? Patches fail, they don’t clean up the mess they leave behind, or overall they just do poor work? There are signs to watch out for when hiring concrete repair work. Price Should Not Determine how you Hire Concrete Repair Contractors Although price is important, here is…
Concrete floors are typically nothing but a headache for most facilities managers and building owners. They crack and crumble, are hard to maintain, and their durability is often questioned. However, there are concrete polishing solutions that might be right for your business – here are the top 5. Top 5 Ways Concrete Polishing Solutions are…
Concrete floor sealing is an important first step in any new construction or warehouse renovation. Sealing the floor from dust creates a maintenance-friendly floor that also reduces the wear on forklift tires. There are several ways to achieve a professional warehouse floor sealing project depending on your facility’s needs and traffic. Warehouse Floor Sealing Options:…
Are your warehouse concrete floors in bad shape? Are they damaged, deteriorated, and possibly ruined? Maybe you don’t have a warehouse – maybe you are renovating an abandoned shopping center into a new complex and the floors are in terrible shape. What are your options for concrete floor renovation? …
A polished concrete floor is not new news, but it may be new to you, especially if you are facing a flooring renovation project. Breaking down the pros and cons of having your concrete floor polished may help you make your decision. In addition, we will look at the facilities suitable for polished concrete. Benefits…
One of the most difficult jobs of a facilities manager is keeping the floor clean. From black forklift tire marks to dust and debris is it possible to have an easy and affordable concrete maintenance plan in your warehouse, factory, or other facility with concrete floors? Understanding Why Concrete Floor Maintenance is Difficult: It might…
Many national retail grocers and independent grocers are switching to polished concrete from their traditional VCT flooring, but why? We have spoken with several on this topic and the outcomes range across the board from in favor … to not. Find out why some grocery stores prefer polished concrete and other don’t – and what…
While there are many advantages of concrete floor polishing, there are 4 distinct opportunities for a cost savings and environmental impacts that we will discuss in this post. For more information on polished concrete, click here. How can Concrete Floor Polishing Benefit You? Benefit #1: Easier and Lower Cost Maintenance: It is true, the cost…
It’s not uncommon for people to have a poor experience with any contractor, especially a concrete floor polisher. Concrete polishing contractors range from one-man shows to very large corporations, but it is the operational style that can make or break someone’s experience with a concrete floor polisher. So, what are the signs to watch for…
CONCRETE POLISHING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY A. SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLISHED CONCRETE 1. This specification includes specific requirements for concrete mix, placement and protection of concrete work. It is the General Contractors, GC responsibility to insure all trades are aware of proper care for and protection of concrete surface during construction to insure…