Business owners have to worry about a lot of things, polished concrete floors mean one less thing to worry about. This is because it can withstand heavy foot traffic, machine traffic, extreme temperatures, and whatever is thrown at it.
Polished concrete floors don’t trap dust, dirt, or allergen. Routine sweeping and mopping would be just fine. This reduces the cost of maintenance.
There is the misconception that polished concrete floors are slippery. Far from likely. The higher the gloss finish of concrete floors, the less slippery it is. This is because it has a high coefficient of friction.
To achieve polished concrete floors, harsh chemicals and sealants aren’t used. This makes it safe for the environment. Plus, it doesn’t trap dirt, dust, and allergens.
Polished concrete produces a mirror-like finish. This enhances the overall look of your industrial building.
You can customize your polished concrete floors just how you want them. There is a variety of colors, designs, and finishing options you can choose from.
compared to other floors such as tiles, vinyl, flagstones, etc, polished concrete is way affordable. Plus since it’s durable and requires low maintenance, this means more return on your investment.
Stamping concrete is no easy process, but if done right by professionals, the results can be amazing.
At College Station Polished concrete & Staining company, the following is our process for stamping concrete.
We prepare the surface by grinding. This is done to remove whatever coating is on the concrete slab. A 16-20 grit diamond abrasive is usually used.
If there are cracks or joints on the concrete surface, we seal them with a semi-rigid filler or an epoxy.
We begin to grind the surface with a diamond abrasive. This is usually with a 30 - 40 grit metal bonded diamond. Then, this is followed by an 80-grit, a 150-grit, or finer.
We apply a chemical hardener to densify the concrete surface.
This is where the polishing starts. We begin to polish the surface with a resin bond diamond grit ranging from 100 - 200. In some cases, we combine both.
We polish again using a 400 grit resin bond diamond. This is followed by an 800-grit
We finish off with a 1500-grit or 3000 grit resin bond diamond. (whichever we use depends on your desired sheen level)
This step is optional. We apply a stain guard to protect the concrete surface and make it easier to maintain.
Use the contact form below to tell us what concrete polishing service you need.
We evaluate your concrete slab, see if it’s suitable for the concrete solution you need, give our recommendations, and send you a quote.
You heard right - relax! We deliver your floor - just the way you want it, in no time. Never have to worry about your concrete floor again.