The purpose of polishing concrete is to refine and strengthen concrete floors, producing a reflective and highly durable surface. Distressed concrete is often repaired and restored creating a truly unique decorative surface.
*Please note that concrete slabs will vary and are unique with varied amounts and levels of rock, results will can vary.
Joints cracks and defects in the surface are repaired.
Multiple passes are completed with metal bond diamonds using progressively higher diamond grits.
Depending on the level of aggregate exposure, additional metal diamond passes may be completed.
A chemical densifier is applied to harden and dust proof the concrete.
Honing and polishing is completed with multiple passes using progressively higher resin bond diamond tooling until the desired sheen is achieved.
A protective sealant is applied to protect the surface. Depending on traffic and use of the floor, different types of sealants will be applied.
Concrete coatings come in many formulations and have varying characteristics designed for specific applications in industrial or decorative projects. It is important to understand the environment and surface to be coated to choose the correct coating products. Chemical exposure, moisture, thermal variances, slippery conditions, and wear requirements are all important considerations when choosing the correct concrete coating system.
The concrete floor is tested for moisture levels and contaminants that could affect coating installation or require mitigation.
Surface is mechanically diamond ground when necessary and shot-blasted to clean and profile the surface.
Repairs are completed as necessary.
Coatings are installed in multiple processes that take from as little as one day up to many days to fully install.
After installation is complete, the area can be returned to service in as little as 24 hours or as long as 7 days depending on the coatings specification and properties.
Fully removing contaminants such as glue, mastic, paint or old flooring residue from concrete surfaces is an important step before polishing, installing new flooring or coating the floor. Often mechanically diamond grinding will remove their contaminants using specialized diamond tooling suited for the different materials. Care is used not to damage the surface.
First any flooring that is to be removed is tested for hazardous materials and confirmed to be safe. An alternative specific removal process will be required if any hazardous materials are identified.
Concrete grinders are utilized with specialized tooling to remove different types of materials.
All grinding equipment is connected to dust collection vacuums with Hepa filtration.
