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Polished concrete is a process of progressive mechanical grinding, honing, densifying and polishing a concrete surface. This is done to achieve an aesthetically pleasing, highly durable, light-reflective finish.
This complex interior treatment pairs a multihued pattern of polished concrete with natural river-stone borders and detailing.
Ideal for distressed floors with lots of cracks, pits, chips or gouges, this versatile technique can be used to turn a fixer-upper into a masterpiece.
Mild-mannered, terrazzoesque floor by day, photoluminescent phenomenon by night. This glow-in-the-dark effect can brighten up any surface.
The technique has been created to add a delicate pattern to an already beautiful floor with the use of stencils.
Many of history’s most beautiful works of art were created for places of worship. These days, decorative concrete is doing its part to beautify churches across the country.
The "first cut" is the foundation for the polished concrete floor that you are going to create. But what is a "first cut"? In speaking with a wide range of concrete polishers, I’ve found that there seems to be three ways this question can be answered.
You’ve just finished a three-month polishing project. You went the extra mile to deliver a floor with great clarity. You left no residual scratch patterns. And your edge work blends flawlessly with the main body of the floor, and if dyed, it’s perfect. You’re excited to meet for the final […]
Identifying some of the basic building blocks of polishing and examine them in terms of “myth” or “accurate perception.”
School flooring has long been the domain of carpet and vinyl.
That’s changing. Officials who run elementary and secondary schools (and even colleges) are becoming aware of concrete flooring as an option. And concrete flooring professionals have begun to notice schools as a market.
In management or leadership training classes worldwide, you can learn about the five Ps for success: “Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.” I think these Ps can apply to polished concrete projects as well. There are several specific planning items that can be addressed that will help any polish project be successful.
