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Concrete Polishing

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.

How To Gauge Grinders for Polished Concrete Jobs

Tips & How-Tos Tools & Equipment Concrete Polishing Vol. 17 No. 4 - May/June 2017 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

Before purchasing a grinding/polishing machine, polished concrete contractors must determine what types of jobs they are seeking — smaller custom-design projects or larger-volume ones.

Concrete Countertop Polishing Tips and Tricks

Tips & How-Tos Tools & Equipment Concrete Polishing Concrete Countertops Vol. 7 No. 2 - March/April 2007 by Nick Bertram Comments are Disabled

Concrete countertops are a very hot item these days, and fabricating them can be much easier than you think — when you use the right tools and technique. This is the key to eliminating frustration and ultimately producing a quality product.

Schools and Public Facilities Weigh the Benefits of Polished Concrete

Concrete Maintenance Concrete Polishing Vol. 17 No. 5 - July 2017 by David Swindle II Comments are Disabled

Every year, schools and municipalities spend millions of dollars replacing old worn-out carpet and vinyl composite tiles. The cost of replacing these traditional flooring materials is quite expensive and in most cases not at all green. For the past several years facilities are looking at polished concrete as an option.

Moisture and its Effect on Polished Concrete Finishes

Concrete Polishing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 14 No. 4 - May/June 2014 by Jennifer Faller Comments are Disabled

All things in polished concrete relate to physics and chemistry. With that in mind, let’s look at how moisture interacts with concrete and polishing chemicals, with an additional focus on efflorescence.

How to Choose Abrasives for Polishing Concrete

Tips & How-Tos Tools & Equipment Concrete Polishing Vol. 17 No. 2 - February/March 2017 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

The processes used for polishing concrete are quite possibly the most misunderstood piece of the business. A tremendous amount of sales propaganda is available that can either provide some clarity or add serious confusion.

Power Trowel Polishing Offers Faster, Less Expensive Polishing Method

Tools & Equipment Concrete Polishing Vol. 17 No. 8 - November/December 2017 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

It’s going to take the industry by storm. It’s a game changer. Revolutionary. In the case of polishing concrete with power trowel machinery, all those phrases might well prove true. Or, maybe not. Revolutionary? You could make that claim. Game changer? Yes, but… Perhaps it’s best to conclude the jury’s […]

The Differences Between Mechanically and Chemically Polished Concrete

Concrete Polishing Vol. 17 No. 8 - November/December 2017 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

How do you tell if a floor has been profiled correctly without the use of a testing device? As a contractor, manufacturer or customer, this is an important topic. When polished concrete initially came to the market it was mainly used for industrial and manufacturing facilities.

Polishing Concrete: Putting a High Shine on an Old Mix

Vol. 1 No. 3 - Fall 2001 Concrete Polishing by Dave Cagle Comments are Disabled

Super smooth concrete, buffed to a gloss, seems too nice for a hardware store, much less a warehouse place. Don’t be fooled. The near-mirror finish not only looks good and is tough, it also saves money by dramatically cutting the labor and materials needed to clean and maintain it.

The Three Stages of Grinding and Polishing Concrete Countertops

Concrete Polishing Concrete Countertops Vol. 13 No. 5 - July 2013 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Achieving a fine polished look in concrete countertops requires using progressively finer grits of diamond pads.

Floor Flatness and Levelness Can Severely Affect Polished Concrete Pricing

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Floor flatness (FF) and floor levelness (FL) are measurements by which architects can hold concrete placement contractors accountable and provide a quality control level during the initial placement of concrete slabs.