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Dec
21
Polishing Concrete

Commercial and Retail Polished Floor Benefits:


Using the slab on grade as the finished floor surface is more cost effective, maintenance costs are lower



Polished floors are easy to clean, requiring only occasional damp mopping. They also eliminate the need for messy waxes or coatings as well as the associated labor, time, and expense to apply them.



Polished concrete does not require hazardous coatings, cleaners or adhesives


The most common places polished concrete is used include:



  • Large warehouses and warehouse outlets

  • Retail stores

  • Hotels and restaurants

  • Office buildings

  • Auto showrooms

  • Private residences


Almost any structurally sound concrete floor, whether new or old, can be polished.



Existing floors typically require some surface preparation prior to polishing to remove dirt, grease, coatings, or blemishes



An experienced contractor can usually determine a floor's suitability