Many national retail grocers and independent grocers are switching to polished concrete from their traditional VCT flooring, but why? We have spoken with several on this topic and the outcomes range across the board from in favor … to not. Find out why some grocery stores prefer polished concrete and other don’t – and what…
While there are many advantages of concrete floor polishing, there are 4 distinct opportunities for a cost savings and environmental impacts that we will discuss in this post. For more information on polished concrete, click here. How can Concrete Floor Polishing Benefit You? Benefit #1: Easier and Lower Cost Maintenance: It is true, the cost…
It’s not uncommon for people to have a poor experience with any contractor, especially a concrete floor polisher. Concrete polishing contractors range from one-man shows to very large corporations, but it is the operational style that can make or break someone’s experience with a concrete floor polisher. So, what are the signs to watch for…
CONCRETE POLISHING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY A. SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLISHED CONCRETE 1. This specification includes specific requirements for concrete mix, placement and protection of concrete work. It is the General Contractors, GC responsibility to insure all trades are aware of proper care for and protection of concrete surface during construction to insure…
It’s not uncommon and you’re not alone: Most of our concrete repair calls are because the concrete floor damage is causing costly repairs to forklifts and it is an on-going problem. If you have found yourself replacing patches after patches in concrete joints and are tired of spending the effort on repairs to the floor…
The growing popularity of polished concrete has proven its many benefits for facilities ranging in sizes and needs. But the most significant benefit of polished concrete is that polished concrete reduces maintenance cost – by a lot. Here we are going to discuss the top 3 reasons why polished concrete reduces maintenance costs and how…
For most applications a polished concrete floor is a great option. Some of these facilities include: Big box stores Automotive stores and service bays Retail stores Warehouses Factories Schools Hospitals Churches Distribution Centers And MANY MORE The reason this flooring proves so well in a variety of building and stores is its longevity, cost-effectiveness, aesthetics,…
The FDA deems a concrete floor suitable when it is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. (Chapter 6: 6-201-11 of the FDA Food Code). While there are many flooring systems that meet this requirement such as epoxies, MMAs, and other concrete sealers they all have drawbacks that a polished concrete floor does not. Coatings vs Polished…
What has happened to the concrete here? This is newly poured concrete – what are the possibilities that caused this problem? How do we repair the concrete without ripping it completely out? What is the most cost-effective while giving the proper strength required? Who is capable of performing these repairs? How to Repair Delaminated Concrete…
The close up image shows a common problem in older, heavy traffic warehouses and manufacturing plants – raised aggregate in the concrete floors. The problem of concrete floors with raised aggregate is the damage they do to forklifts, they slow production, and they are difficult to clean – all affecting your bottom line. Many facilities…