Polished Concrete vs VCT: Long Term Cost Comparison Polished Concrete flooring is one of the fastest growing construction trades. One of the drivers of this growth is the long term cost compared to other floor finishes. Here is an excerpt from the Concrete Contractor magazine. Polished Concrete Value Breakdown “To give you a real-world comparison […]
What is heated polished concrete flooring all about? By Stephanie Johnston, for Concrete Construction Magazine A school for future engineers should reflect on how their talents improve the quality of life. That’s one reason the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology chose radiant heat for its Centre for Applied Technology. Beautifying a slab that undergoes above […]
Acrylic Sealers and High Humidity don’t always go hand in hand. Recently one of our estimators went out to a job to provide consultation on a problem they were having. Upon arrival, he realized that they laid down an acrylic sealer over a concrete slab that had extremely high humidity. This resulted in a floor […]
Polished concrete is rapidly becoming a popular flooring choice for many. We have been seeing an influx in private residences and private companies. aside from that, public commercial jobs are also starting to join the polished concrete flooring trend as well. A good example is schools and airports. Trouble with Tradition These facilities begin to […]
By David Stephenson Maintaining polished concrete floors is not rocket science. but there is a science to it. As an independent consultant, most of my firm’s time is spent assisting retailers with managing their flooring programs. I regularly assist with specifications and quality control of the installation, but maintenance by far is where I spend […]
Polished concrete flooring is very strong, resilient, and it can withstand the pressure from high traffic and heavy equipment. Polished concrete is highly resistant to chipping, scratching, and cracking. If that isn’t convincing enough, it is also a green flooring option because it has thermal mass properties and can last a lifetime if properly maintained. […]