Polished Concrete Glossary Terms and Definitions Abrasion resistance: Ability of a surface to resist being worn away by rubbing and friction. Abrasive pad: A circular pad, resembling a typical floor maintenance burnishing pad that has the capability of refining the concrete surface on a microscopic level that may or may not contain industrial-grade diamonds.? These […]
The position statements involve slab protection, slip resistance, and contractor coordination. From Concrete Construction. The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, recently published three Position Statements as follows. “Slab Protection by Others,” “Slip Resistance of Polished Concrete,” and “Coordinating the Concrete and Polishing Contractors’ […]
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 […]
By Travis Hall When I think of unique concrete floors one quote comes to mind. “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve” -Napoleon Hill This statement by a great personal growth mentor applies to most aspects of life. Southland Concrete Creations believes it also applies to concrete. It is […]
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 […]
By David Stephenson Over the last few months, I’ve had multiple projects with issues related to polished concrete color repairs. I feel it will benefit Concrete Decor readers to understand the process for corrections as well as some simple tips and tricks for achieving desired results. As a consultant, one of the things I enjoy […]
Easier Repairs Selecting the correct process and products will help customers sign off on jobs. By David Stephenson, Polished Concrete Consultants, LLC Even with something as sturdy as polished concrete, the need for repair will eventually arise. Having issues addressed right away will help to avoid more costly damages from occurring. Repairs are tricky and […]
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. […]