PolishedConcreteGuide.comReflecting on Polished Concrete for 2011
In 2011 we saw an on-going commitment to quality control and engaging technology within the Polished Concrete Industry to reinforce accountability of the final finish. In 2011 our KC office audited over 20 million square feet of exposed concrete floors, assisted in developing and evaluating a third of the top 10 Retailer’s (US) Polishing Specifications, [...]
Can the Polishing Industry “Weather” the storm?
As the winter weather comes towards Kansas this topic of slab restoration pushes me two different ways. One is maintenance of a soiled floor and the other is the topic of the recession. Both are loaded topics, but intertwined for the moment. With the hesitation of Owners to invest a substantial amount initially in customary [...]
Polished Concrete- Are you along for the ride?
When we were driving up to Chicago for a family Holiday, I was reminded how important it is to set, communicate, and deliver the expectations of the “Ride”. Everyone in the car had different expectations of the trip. My husband’s expectation was that we would only stop twice for a 10 hour car ride. The three [...]
What is your Baseline for Polished Concrete Restorations?
It is my opinion that a majority of Owners have two objectives when polishing/restoring their interior concrete slab: Restore the surface sheen of the existing concrete surface. Provide a profile that can be easily cleaned and maintained. With that being said, our industry currently associates and measures sheen and cleanliness with an average gloss value. Should there be an additional factor to this baseline in this [...]
TRU concrete overlay and polish
Here is a video of some repairs done in Walmarts and Sam’s club where CTS Cement’s TRU product was installed, and polished. TRU concrete overlay and polish
“Ignorance of the floor is no excuse” with Polished Concrete
Polished concrete has become increasingly visible in businesses due to the aesthetic, economic and sustainable initiatives, thus evaluating slip resistance for polished concrete is a reality for business owners. Business owners specify that the initial design of the concrete and polished concrete conform to regulations to reduce the slipperiness of the floor. By designing a [...]
Polished Concrete Construction-Digital Photo Tips
Owners are starting to specify and request before and after photos of the polished concrete mock-up, additional photos to quickly turn around construction requests or deficiencies, and photos to capture the completed work. Below are a few quick tips to acquire usable images of the slab area: Take an image holding the camera at chest level straight down to slab (include shoes [...]
What do you mean by “Scratches” in the Polished Concrete?
Polished Concrete is a systematic refinement of the slab surface by abrading it with diamond segments (Metal or Resins) on an approved grinding/polishing machine to produce a properly polished slab surface. The progression of the grinding/polishing steps typically include sequential grit sizes that allow the higher grits to remove the “Scratches” from the lower grits (Typically not greater [...]
Polished Concrete Maintenance- “OR Else”…
Every night I utter the same words… “Girls, you WILL brush your teeth!” As you might guess, I express that statement loudly and more often than once. But, the statement is understood and more than often followed after a few more encouraging words. I am not meaning to compare Owners to Toddlers, but at some point [...]
Polished Concrete- Warranty by Polished Concrete Contractor?
My two cents, well actually this is a nickle worth. Now that most Owners are specifying maintenance pads and/or brushes to be supplied by the Polished Concrete Contractor to the Owner for a period of time. Is it time for the Industry to evolve and hold the Polished Concrete Contractor to a warranty of the finished product [...]