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Why Polished Concrete?
Polished concrete by concretepolishingtoronto.ca is an exciting alternative in flooring for industrial, commercial, institutional, government, and residential applications. It offers the strength and versatility of concrete, yet has the beauty of natural stones such as marble or granite. The concretepolishingtoronto.ca process of polishing the concrete is hardening the floor, reducing its porosity and seals out contaminants. Easy to install and maintain and is very economical for the end user. There will be an increase in ambient light reflection and slip resistance. Allow the experts at concretepolishingtoronto.ca to guide you through the benefits of our polished concrete, and discover for yourself how this exceptional surfacing solution can solve your flooring challenges.
What Standards exist for Polished Concrete?
There are no published standards for polished concrete, but it is generally agreed that concretepolishingtoronto.ca concrete must be polished through the sequence of disks ending with 1800-3500 grit diamonds to be considered polished concrete. At this level the concrete will exhibit a glossy sheen and high reflectivity without the use of a topical coating. Polished concrete in not simply exposing the rock in the concrete mix then applying a sealer.
During the polishing process concretepolishingtoronto.ca will apply an internal impregnating sealer. The sealer sinks into the concrete and is invisible to the naked eye. It not only protects the concrete from the inside out, it also hardens and densifies the concrete. This eliminates the need for a topical coating, which reduces maintenance significantly (versus if you had a coating on it).
Can My Concrete Be Polished?
Almost any concrete floor can be polished as long as the concrete is structurally sound. Our experts at TTM Finishes and Adaptive Concrete Polishing Inc. can inspect your floor and let you know if its suitable for polishing. Often dirt, grease, coatings, and blemishes can be removed in the grinding process. Types of floors that are not suitable for polishing include those that are extremely wavy, need extensive patching, or are extremely porous.
Product Duration Expectancy
The average concretepolishingtoronto.ca polished concrete floor requires refinishing once every five to ten years, and these are under heavy traffic conditions. For comparison, epoxy coated floors last two to five years and floors coated with an industrial sealer generally go six to twelve months before they need to be refinished.
