Exposed Aggregate Polished Concrete Floors
We can grind the floor wet.
Exposed aggregate polished concrete floors. Gridded smooth epoxy coatings. Royale concrete rescued a 65 year old concrete floor at a farm chemical warehouse by exposing aggregate and polishing to an 800 grit finish. 133 north kohler rd. Talk to us about what you want to achieve.
You can use a typical exposed aggregate procedure surface retarders sandblast the surface or diamond polish the surface. Exposed aggregate polished concrete just like a normal polished concrete floor is very similar to sanding wood. There are lots of options when it comes to exposing aggregate for polished concrete floors. Although decorative concrete flooring is extremely specialized we don t want you to think that this service is out of your price range.
Once the level of aggregate desired is achieved the floor can then be turned into honed and eventually polished concrete. The most prevalent texture or finish for internal exposed concrete floors is polished either power trowelled for a smooth solid appearance or diamond ground to expose the aggregates. Concrete floors concrete contractors. Cleveland oh 44125 216 573 0770.
A requirement for greater slip resistance is often a driver to explore other options such as the inclusion of retardants or shot blasting. Polishing products and equipment. Find concrete polishing products and suppliers. An overview of basic equipment and supplies needed related information information about.
To expose the aggregate you first have to grind down the floor after which you can polish the surface to give the concrete a mirror like finish similar to terrazzo or polished marble. Orrville oh 44667 330 682 5678. We use large machines to mechanically grind and reveal the aggregate in a concrete floor. Columbus oh 43204 614 253 3326.
The first thing we consider when creating an exposed aggregate floor is the age. Polished concrete versus other flooring materials what are polished overlays. Newer concrete is anywhere from 3 months to 10 years. An exposed aggregate floor utilizes the decorative qualities of a concrete mix s aggregates and the strength and longevity of the structural slab.
Glass aggregates can be integrally mixed into the concrete but more often they are broadcast onto the surface of fresh concrete. Newer concrete has a tendency to be a little harder so it could take longer to expose the proper amount of aggregate. Polished concrete with exposed aggregate.