Unfortunately, concrete can quickly stain, crack, and even fall apart. After all, concrete is made up of tiny microspheres that allow dirt or water to enter the surface and wreak havoc from the inside. That’s why a concrete polishing service is recommended every 2 to 3 years to transform your old, dull floor into a shiny thing of beauty.
What Is Concrete Polishing?
For a moment, imagine the process of sanding wood. You use an abrasive to get rid of small amounts of material from the wood. Now imagine that process but for concrete, and that’s essentially what concrete polishing is. You use an industrial grinder to refine and marginally remove the top layer of concrete until you’re left with a new layer that’s glossy and stronger.
Concrete polishing has been an affordable and efficient flooring solution for decades, especially for commercial spaces. Most property owners appreciate how fast and successful the concrete polishing process is. And that’s a big part of why it’s grown in popularity over the last few years.
The Concrete Polishing Process
Want a glimpse at how the flooring professionals, like Cardinal Concrete Coatings, can take your floor from dull to shiny? Here’s a look at the concrete polishing process:
- Step 1: Remove adhesive materials. The concrete grinding equipment is used from the start to get rid of anything that’s lingering on the concrete floor. Whether it is glue or mastic, it’s got to go.
- Step 2: Repair cracks and joints. Every floor needs to be level and smooth, so we fill any of your surface’s cracks or joints with a polyurea filler. Then we wait for this to dry before moving forward.
- Step 3: Grind the concrete. With an industrial concrete grinder and diamond tooling set to your preferred finish, we grind the concrete until we reach the established grit level.
- Step 4: Harden the concrete. After grinding the surface, we want your floor to last so we harden the concrete with a high-quality densifier/hardener.
- Step 5: Polish the concrete. With a higher-grit diamond, we then polish your surface to give it a better shine and a more attractive look.
- Step 6: Protect the concrete. We finally apply top layer protection to enforce the floor’s durability and shield against dirt, water, and more.
Should You Polish Concrete DIY?
Most property improvement projects, like installing a ceiling fan or building cabinets, can be done by yourself. But unfortunately, that isn’t really the case for concrete polishing. Polishing a concrete floor not only requires heavy-duty industrial equipment and top-of-the-line products but also an experienced eye and craftsman to get the job done right.
DIY polished floors can result in an unlevel and poor-looking surface. Not to mention the expense of renting equipment and the time wasted learning the process. When it comes to concrete polishing, it’s best to leave it to the professionals for a job well done and quickly done.
The Benefits of Concrete Polishing
Eco-Friendly
Did you know that polished concrete is actually an eco-friendly choice? Because the concrete polishing process uses minimal raw materials, incorporates recycled products, avoids VOCs, and reduces energy usage, it has a positive impact on the environment. So if you’re looking for a way to improve your commercial property while also making it more green, polished concrete might be perfect for you.
Improved Durability
Concrete polishing revitalizes a floor to have a new, stronger layer. This means your surface will be better equipped for the constant foot traffic or equipment movement it encounters day-to-day.
Great Look
With our concrete polishing service, you can have a floor that looks amazing! Nothing brings an unparalleled shine to your entire building like a polished floor. It’ll impress potential customers and make your employees a little happier to work on the surface.
Less Maintenance
Polished concrete does a great job of stopping water or dirt from staying on the surface. Whereas traditional floors let it sit for days and days, eventually staining or harming the floor. With your newly-polished floor, you won’t have to constantly sweep and scrub the surface for it to look good. The casual sweeping will do just fine.
Cost-Effective
Finally, polished concrete is a wisely affordable option, as opposed to replacing the floor or even adding a concrete coating. All it encompasses is taking the existing floor and peeling back floor layers to make it look (and feel) brand new.
Learn More about Polished Concrete or Request a Quote Today!
Want to discover how a polished concrete floor can improve your Arizona business or home? Then don’t wait! Contact our team today to learn more about our concrete polishing services or even request your free, personalized quote.
