Concreate Inc

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What is Polished Concrete? Polished concrete is a mechanical grinding & polishing process that utilizes industrial diamonds & impregnating hardeners and sealers to level, densify, polish & finally seal the floor from within the interior of the floor surface. Polished concrete is one of the most innovative and economical flooring options available today, and its popularity is leading the flooring market in warehouse, retail, and decorative facilities across the nation. From showrooms to industrial plants, government buildings to retail facilities, polished concrete is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing, most versatile flooring solutions in the industry. There is nothing more powerful than seeing the transformation of polished concrete in person, which is why we offer mobilized demonstrations to show you what it can do for your facility. Just pick out your worst, highest traffic area and prepare to be amazed. Benefits of Polished Concrete Elimination of dusting In ordinary unpolished concrete, tiny particles of dust are pushed to the surface through an upward force called dusting. Dusting forces epoxies off of the surface of concrete floors, and can make maintenance a costly priority. No Topical Coating During the polishing process an internal impregnating sealer is applied. 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. There is no coating to peel, amber, scratch or wear out. Increased Strength Old, deteriorating, weak concrete finishes are revitalized with more abrasion resistance (ASTM C779) and an increase in impact resistance (ASTM C805-97). There are dozens of ways for concrete floors to break as they age: rain damage, surface stress, delamination, improper curing, curled cold joints, joint shoulder failure...the list goes on. The polishing process actually removes the top part of the surface of the old concrete floor (including any patchy, partial, or whole coatings), and hardens the exposed surface beneath delivering a smooth, durable floor. Reduced Lighting Load Reflectance increase up to 35%, this is reflected light not just the appearance of light from a lighter colored coating. The end result is fewer light fixtures to purchase or maintain while attain the same amount of lighting. Safety Higher levels of co-efficient of friction than any coating on the market. Wet or dry, our polished concrete floor surfaces meet, and most often exceed, OSHA standards (ASTM F 609). The National Floor Safety Institute has certified polished concrete meet standards for a "high-traction" floor rating. A >.60 (wet) static coefficient of friction, high traction skid resistance (NFSI 1010-A) When a concrete floor is polished, it may look like glass, however, its friction co-efficient is higher than ordinary concrete. Simply put, it is much harder to slip on a polished concrete floor, wet or dry. Mark Free Surface Elimination of tire marks from fork trucks, vehicles and industrial type hoppers and parts baskets.

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