POLISHED CONCRETE LITTLE ROCK
What Is Polished Concrete?
The CPAA defines polished concrete as the mechanical refinement of an existing concrete surface through the use of diamond abrasives and chemical densifiers. In layman's terms, we use diamonds to polish your floor so that the use of sealers is not necessary which gives you the awesome shine but without the maintenance headaches of a sealer. Let’s look at of the main advantages polished concrete. For one, it is a green solution. It’s environmentally friendly because the concrete slab that is required as part of your structure is your finished floor. Second, is the cost effectiveness of polished concrete. Polish concrete does not require continued re applications of waxes or sealers because of the polishing process and densifiers used in the process. Time is also a major advantage as there are no toxic sealers or chemicals; so as soon as we complete the project for you it is ready to use. No fumes or chemical smells to deal with. This can be a major consideration for both homeowners in business managers.
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Commercial Applications
In the Commercial Setting, Polished Concrete Little Rock is your obvious solution due to 2 main factors that all business owners and managers look at: time and money. The cost savings come largely from the fact that it is a very low maintenance cost floor finish for your business. Once our polishing process is complete most businesses only need an annual or every other year maintenance of their floor. There is no weekly or biweekly waxing and polishing of the surface. All that needs to be done is a dust mop or a damp mop with a neutral cleaner to clean up any spills and dirt. The durability aspect of it also adds to the cost savings. Concrete is used in the foundation for one huge reason: it is very tough! Polishing this tough concrete foundation gives you an equally strong flooring option! You have a great looking floor for many decades in your business without having to shut it down every 5 to 7 years to replace flooring. Our floor maintenance servicing involves a deep clean up your floor and re application of the chemical densifiers that help harden the surface of your floor and restore its shine. If you are in a heavy traffic setting, we also can remove or reduce the appearance and wear pattern of heavy foot traffic. This maintenance service is a mere fraction of what it cost for continued waxing and stripping that VCT tiles and other floor options require and is only needed once a year or even bi-annually to maintain a professional appearance.
Industrial Uses
For industrial operations many of the same advantages apply. Once again, the owner or manager is interested in saving time and money. Industrial operations have a couple of other considerations as well. Many operations have expensive equipment to move product throughout the workplace. A polished concrete floor leaves a less abrasive surface than many other options and it's easier on equipment which means less downtime particularly for worn out wheels on equipment. Another huge advantage is that it reduces or eliminates efflorescence which is the dusting that is emitted from a concrete slab particularly with heavy traffic passing over it. This alone can greatly improve your work environment by removing so much of the dust in debris that tends to get into the air in an industrial setting. This is especially true for warehouses where heavy material handling equipment passes regularly over the floor. It also offers a higher friction coefficient than smooth troweled concrete making foot traffic safer and reducing slips and falls. Call Polished Concrete Little Rock today for a free, no obligation consultation at 501-406-2223.
Residential Polished Concrete
For a homeowner often one of the biggest drawing points is the reduction of allergens in the home. Most other coatings or coverings such as carpet or tile allow allergens and dirt or dust a place where they can hide and are difficult to clean and remove from your home. Frequently the cleaning process merely moves these dust and allergens from one place to the other. With a polished concrete floor there is nowhere for these dust and allergens to hide. They are easily swept up and removed from your home. Your floor does not have to be a boring concrete gray either if you are concerned about that. We have many different color options and patterns as well as borders we can offer you. Little Rock Polished Concrete can offer you a permanent flooring solution for your home. Our process produces a tough durable cost-effective floor that will look beautiful for the life of your house.