Polished Concrete
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Polished Concrete
Polished concrete is a multi-step process where a concrete floor is mechanically ground, honed, and then polished with bonded diamond abrasives to cut into the surface of a concrete floor. The surface is then further refined in order to achieve a specified level of appearance, as well as produce a smooth finish and long-lasting shine. Because we do not place any chemicals on top, polished concrete has increased longevity since there is no wear layer.
With polished concrete, there are three levels of finish/shine:
- Cream Finish (Class A): Simply polished with diamond pads to enhance the floor’s natural color.
- Salt and Pepper (Class B): As the name suggests, exposing the more refined grains of aggregates gives the surface a speckled or salt-and-pepper look.
- Full Aggregate (Class C): The concrete surface is heavily grounded to expose the aggregates in the concrete.
Pros and Cons of Polished Concrete
Pros
- Long-term durability
- Good for high-volume spaces
- Scratch-resistant finish
- Minimal maintenance
- Beautiful appearance
- Lasts decades if properly maintained
Cons
- More labor-intensive
- Costs more than grind/seal
- Uneven exposure appearance
- Not always exactly level
View Our Polished Concrete "Sell Sheets"
CPC Care & Maintenance Brochure
Polished Concrete Aggregate Exposure Chart
Polished Concrete Appearance Chart
CPC Slab Protection
Slip Resistance of Polished Concrete
CPC Surface Repairs Prior to Polishing Concrete
View Our Past Polished Concrete Projects
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Polished Concrete
Commercial
Polished Concrete
Commercial
Polished Concrete
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