Mechanical polished concrete
Polished concrete is a term often used for a variety of floor surfaces, Mechanical Polished concrete, or ‘proper’ polished concrete is our premium product that we deliver that utilises the concrete itself as the wear surface as opposed to a coating system that is often incorrectly referred to as polished concrete.
Polished concrete uses the thermal mass of the slab to provide a comfortable under-foot experience. As the concrete slab naturally draws its temperature from the ground rather than the outside temperature it tends to be warmer than tiles in winter and cooler than tiles in summer. Floor heating can be installed for extra warmth in winter to give a luxurious element to your polished concrete.
If you have any questions about mechanical polished concrete, please visit our frequently asked questions page or feel free to contact us.
Grind and Seal is the industry term for concrete which has a clear coating system installed. It has often been called polished concrete or simply a coating system. As there is significant difference between a coating system and polished concrete it is important to understand the difference. There are also some big differences in grind and seal systems and options. If correctly chosen a grind and seal is suitable for homes, showrooms, retail outlets, factories and commercial properties.
Grind and Seal is a system by which the concrete is ground for exposure and to remove as many scratches as possible. A clear topical sealer is used to give the concrete its protection, wearing surface and shine. There are many options for the specific coating that is used and that will largely depend on the desired look and functionality required of the floor.
The advantage with a grind and seal concrete system over other systems is that;
Spec Floors have significant experience with many grind and seal systems and products. We are committed to giving our customer the best results possible and we are happy to tailor our standard process to ensure the outcome is right for our client. We offer personalised service and are happy to discuss your needs to ensure you are making the right decisions for your flooring.
Depending on the look you are after, the environment the floor is in and the condition of the concrete sometimes it is inspiring to look at what can be achieved with epoxy or coloured floor coatings. The advantage of solid coloured floors is that they can provide consistent flooring that is dust free, seam free, hard wearing, hypoallergenic with easy cleaning without being reliant on the concrete colour, condition or initial installation.
Some of the speciality coatings we offer are:
Other Concrete Services we provide:
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