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Polished Concrete...The lowest Maintenance and Total Cost of any flooring solution available today!
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Utilizing state of the art grinding diamonds, hardeners and sealers the concrete floor is smoothed,
leveled, densified and polished. The finished floor is aesthetically pleasing, provides high durability
and increases safety while yielding the lowest total cost of ownership.
Most polished concrete floors save an owner and average of over $1 per square foot per year in
maintenance. This cost savings is realized in less wear and tear on cleaning equipment, costly
chemicals and periodic patching/replacement of traditional flooring finishes
Defining Polished Concrete-The International Polished Concrete Institute (IPCI)
states, "Concrete Polishing is a process which enhances the natural beauty of
existing concrete by hardening and applying a sheen to the concrete. There are
two primary methods to create this sheen: Topical or Mechanical." While both
most applications due to its extended longevity, low maintenance, sustainability,
and stunning esthetic. Just as every slab of marble or granite is unique, each
polished concrete floor contains its own characteristics. This stone-like, mottled
appearance is very appealing, and adds character to the floor. FlorDek
specializes in “Mechanical” polishing due its superior performance and
sustainability.
Step 2—30/50 grit diamond grind with metals to level floor
Step 3—80/100 grit diamond grind with metals
Step 4—Apply Stain or Dye (if required)
Step 5—Polish 100 grit diamond pad (Level 1, Matte Finish)
Step 6—Apply densifier/hardener
Step 7—Polish 200 grit diamond pad
Step 8—Polish 400 grit diamond pad (Level 2, Low Sheen)
Step 9—Polish 800 grit diamond pad (Level 3, High Sheen)
Step 10—Polish 1500 & 3000 grit diamond pad (Level 4, High Gloss Finish)
- Increased strength and durability
- Lowest cost of ownership
- Environmentally friendly
- No waxing and stripping
- Maintains long lasting shine
- Eliminates concrete dusting
- Increased lighting ambiance
- Non-slip surface
Choose your finish– based on IPCI Standards for Mechanical Grinding
IPCI Standard
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Finish
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Diamond Grit
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Application
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Polish Steps
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Level 1
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Matte
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100
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Soft reflection for Whse. & Designer floors
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2
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Level 2
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Low Sheen
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400
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Subtle lustre - retail, industrial, commercial
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3
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Level 3
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High Sheen
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800
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Modern shiny look - retail, commercial
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5
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Level 4
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High Gloss
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1600-3000
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High lustre finish - public buildings, airports & retail
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7
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Product
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Installed Cost
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Annual Maintenance
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Life Years
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10 Year Experience
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Polished Concrete (grey)
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$1.75 - $4.00
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$0.25
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10+
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$4.25 - $6.50
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Polished Concrete (dyed)
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$2.50 - $8.00
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$0.25
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10+
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$ 5.00 - $10.50
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Acid Stained Concrete
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$2.00 - $6.00
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$1.75
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5+
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$ 21.50 - $29.50
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Vinyl tile (VCT)
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$1.50 - $4.00
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$1.50
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10+
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$ 16.50 - $19.00
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Carpet
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$1.00 - $2.50
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$1.50
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5+
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$ 17.00 - $20.00
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Cement Terazzo
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$12.00 - $17.00
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$0.70
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10+
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$ 19.00 - $24.00
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Epoxy Terazzo
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$13.00 - $18.00
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$0.50
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10+
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$ 18.00 - $23.00
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Ceramic Tile
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$5.00 - $7.50
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$1.50
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10+
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$ 20.00 - $22.50
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Quarry Tile
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$5.00 - $7.00
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$1.50
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10+
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$ 10.00 - $22.00
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Expoxy/MMA Coating
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$1.5 - $9.00
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$1.50
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10+
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$ 16.50 - $24.00
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