Elevate your Louisville space with beautiful polished concrete floors.
Polished concrete floors are the epitome of contemporary luxury. They’ve become one of the most popular flooring options for luxury home development in the previous decade. One appealing aspect of polished concrete flooring is the extensive range of finishes you can achieve. Many parts of concrete floors are specified in a new home building, from the concrete mix and troweling of a fresh slab through the grinding, finishing, and polishing of a slab once it has cured.
Concrete polishing is performed by grinding a concrete slab using finer diamond grinding tools many times. The first few processes are known as ‘cutting,’ and they involve using harsh grinding equipment to remove flaws and flatten and homogenize the floor’s surface. The number of cutting processes is determined by the desired finish as well as the quality of the concrete mix and pour. The stone aggregate in the concrete might be visible at this stage. The final ‘polishing’ phases use less abrasive diamond tools to boost the concrete surface’s reflectivity gradually. The number of polishing steps required is determined by the level of reflectivity needed.
A cream-polished concrete floor is where the new concrete pour’s surface has been polished. In other words, we skip the “cutting” process and leave the concrete on the floor’s surface alone. As a result, the inherent differences in the concrete will show through, giving it an organic, variegated, or marble-like look. This is by far the most frequented polished concrete installation for new home construction.
CREAM POLISHED CONCRETE BENEFITS:
Fast installation
Low cost
Modern appearance
Natural gray color
Ideal for polishing high-gloss surfaces
Achieving the smooth, glossy look that makes polished concrete flooring visually appealing requires extensive time and effort. It is a meticulous process that involves gradually grinding down the surface of the concrete in several stages. Outstanding results are a necessity for attention to detail.
Our experienced professionals are fully committed to delivering beautiful finished floors for our customers. They take the utmost care to ensure that your polished concrete floor is flawless from wall to wall.
If the longevity of your flooring is a top priority, polished concrete flooring is the perfect option. It is considered sustainable and environmentally friendly because it uses the pre-existing concrete slab utilized to construct the building. It can also easily outlast any other flooring type, including hardwood, tile, and epoxy.
Polished concrete flooring is popular among corporations and style-conscious homes because it is cost-effective, attractive, and environmentally friendly. A smooth, glossy look is achieved by grinding the concrete surface and then polishing it to the desired finish, whether matte or mirror-like shine.
Professionally finished concrete floors with an epoxy coating are a terrific alternative for people looking for a trendy, low-cost, and, most importantly, safe solution. Epoxy floors are covered with a special layer that includes a hardener and a resin. When poured over concrete, the mixture creates a robust, chemical-resistant surface that can sustain a lot of pressure.
Our Louisville-based company has installed many polished concrete flooring with epoxy coating in residential, commercial, and industrial environments. We are confident in our ability to provide the high-quality work you need.
If the longevity of your flooring is a top priority, polished concrete flooring is the perfect option. It is considered sustainable and environmentally friendly because it utilizes the pre-existing concrete slab used to construct the building. It can also easily outlast any other flooring type, including hardwood, tile, and epoxy.
Polished concrete is affordable and easy to maintain. It doesn’t need any special cleaning or care aside from standard sweeping and mopping to remain beautiful and glossy. More than that, it has a striking appearance that helps brighten up small rooms. Because there are no grout lines or connecting seams like there are with tile flooring, a polished concrete floor is just one continuous sheet of material. In brighter places, concrete will serve to illuminate the surroundings. Concrete is exceptionally simple to clean since there are no gaps or crevices for dirt to hide in. It’s an excellent choice for someone who doesn’t have much time or energy to clean.
Polished concrete and epoxy coatings each have their own set of benefits and characteristics. Knowing which option is the best for your space requires a thorough understanding of both. Get in touch with us so we can walk you through these concrete flooring options and help you determine which one can meet your specific requirements.
Epoxy Flooring Louisville is the best in concrete polishing and epoxy floor coating in Jefferson County. Our team comprises flooring experts who will guarantee you nothing but the best. Expect swift installations, affordable rates, and a stellar customer experience with us. Call us at (502) 215-8896 to get started on your flooring project today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is usually possible. However, there are a few instances where polishing new or existing materials isn’t the best option. Consider the following scenario: Lightweight concrete floors aren’t the ideal candidates for polishing. Caustic chemicals have caused damage to concrete. It’s not a good idea to polish outdoor concrete constructed with a freeze/thaw mix.
Absolutely! Polished concrete is undoubtedly the most environmentally friendly commercial flooring option available. Concrete is a mixture of rock and water that forms a natural surface. It’s also regularly recycled, which helps to reduce your carbon footprint. Polished concrete’s resilience means it lasts longer than most materials and produces less waste overall, which is why it’s popular for green-building projects. Its reflective surface saves energy and complies with all LEED requirements.
Polished concrete has the disadvantage of not being as stain-resistant as epoxy or urethane coatings. While extra sealants help to protect the surface, the porous nature of concrete means it will always be vulnerable to discoloration or other damage from spills – especially if they are left standing. Clean up any moisture or spillage as soon as possible to avoid stains.
You might be shocked to hear that, despite its gleaming appearance, polished concrete isn’t particularly slippery. It only appears slick because of its high reflectivity. At the microscopic level, the concrete still has an extremely rough surface. Even when wet, it has a higher friction coefficient as a result of this. It’s less slick than many other types of flooring, which is why it’s so popular in business lobbies and entryways.
Whether you are trying to maintain a safe and professional concrete walkway in front of your place of business or you want to make your home’s concrete pathways more resistant to wear and tear, we have the flooring for you. With dozens of color and design options, we have a look to fit any need.
Epoxy Flooring Louisville is a trusted contractor providing professional epoxy floor installations for homeowners and businesses across Louisville, KY. We can also assist with concrete polishing and a variety of other epoxy and concrete flooring needs. For a complete list of our services, feel free to get in touch with us. We offer outstanding workmanship at a competitive cost. Epoxy Flooring Louisville is a trusted contractor providing professional epoxy floor installations for homeowners and businesses across Louisville, KY. We can also assist with concrete polishing and a variety of other epoxy and concrete flooring needs. For a complete list of our services, feel free to get in touch with us. We offer outstanding workmanship at a competitive cost.
Epoxy Flooring Louisville is a locally owned and operated epoxy company, offering expedient and reliable epoxy installations for homeowners and businesses throughout Louisville, Kentucky and the surrounding areas. Whether it’s residential, commercial, or industrial flooring, epoxy brings impressive performance across a wide range of settings.