COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

Concrete Polishing

Description

Concrete Polishing is similar to sanding wood. Heavy duty polishing machines equipped with progressively finer grits of diamond-impregnated segment or disks (akin to sandpaper) are used to gradually grind down surfaces to the desired degree of shine and smoothness.

The process begins with a rough grinding and removal of old and dirty coverings. This process removes minor pits, blemishes, stains from the floor. Next a refining process begins where ever-finer grits of polishing disks are used until the floor has the desired sheen. The experienced polishing crew at Barrier Coatings knows when to switch to the next finer grit by observing the floor surfaces, and the amount of material removed.

The Professionals at Barrier Coatings are certified for the International Polished Concrete Institute.

              Advantages:

               Product Features

              

              Dense, polished surface helps protect against  absorption of oil and other contaminants.
Resists tire marks from fork trucks and other  traffic.
40% more abrasion resistant than unfinished  concrete.
20% increase in impact resistance than  unfinished concrete.
30% increase in ambient light reflection from  unfinished concrete.
High slip coefficient of friction.
Flatter, more level surface.
Easily add colour to existing concrete during  the process.
Removes top layer to expose new concrete.
No down time waiting on chemical processes to  cure.
One time application with minimal maintenance.
Lower maintenance costs with less wear on  cleaning equipment and consumables.
Long life cycle.
Dry, dust-free grind filters out 99.9% of all  airborne dust.
No VOC’s.
No coating, urethane, waxes or topical coatings  applied.
No slurry.
Dyes for environmentally friendly colouring.


            

Colours and Textures Available:

The possibilities to customize a concrete floor are countless. Appearance of the concrete is influenced by the colour of the ballast (stone), the size of stones and their distribution. Custom colours can also be added with 11 intense palettes to choose from. The concrete floor can also be ground to varying depths and polished to a matte, satin or glossy finish.