Polished Concrete floors
Polished concrete floor surface is made by
a mechanical process of grinding and polishing with the help of a penetrant
chemical to provide different texture. The polishing of concrete is a
multi-step process which requires specialized tools and equipment. The chemical
penetrant employed for polishing is called as hardener.
Procedure
to Polish Concrete
Ø The first step is to prepare the concrete surface by grinding.
Existing coatings are removed to get polished concrete surface. Diamond
abrasive of 16 to 20 grit is being used to perform this. This equipment
specially used to remove coatings.
Ø If cracks or joints are present on the concrete surface, it must be
sealed by means of fillers.
Ø Once sealed, the surface is grind with the diamond abrasives. The
grit used can range from 30 to 40. A metal bonded diamond is used. This is
followed by a metal bonded diamond grinding of 80 grit. Then with a 150 grit
metal bonded diamond.
Ø The surface is compressed by applying a chemical hardener after the
series of grinding.
Ø Polishing is performed by means of a resin bond diamond with grit
varying from 100 to 200. A combination of both can also be used.
Ø Next polishing is performed by a 400 grit followed by an 800 grit
resin bond diamond.
Ø The final finishing is performed by a 1500 or a 3000 grit resin-bond
diamond.
Ø In order to maintain the surface, a coat of stain guard over the
concrete surface is recommended.
Benefits
of Polished Concrete
Ø High durability.
Ø Low maintenance.
Ø It has a high coefficient of friction thus creates non-slippery.
Ø This will improve natural lighting.
Ø Existing materials are used hence it is sustainable.
Ø It can be easily cleaned by water or neutral cleaners.
Ø It can withstand extreme industrial environments.
Ø Appearance can be improved.
Ø 3D forms can be easily achieved by concrete polishing compared with
natural stone.
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