A Complete Guide to Exposed Concrete Floors

Exposed concrete floors are durable, useful, and hard wearing for a variety of applications from garages to warehouse to art galleries. They are particularly useful for areas that endure consistent traffic or heavy loads. Depending on various installations and finishes, they can appear utilitarian or luxurious. Here is everything you need to know about your exposed concrete floor options at Exposed Design Group, your #1 choice for exposed concrete floors in Dallas. 

Polished Concrete

Concrete has quickly become a popular option  because of its high-traffic durability while remaining cost efficient. Concrete is LEED qualified finish when low or no VOC sealers are used. Exposed Design Group offers Topical Polishing, Dry Mechanical Polishing, and decorative elements such as color dye for the maintenance, sheen and decoration desirable for your business.

Benefits:

·      Stain Resistant

·      Improved Reflectivity

·      Reduced energy consumption

·      Improved condition of old floors

·      Increased slip resistance

·      Easy maintenance

Concrete Staining and Epoxy

Adding color to your concrete flooring can be the perfect touch for a classy or modernized look. You’ll no longer need to have the fear of chipping or peeling of the permanent color of your choice because of the permanent bond . The epoxy adds a clear, durable, stain-resistant finish to protect you floor’s surface while repelling water and reducing slickness. Staining plus epoxy can create a beautiful, enriched and protected flooring that will last.

Benefits:

·      No chipping or peeling

·      Slip resistant

·      Durable surface protection

·      Water repellent

·      Personalized colors and designs

Waterproofing

Exposed Design Group has perfected the art of building envelope waterproofing fpr their floorings. They offer many services to make certain you’re the items you need is completely waterproof. Some of the services they offer include:

·      Fluid and sheet waterproofing

·      Building and paving joint sealants

·      Expansion joint assemblies

·      Air barrier systems

·      Flashings

·      Water repellant

·      Damp proofing

·      Floor sealers

·      Slab on grade joints

·      Traffic and deck coatings

Cracks and Repairs

With over 10 years of concrete slab repair services across the United States, it is safe to say their team has become experts in this field. They’ve completed commercial, industrial and retail repair projects and have the ability to pin-point possible issues before they arise while working on their concrete slab repairs to ensure excellent customer satisfaction.

Understanding Concrete Slabs

A “concrete slab is a shallow, reinforced-concrete structural member that is very wide compared to its depth.” Slabs are usually 3-4 inches thick and used for floors, ceilings, girders, and exterior paving. To build slabs, concrete is poured into a type of boxing called form-work, and if it needs to be reinforced, rebar is placed in the form-work before pouring the concrete. Exposed Floors are able to check the condition of each slab and repair ones that are broken

Concrete Slab Issues:

·      Unleveled floors

·      Broken floor tiles

·      Sloping floors

·      Bumps in carpet

·      Cracks around windows and door frames

Floor Coverings

Exposed Design Group also offers services in floor coverings. Their expert installers can put in carpet, tile and VTC. These jobs are performed in a timely manner and within a price range that will fit your budget needs. 

Your Exposed Floor Experts in Dallas, Texas

Exposed Design Group specializes in providing innovative, efficient and budget-friendly solutions for demanding concrete and water-proofing jobs. We offer specialties in service divisions including Remediation, Floor Coverings, Concrete Surface Coatings, Joint Fillers, and Floor Sealers. We are experts in consulting specifications and process recommendations on the building envelope and concrete slab with pristine knowledge, scale and financial resources to execute projects in a timely manner and within your budget.