Step by Step: Professional Concrete Polishing in Dallas
Polished concrete floors are a popular choice in commercial buildings for its easy maintenance, durability, and glossy, mirror-like finish. The design options for polished concrete are endless. Choose nearly any color, pattern, or embed aggregates and other objects for a beautiful final result. Not only do polished floors look great, but they can last a lifetime, making them the preferred choice in commercial spaces.
If you’ve decided that polished concrete is right for your business, you may wonder what you can expect from the polished concrete process. Here is a step by step guide to professional concrete polishing in Dallas from your concrete polishing experts, Exposed Design Group.
Polished Concrete Process
Polishing concrete is similar to sanding wood. The process begins with coarse diamond segments bonded in a metallic matrix - similar to sandpaper. These segments are used to grind down blemishes, stains, minor pits, or light coatings to the desired degree of smoothness.
The next step involves fine grinding of your slab with diamond abrasives embedded in resin or plastic matrix. In a process known as lapping, our professional team uses ever-finer polishing disk grits until your floor reaches optimal shine. A final grit of 1500 or finer is used for an extremely high-gloss finish.
During this process an internal impregnating sealer is issued. Although invisible to the naked eye, this sealer sinks into concrete to protect it from the inside out. Because it densities and hardens the concrete, there is no need for a top coating. However, some contractors spread a polishing compound on the surface to remove residue, create a dirt-resistant finish, and give the floor a greater sheen.
Wet vs. Dry Concrete Polishing
Professional concrete polishing in Dallas can use both wet and dry methods. Each has its advantages, but dry polishing is most commonly used in the industry. Dry polishing is generally more convenient, faster, and better for the environment.
Conversely, wet polishing can increase the life of polishing abrasives and eliminate grinding dust. However, wet polishing creates an incredible amount of slurry that is tedious for the crew to environmentally dispose of. Dry polishing, on the other hand, doesn’t require water and uses a dust-containment system to vacuum up any and all mess. Many contractors may use a combination of both wet and dry polishing methods for an exceptional finish.
Professional Polishing in Dallas
At Exposed Design Group, we believe that there’s simply no substitute for experience. With over a decade of experience with the most demanding concrete and waterproofing jobs, we’re prepared to execute your concrete polishing project on time and on budget - concrete polishing in Dallas. Contact us today to learn more!