Industrial Resinous Flooring

Polished Concrete
Flooring

Polished Concrete is an industrial flooring finish that is achieved by diamond grinding, honing, and refining the concrete surface of a building’s floor to the architect or builder’s desired level of polish. Polished Concrete is used in office buildings, schools, hospitals, retail environments, manufacturing, industrial plants, and chemical and refining facilities due to its long life expectancy, easy maintenance, and ability to withstand harsh conditions. Provided that the underlying concrete slab is free of major voids and cracks, polished concrete presents an extremely cost-affordable, industrial flooring solution. It’s natural beauty and sustainability makes polished concrete an attractive flooring option for many industries in need of high-performance or decorative flooring. Terrazzo Masters offers many customizable options for Polished Concrete to suit the unique needs of each project design.

 

 

Appearance Levels

Polished concrete can be refined, or polished, to a multitude of design standards, ranging from a basic flat finish to a high-gloss finish.

Flat Polish

Satin Polish

Refined Polish

Highly Refined


Lower Cost

Higher Cost

Concrete Stains

Not sure whether to choose Polished Concrete or Resinous Flooring for your next project or renovation? This handy pros and cons chart below details the distinct and differentiating characteristics of both Polished Concrete and Resinous Flooring.

FLOORING TYPE

PROS

CONS

Polished
Concrete

  • Durable
  • Can be customized with gloss and refinements
  • Very Low Cost - When budget is more of an issue
  • Easy to clean/maintain
  • Stronger than any other finish
  • Resistant to spills
  • Resistant to water damage
  • 20-30+ yr life expectancy
  • Best when concrete is without major cracks
  • Great flooring for area exposed to harsher chemicals and spills: schools, retail, warehouse, and forklift traffic
  • Not as decorative, scoring and color stain may be added
  • If floor has any previous cracks, they will show
  • Does require some maintenance
  • May need extra treatments for chemical resistance

Resinous
Flooring

  • Decorative
  • Durable
  • Can be customized with sealing and flooring treatments
  • Moderately low cost - when budget is less of an issue
  • Easy to clean/maintain
  • Resistant to spills
  • Resistant to chemicals
  • Resistant to water damage
  • 10-20 yr + life expectancy
  • Best for uncontaminated concrete
  • More expensive than Polished Concrete
  • Shorter Life Expectancy than Polished Concrete
  • Does require some maintenance
  • May need extra treatments for chemical resistance

Polished Concrete

  • PROS
  • Durable
  • Can be customized with gloss and refinements
  • Very Low Cost - When budget is more of an issue
  • Easy to clean/maintain
  • Stronger than any other finish
  • Resistant to spills
  • Resistant to water damage
  • 20-30+ yr life expectancy
  • Best when concrete is without major cracks
  • Great flooring for area exposed to harsher chemicals and spills: schools, retail, warehouse, and forklift traffic
  • CONS
  • Not as decorative, scoring and color stain may be added
  • If floor has any previous cracks, they will show
  • Does require some maintenance
  • May need extra treatments for chemical resistance

Resinous Flooring

  • PROS
  • Decorative
  • Durable
  • Can be customized with sealing and flooring treatments
  • Moderately low cost - when budget is less of an issue
  • Easy to clean/maintain
  • Resistant to spills
  • Resistant to chemicals
  • Resistant to water damage
  • 10-20 yr + life expectancy
  • Best for uncontaminated concrete
  • CONS
  • More expensive than Polished Concrete
  • Shorter Life Expectancy than Polished Concrete
  • Does require some maintenance
  • May need extra treatments for chemical resistance

Treatments

Terrazzo Masters offers optional flooring and sealing treatments for Polished Concrete giving you the ability to customize your order based on your project’s own unique design and utility requirements.

Need some help?

Not sure which floor is best for your next project? Just ask!

We will help you spec your next job to determine which Polished Concrete Flooring option works best for you.