Commercial Polished Concrete Floors Contractor Johnson City Are Cementing Their Place

By Clara E. Cordasco


Factories, warehouses, storage units. All of these had one thing in common previously and it was the standard economy grey cement floor. Cold and uninviting, they were often dusty and cracked. Now, commercial polished concrete floors contractor Johnson City are cementing their place with people seeking the updated, glamorous polished concrete.

Pre-existing wood and tiled flooring can be removed to reveal the original cement floor. Then, depending on the integrity of these floors, it is repaired, levelled and then polished up. In the worst cases the surface would have to be concreted from scratch in order to get the best finish. The floors, once finished, are long-lasting, hygienic and good looking, especially in high traffic public areas, such as commercial properties.

The popularity of this trend has grown rapidly as people have realised what it offers. Every type of business can, without too much disruption, install either a brand new concrete base, or resurface an old one. The amount of time taken is minimal, with the least amount of dust and damage and loss of trade.

A limited range of colour can be added, leaving the decor options open to match whatever you choose. Even the basic grey cement colour will look classy and stylish once it's polished and gleaming. The finish is long-lasting and will not peel or flake making them a smart choice. You won't be required to redo your floors every couple of years.

When the mixture is poured and levelled, the rough stones are covered by the smooth cement. It's a matter of choosing whether or not to start grinding and if so, how much will be done. Taking the choice to polish and not grind is normally done at this phase. Whether you selected to add a colour to your floor or not, you will have a result of a gleaming, glossy floor with a uniquely patterned finish as no two floors can be the same.

Stage two of the grinding and polishing will reveal only the smallest amount of the aggregate beneath resulting in a salt and pepper look. The second stage can sometimes result in an uneven finish as the stones are not at a uniform depth beneath the surface. It will still be a special looking floor if you go this route.

The final grinding stage will show up the stones beneath, offering a mix of shapes and colours, depending on what was used. Revealing the rough looking stones beneath the concrete will yield beautiful results.

The final stage of the cement floor will be to polish it until it looks like it is wet. At the same time, the floor is slip resistant. Over a long period, natural erosion by foot traffic will occur. Because it's a natural product, it will remain looking good and regular maintenance and polishing will bring back the shine.




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