Polishing concrete floors

Polished concrete is a multi-stage process that requires a combination of several work steps. A polished surface of high quality resembles natural stone floors in appearance, but of much higher durability

Coating comparison

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Properties of coatings	High-strength polished and polished concrete	Topping - dry hardener	Terrazzo decorative flooring	Ceramic tiles	High-performance polymer floors
Hardness	Very hard (7 on the Mohs scale)	Very hard (>6 on the Mohs scale)	Very hard (>8 on the Mohs scale)	Very hard (>6 on the Mohs scale)	Average hardness (<4 on the Mohs scale)
Impact strength	Highest abrasion resistance, not scratch resistant	High abrasion resistance	Highest abrasion resistance, not scratch resistant	High abrasion resistance	Easily scratched
Heat resistance (including frost resistance)	High	High	High	Medium	Low
Resistance to chemical reagents	High resistance to most chemicals, low resistance to acids	High resistance to most chemicals, low resistance to acids	High resistance to most chemicals, low resistance to acids	Resistance is determined by the type of grout between seams	High resistance to most chemicals, low resistance to solvents color loss
Thermocycling (in cycles)	200-400	150	600-800	200	0-100
Impact strength	Highest impact resistance	High impact strength, possible delamination of the hardened layer	Highest impact resistance	Low impact strength, high brittleness	High impact resistance, risk of coating delamination
vapor permeability	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Water resistance	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sensitivity to capillary moisture	Not sensitive	Sensitive, shoots	Not sensitive	Sensitive	Sensitive, possible peeling, possible swelling, blistering
Can be used outdoors and in cold rooms	Recommended	Not recommended (not living at all)	Recommended	Perhaps	Not recommended
Stain resistance	Good resistance	Low resistance	Good resistance	High resistance	High resistance
Dusting	Dustless floors	May dust after abrasion of the membrane forming layer, destruction of the top layer	Dustless floors	Interstitial grout may be dusty	Dustless floors
Curing time before operation	The final coating takes about 7 days to gain strength	8-28 days (the warmer the better)	The final coating takes about 7 days to gain strength	7 days after laying	The final coating takes about 3 days to gain strength
Maintaining the original appearance	Ages 5-7	1 year	5-10 years		1 year
Durability	More than 15 years	10 years	More than 15 years	Requires repairs every 3-5 years	Lacquer renewal every 2 years
Maintenance	Easy cleaning, low maintenance costs	Renew once a year with kuring (varnish), high maintenance costs, cracking possible (depending on the substrate)	Easy cleaning, low maintenance costs	Regular repairs, high maintenance costs	Easy to clean, cannot be repaired locally, requires replacement of the entire top layer, high repair costs, cheap to maintain
Quick installation option	Yes	Yes	No (Concrete quality problems and fraction)	Yes	Yes
Quick repair capability	Yes	Yes	Yes	Full replacement (repair fails)	No
Type of surface (glossy, matte, customizable)	Customizable	Customizable	Customizable	Customizable	Customizable
Sterility	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes (no seams)
Seamlessness	No	No	Customizable	No	Yes
hypoallergenicity	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
Fire safety	KM0	KM1	KM0	KM0	KM1-KM2
Environmental friendliness	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Static control, intrinsic protection	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
UV resistance	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Depending on the decision
Light reflectance coefficient	A good one	Bad	A good one	Bad	Bad
Odor, emission of volatile compounds	No	No	No	No	No

Nature of wear and tear

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	High-strength polished and polished concrete	Topping - dry hardener	Terrazzo decorative flooring	Ceramic tiles	High-performance polymer floors
Surface	Dulling of the original color and gloss in places of heavy use Possible scratching of the polished surface (studded tires)	Significant deterioration of aesthetic qualities, surface abrasion Dusting at abrasion of the top layer of the membrane-forming agent when exposed to moisture as a result of alkaline-silicate reactions	Loss of gloss in places of intensive use, possible particles flying out	Fractured joints, chips and cracks	Destruction of the top decorative layer
Coverage	Possible minor damage due to very heavy objects falling down	Failure of the top layer Peeling of the hardened layer When there is a difference in the characteristics of the topping and concrete: from dynamic loads during operation from alternating temperatures and cyclic loads Risk of delamination from the concrete substrate		Destruction of the surface delamination from the bearing layer	Destruction of the base layer delamination from the concrete substrate
Repair process	Joints and cracks, widened, filled with epoxy or p/u Grinding and polishing	Joints and cracks, widen, fill with epoxy or p/u Grinding and polishing Uneven, chipping, flaking off	Dismantling of the card Mounting of a new card, grinding, polishing		Removal of the top layer Installation of a new layer
Strictness to operating rules	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not strictly	Strictly

Additional services

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	High-strength polished and polished concrete	Topping - dry hardener	Terrazzo decorative flooring	Ceramic tiles	High-performance polymer floors
Heat resistance	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
Thermocycling	Yes	No	Yes	no	Yes
Can be used outdoors and in cold rooms	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
Quick installation option	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Quick repair capability	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Sterility	No, present by default	No	No, present by default	No	No
Seamlessness	No	No	Yeah, if the stomping grounds (topknot is our version of Terrazzo)	No	Yes
hypoallergenicity	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Slipperiness	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Environmental friendliness	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
Static control, intrinsic protection (For data centers and electronics manufacturing)	Perhaps	No	No	No	Yes
Decorating possibilities (Color, texture, filling)	Yes A colorant, but not a brightener	No	Yes Fraction, color, pattern	Yes	Yes
Ability to provide resistance to oxidizing agents, organic acids and chemical reagents	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Possibility to ensure GOST flatness	Yes	No	Yes	No	No

Repair of industrial concrete floors in the warehouse

Input data for the CP

The following data is required to calculate a quotation for the installation of high strength polished concrete:

Photos and videos of the area of the work being done;
Information on the current floor covering in the work area and the need to remove it;
Approximate area of work;
Facility Address.

This data will help us provide you with the most accurate and efficient estimate of the cost and timing of the work.

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