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Concrete Finishing
At MCF, we understand that concrete finishing isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a strategic investment in your commercial property. Our expertise lies in transforming ordinary concrete surfaces into extraordinary masterpieces that withstand the test of time. Whether you’re revitalizing a showroom, office lobby, or retail space, our proven techniques elevate both form and function.
Let’s Explore the Two Main Concrete Finishing Techniques:
Concrete Polishing
Concrete polishing involves mechanically grinding and polishing the surface while increasing the grit size through several phases to ultimately achieve a glossy, mirror-like finish. This process enhances the natural beauty of concrete while providing exceptional durability.
Here’s how Concrete Polishing works:
Grinding: Coarse diamond-grit abrasives are used to strip and remove imperfections, stains, and any existing coatings.
Polishing: Finer grits progressively refine the surface in multiple stages, creating a smooth, reflective finish that you have seen in countless businesses.
Sealing: A protective sealer is applied to enhance shine and protect against stains and wear.
Ideal Use: Interior floors, showrooms, and commercial spaces where aesthetics and durability matter
Grind & Seal Finish
Grind & Seal is a less labor intensive, because of this, it is usually a much more cost-effective alternative to full concrete polishing. This process will give your floor more
of a matte finish than full polishing and is very low maintenance!
Here’s what Grind & Seal entails:
Grinding: Similar to concrete polishing, but grinding stops at a lower grit level.
Sealing: After grinding, a high-quality sealer is applied to protect the surface and provide a semi-gloss or matte finish.
Ideal Use: Garages, warehouses, storage rooms, and outdoor areas where functionality is key.
Comparison
Both Concrete Polishing and Grind & Seal finishes offer advantages over traditional flooring materials. When compared to traditional flooring, both finishing methods are low-maintenance, customizable, non-porous surfaces (preventing bacteria), environmentally friendly, and could be considered more cost-effective in the long-run compared to traditional flooring methods.
Concrete Polishing
Cost: Higher up-front cost
Durability: Through the polishing process, concrete floors become denser and more resistant to wear and tear
Short-term Maintenance: Higher maintenance to retain shine
Long-term Maintenance: All you need is a quick buff once a year to bring back the same shine
Grind & Seal
Cost: Lower up-front cost & less labor intensive which can be more cost effective
Durability: Higher abrasion resistance to effectively withstand wear and tear
Short-term Maintenance: Low maintenance consistent matte finish
Long-term Maintenance: Sealer will break down over time, the floor will need to be grinded and recoated again, and the floor will not look the same