Industrial polished concrete floors have become more popular in the Boston area in recent years. They are in just about every big box hardware store, but also in many restaurants, retail stores and even office spaces.
If your company is considering polished concrete, you’re not alone. Consider the market growth highlighted in ForConstructionPros.com –
“Early polished concrete floors began in the 1990s but by 2019, polished concrete floors accounted for approximately 53.5% of the U.S. market share of the concrete floor coatings market in terms of revenue, according to Grand View Research. Polished concrete slabs are found today in grocery stores, offices, retail, big box and residential. The increased use is fueled by the features polished concrete floors provide, such as high durability, long lifespan, easy maintenance, cost-effectiveness, high light reflectivity and aesthetic appeal. As expected, this sector is projected to increase in the coming years”.
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Example – Industrial Polished Concrete for Tool Rental Company in Boston and Worcester
This project was for a well known rental company for their tool rental division warehouse and office space, in both their Roxbury and Worcester locations. They had different floorcoverings that we had to remove to get at the concrete floor. So a large part of the job was demo of the old carpet, paint, and tile. Sometimes for this type of job, we are subcontractors for a General Contractor. In those cases, the GC usually hires a separate demolition company to demo out the existing floorcovering. But in this case, the only project was the floor, so the client hired us directly. Meaning we had to do the demolition of the flooring before proceeding with the concrete polishing.
After the demo, we needed another step: grinding off the carpet glue and paint with diamond grinding machines. Following that, we honed and polished with the same diamond abrasives we use to polish marble floors. This creates a flatter, smoother surface to the concrete. We do all grinding wet to minimize airborne dust.
Finally, several coats of clear sealer was the finishing touch. Crucially, the project was done on time and on budget, so no last minute surprises or excuses!
If you or your organization would like to consider having industrial polished concrete floors, feel free to get in touch with us for a free no obligation quote. We often work directly for the property owner or alternatively through a general contractor during tenant fitup or renovations.
Our contact information:
Act One – Marble and Tile
15 Main Street # 138
Watertown MA 02472-4403
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