When it comes to polished concrete floor there simply might be no other comparison. The owner knows that if he doesn't use a maintenance program his freshly polished marble floor will start to lose its luster in about 45-60 days from the foot traffic and the same micro-scratches that we discussed earlier. If there is too much water added to your concrete mixture it will weaken your floors because as the concrete dries it also shrinks.

Polishing concrete, however, involves diamond impregnated wheels, discs, and pads used in a series from coarse grit to fine grit. This new technology allows general contractors and homeowners to produce shiny and beautiful flooring at a cost anyone can afford.

This is important, because although you might think you want concrete polishing, you might be better off with what's known as a grind and seal" finish. Polished concrete floors can be installed to reflect your individual style and flooring needs. Training Opportunity: Concrete Polishing Skills is a hands-on course that will teach professionals how to successfully use diamond tooling to create a beautiful, high-shine polish on concrete floors.

As polished concrete floors become popular nationwide—from retail shops to production facilities—Fulex Polishing will help you successfully expand into this growing vertical. Residential is where CGC has made itself a name in the polished concrete industry, we apply the highest quality craftsmanship to our jobs to ensure our clients are completely satisfied.

Polished concrete floors are installed by grinding a concrete slab multiple times with progressively finer diamond grinding tools. Polished concrete has a longer performance than other flooring systems. The densifying chemical serves several purposes: it seals the concrete's pores, strengthens the surface, makes the concrete more resistant to stains and water, and helps the concrete accept a high-gloss polish.