Polished Concrete Floors

Terrazzo or Exposed Aggregate:

Deep sanding exposes the larger aggregate or stone in the poured concrete. This is often considered to be the most decorative of finishes due to the colours of the polished stones in the concrete floor.

However, that is not the end to the decorative possibilities of a Polished Concrete Floor. Accents can be added to make the floor unique. Custom staining, logos, or patterned cut lines are just a few of the options available.

There are also significant benefits to Polished Concrete Floors. There are no additional costs required for flooring material, such a mortars, underlayment, tile or hardwood. This allows Concrete Polishing to be cost effective. It is also considered a Sustainable and Green flooring option.

True concrete polishing is achieved by a process of multiple stages of diamond grinding and polishing. A densifier and a penetrating topcoat are used to harden the concrete and achieve a stain resistant floor. It is worth noting that true polished concrete does not use topical finishes such as epoxies or urethane to achieve their final polish.

More About Concrete Polishing

Valley Stonescapes provides Concrete Polished floors to Kelowna and the Okanogan region, as well as to Metro Vancouver and its surrounding areas.

With over 15 years of experience we have serviced many Retail and Commercial spaces and many Residential homes. We strive to provide our customers with quality work at a cost effective price.

Polished Concrete Floors are achieved through the use of diamond abrasives. These are used to remove and smooth the concrete surface until it is polished. The use of new Diamond Sanding Techniques make it possible to polish Concrete floors to a hard wearing satin or high gloss finish, resulting in a highly functional and durable floor.

Following the sanding process, the floor is treated with a Densifier / Hardener. This involves wetting the surface of the concrete with the Densifier and allowing the liquid to penetrate. As the concrete dries, this liquid causes a chemical reaction at the surface which reinforces the concrete, making it extremely hard and resistant to wear.

After the concrete floor is Densified a penetrating top coat is applied which fills the open pores providing stain resistance for the floor.

DURABLE

Its Durability makes it strong enough to handle the heavy traffic found in warehouses, restaurants, garage floors and other places where durable flooring is desired.

This also makes Polished Concrete Floors a great alternative to carpet, vinyl and wood surfaces because a polished concrete floor lasts without the need to be replaced.

BEAUTY:

The Beauty of concrete makes it a perfect solution for homes and commercial spaces where attractive surfaces are desired. Concrete can be poured or stained in a wide variety of colours. Special saw cutting tools can be used to cut patterns into the floor, generating attractive designs. Glass, metal and other objects can also be placed in the concrete to create distinct effects.

Salt and Pepper Polish:

This technique removes the surface “cream” to expose small sand particles in the upper layer of concrete. The result is an elegant “salt and pepper’ appearance that has a clean and uniform finish.

Terrazzo or Exposed Aggregate:

Deep sanding exposes the larger aggregate or stone in the poured concrete. This is often considered to be the most decorative of finishes due to the colours of the polished stones in the concrete floor.

All three of these services provide long lasting and elegant results, but that is not where the beauty and creativity of concrete polishing ends. Concrete floors can also be stained with one colour to create a uniform look or can be patterned, engraved and stained with different colours to create a unique floor for entranceways, restaurants or commercial properties.

Our sales staff will provide you with a clear estimate tailored to your needs. We value your business and do not believe in gimmicks, we believe an honest appraisal from us and quality workmanship will earn your trust for years to come.