The Overview of Polished Concrete Floor

2021-08-03

Concrete, which we have seen in our daily lives, is an indispensable and important material for construction. It is made up of cementitious materials, coarse and fine aggregates (sand, stone), water and other external admixtures in proportion. Artificial stone hardened under proper conditions.

With the advancement of technology, concrete manifestations are becoming more and more diverse, such as fair-faced concrete, decorative concrete, waterproof concrete, polished concrete floor and so on. Strictly speaking, polished concrete cannot be regarded as a type of concrete, it can only be said to be an external manifestation of concrete evolution.

The definition of polished concrete:

The concrete floor is polished by a grinding machine and a hardener (seal curing agent) is used to form a concrete floor under the combined action of chemical and physical. It is a kind of concrete floor with a certain gloss and high hardness.

The principle of polished concrete:

The sealing curing agent penetrates into the concrete at a depth of 5-8mm and can interact with the silicate ions in the concrete to make the concrete form a dense whole. The strength and surface compactness are further strengthened, and the flatness and smoothness of the floor are improved by mechanical high-speed grinding and polishing, so that the concrete floor has both practical performance and decorative performance.

The application of polished concrete:

It is suitable for floors in various commercial and industrial fields. Especially in areas where the frequency of use on the opposite side is high and there are certain requirements for the hardness of the ground. Such as logistics centers, warehouses, etc.

The development of polished concrete:

In recent years, dyes and dye powders have also been widely used in concrete polishing processes to enhance the aesthetics of concrete. In addition, the introduction of cutting processes, such as radiation lines, grid lines, radiation belts, corner treatments, etc., can effectively prevent cracks in the floor while enhancing the design sense of the floor. The scope of use of polished concrete will become wider and wider.

Whether you’re installing an entirely new polished concrete floor or resealing an existing surface, DTS Diamond Tools can provide you suitable concrete floor diamond tooling you need to get the job done. And we’re happy to offer support at any level of your work.