| The choice to install a polished concrete floor new or old holds many benefits for the owner, but usually the most important benefit is what it costs to maintain. Most polished concrete floors save an owner an average of over a $1 per square foot per year in maintenance. This cost savings is realized in less wear and tear on cleaning equipment, costly chemicals, and periodic patching/replacement of traditional flooring finishes. Lastly, polished concrete is a permanent finish; the owner realizes the cost savings of a polished concrete floor when the floor is at an age that traditional floor finishes would have to be replaced. For existing businesses polished floors can be used to permanently repair other failed coatings with no down-time and zero VOC's. |
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Concrete Polishing: Comparative Installation and Maintenance Costs for Polished Concrete Floors
Based on a survey conducted by the National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, the information below
compares the cost per square foot of commonly used commercial flooring materials and polished
concrete floors. This recent examination of flooring costs over a 20 year span illustrates not only some
of the hidden costs involved in the purchase and installation of various materials, it also illustrates the
dramatic difference in the cost of these materials.
Based on a survey conducted by the National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, the information below
compares the cost per square foot of commonly used commercial flooring materials and polished
concrete floors. This recent examination of flooring costs over a 20 year span illustrates not only some
of the hidden costs involved in the purchase and installation of various materials, it also illustrates the
dramatic difference in the cost of these materials.
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*Comparative costs based on 10,000 square feet. Your costs may vary based on square footage, preparation needs, coloring, etc.
Polished concrete can be combined with integral colored concrete and/or decorative dyes to yield an
appearance that compliments or establishes any color scheme. This benefit allows polished concrete
to be entertained by architects and designers for use in retail sales areas and anywhere else the
aesthetics of the floor finish is important.
appearance that compliments or establishes any color scheme. This benefit allows polished concrete
to be entertained by architects and designers for use in retail sales areas and anywhere else the
aesthetics of the floor finish is important.
Another benefit of polished concrete is that it is useful for attaining points toward LEED project
certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) What is LEED®?
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the
nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green
buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and
measurable impact on their buildings’ performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to
sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health:
sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor
environmental quality.
The final benefit of concrete polishing is the fact that its installation does not create noxious odors or
require a minimum cure time before it can be put back into service. With the advent of dustless
grinding systems and odorless, non-toxic chemicals, the polishing process can be completed with
minimal interruption to business. This means the process can be completed while adjacent business
operations or construction build-out takes place.
Overall, concrete polishing is a flooring finish option that more and more businesses are choosing for
their most heavily Travelled surface because of its durability and appearance.
certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) What is LEED®?
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the
nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green
buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and
measurable impact on their buildings’ performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to
sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health:
sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor
environmental quality.
The final benefit of concrete polishing is the fact that its installation does not create noxious odors or
require a minimum cure time before it can be put back into service. With the advent of dustless
grinding systems and odorless, non-toxic chemicals, the polishing process can be completed with
minimal interruption to business. This means the process can be completed while adjacent business
operations or construction build-out takes place.
Overall, concrete polishing is a flooring finish option that more and more businesses are choosing for
their most heavily Travelled surface because of its durability and appearance.
The above cost’s do not account for down-time or shut-down of business during replacement.
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