| 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. |
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.
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.
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.
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Concrete Polishing: Comparative Installation and Maintenance Costs for Polished Concrete Floors
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