Polished Concrete Floors
London, Kitchener, Hamilton
Trusted polished concrete flooring contractor with more than 20 years of commercial and industrial experience. We provide high performance and quality concrete polishing solutions.
Experienced Concrete Polishing Contractor
Diamond Rock has been installing polished concrete floors in London, Kitchener, and Hamilton for more than two decades. Our installers specialize in transforming dull commercial, industrial, and residential concrete surfaces into durable, attractive, and easy-to-maintain floors. Polished concrete floors have many advantages over traditional flooring types. They have a natural amazing look with the added benefit of being a cost-effective, long lasting flooring solution.
Our Concrete Polishing Process
To achieve ideal concrete polishing results, Diamond Rock takes several steps to prepare concrete surfaces.
- The first thing we do is address issues such as cracks, spalling, and stains.
- Next, we grind your concrete floors with remote grinders for a smoother finish.
- We then apply a chemical densifier to fill any pores and increase the concrete’s density.
- Once the initial grinding has been completed, we progressively grind and polish the floor to achieve the desired shine and smoothness.
- It’s now time to apply a high quality sealant to ensure the concrete is protected and easy to maintain.
Decorative Options for Polished Concrete
Polished concrete floors need not be just gray mirror finishes. Our polished concrete installers in London Ontario can install just about any design option for concrete surfaces. Stains and dyes of various colours can be used to create solid and bright colours or they can be mixed and combined to create interesting patterns, shapes, and effects. Some of the most common uses for polished concrete surfaces are retail spaces, restaurants, showrooms, warehouses, gyms, offices, hospitals, clinics, and homes.
Benefits of Polished Concrete Flooring
High Durability – Polished concrete flooring is extremely strong and durable with a life-span that far surpasses other floor covers. It can withstand heavy foot and equipment traffic and is difficult to damage.
Low Maintenance – A properly installed, sealed, and maintained polished concrete floor can last more than a hundred years. Dirt, grime, and other debris are easily wiped off. Damp mopping once a week to remove scuffs and water marks is all that is usually required. Additional maintenance may be required with other types of floor finishes. Polished concrete floors do not require any waxing or stripping to maintain the sheen.
Cost Effective – The long life-span of polished concrete far surpasses that of other floor coverings. This means money can be saved as there is no need to remove and replace worn or damaged flooring. The cost savings and long life expectancy of this type of flooring make it a popular choice for offices, schools, retail stores, offices, clinics, and restaurants.
Esthetics – The choice of colors and texture effects for concrete floors is limitless. We love to bring old drab concrete surfaces to life.
Sanitary – Properly polished and sealed concrete floors are non-porous meaning they prevent liquids and contaminants from getting into the concrete. This is why many health facilities as well as the hotel and hospital industries are choosing this type of flooring over others. Done properly, the surface of your floor will resist bacteria and other similar contaminants.
Safety – Polished concrete remains safe and stable for many years. The surface can be prepared with non-slip coatings to help prevent slips and falls.
Brighter – High gloss finishes help increase ambient lighting. The increased light reflection makes this type of flooring ideal for retail outlets, showrooms, restaurants, and offices where a clean, bright, and professional image is required.
Chemical & Solvent Resistant – Polished concrete floors can be sealed with a chemical-resistant epoxy to protect your floor against harsh chemicals and solvents.
Environmentally Friendly – Polished concrete floors do not contain harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) unlike carpeting, wood laminate, and vinyl flooring materials.