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Our name, “Colorado Concrete Repair,” sometimes accidentally gives the impression that we only do repair. We are frequently the #1 concrete contractor for new concrete and epoxy flooring, and many commercial property owners contact us to create their brand new custom concrete floor. But we also do repairs. Recently, we’ve been getting a lot of calls from commercial property managers that are looking for a way to improve on their existing concrete floors. One solution that we may want to consider is polished concrete. It is possible, depending on the repair, to polish concrete in order to repair it, and give it a brighter and more stylish appearance. What Happens When Concrete Floors Age? Concrete floors will eventually need repairs. Some repairs are smaller, with minor cracks and other issues that affect how well the floor continues to function. Concrete can also have small pieces chip off, or can become discolored. Large cracks are also possible, but are more common with improperly installed flooring. No matter what, concrete floors will eventually need some type of repair as they get older. […]

Chatfield Farms, who we featured in a previous post as we worked on one of their event venues, also needed help with their office. They had an existing concrete floor, but it was older and didn’t have much of a visual pop. They were hoping to get a polished concrete office floor look that would be cost effective and also last for years to come. Our Approach to Better Concrete Flooring We wanted to help Chatfield Farms with their office flooring, but we wanted to do so in a way that fit their budget and still looked amazing. Luckily, we did not need to replace the existing concrete. Instead, we polished it. We ground off the top layers of the concrete until we were able to get to the mirror finish that was waiting underneath, which gave the concrete a very shiny and attractive appearance that really helped improve the look of not only the flooring, but the entirety of the property. We then densified the ground to produce a harder finished floor, and then finished off all of it […]

One of the reasons that concrete is considered such a versatile flooring option is that it can mimic other forms of flooring while still maintaining the advantages of concrete. Concrete can be made to look like wood, like tile, like stone – almost every type of flooring except for carpet. There is no better example of this than the way concrete can be designed to look like terrazzo, one of the most popular styles of a  terrazzo floor and interior wall décor available. What is Terrazzo Flooring? Terrazzo is a world-famous flooring method with origins in 16th century Italy. Sitting on a considerable amount of excess marble and stone cuts, designers in Renaissance Italy placed the marble in cement and ground it by hand. It eventually created a very unique style of flooring that remains popular even today: A genuine terrazzo floor is rarely used in today’s construction. But a terrazzo floor style tile is still extremely popular, used in everything from mid-century modern homes to casinos to commercial properties all throughout Colorado and the United States. Instead of creating […]

In the past years, polished concrete flooring has become one of the most used flooring materials. Property owners across industries and property types have chosen it for it the multiple advantages it offers. These advantages make polished concrete flooring adaptable to many commercial properties. If you are considering concrete flooring for your warehouse, garage, manufacturing plant, or other facility, these are the benefits you can expect as well as the features that you might have to plan around. What Makes Polished Concrete the Best Commercial Flooring Options for Denver Properties? Commercial flooring can represent a significant investment in your property. The initial materials and installation cost is one factor. You will also need to consider ongoing costs of your floor in terms of maintenance and expected repairs. This cost should balance out with the features the floor offer, of which polished concrete offers many: Cost-Effective – Concrete is readily available and extremely affordable. With polishing as well, it is more affordable than alternatives like tile, terrazzo, and stone. Long Lifespan – A concrete surface can last many decades. The polished […]

Concrete floor polishing is a beautiful, cost effective, and resilient floor. It has the hardness and strength of concrete, but with improved durability since the concrete floor polishing process makes it nonporous. Polished concrete is also extremely attractive with a smooth surface and various levels of gloss. The sheen of a polished concrete floor is one of the options you are able to customize, as well as the aggregate exposure. These features are responsible for the final appearance of a polished concrete floor. As you are planning for a new flooring installation, you can consider the options available. Polished Concrete Gloss Levels and Aggregate Exposure Classes Polishing concrete requires grinding the surface with fine grit diamond sanding pads. The grit on pads can range from below 100 to over 800, with grits between 400 and 800 being the most common for polished concrete floors. The polishing process grinds away a small amount of the surface. This creates a shine and removes the top layer of the concrete. Based on the fineness of the grit, the amount of concrete removed, and […]

Many commercial properties in Denver are updating their flooring to polished concrete. Colorado Concrete Repair, a top commercial flooring contractor in Denver, provides polished concrete installation in Denver. With expert and professional services, we guarantee a beautiful and functional floor at a competitive cost. Colorado Concrete Repair is able to install new polished concrete floors, resurface existing floors, and provide a range of other commercial flooring services throughout Denver and the surrounding area. Contact us to schedule a consultation, learn more about our services, or get a quote on your concrete flooring project. What Makes Finished Concrete Flooring the Right Option for Commercial Facilities in Denver? Regardless of industry, almost every property in Denver needs a flooring solution that is durable, long lasting, and attractive. Polished concrete is a leading choice to provide all of these benefits at an extremely reasonable price. Where there are additional requirements that a floor needs to meet in terms of safety, maintenance, or aesthetics, polished concrete can adapt easily and remain a leading choice that offers all of the following benefits: Easy Cleaning and Maintenance – Polished concrete […]