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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 […]
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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 […]
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The mechanic shop floor is one of the most important components at a commercial garage or dealer service center. Depending on the services your garage offers, a floor can see extensive traffic every day from vehicles and the equipment you use, can require extensive maintenance, and could be susceptible to unattractive and expensive damage if the wrong material is in use. Selecting the right floor begins with understanding the requirements your garage has and what type of wear your floor may see on a daily basis. This can help you choose a resinous commercial flooring system that will offer a cost effective installation with significant benefits. How to Choose the Right Resinous Mechanic Shop Floor A resinous coating is essential for commercial garages as a means to protect concrete floors. Concrete is a durable, strong, and affordable material. But because it is porous, concrete can be damaged with relative ease by a chemical spill or an object dropped on the concrete surface. Regular use will also start to wear away at a concrete surface. An epoxy coating offers and extremely […]
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Commercial auto garages in Denver – and the mechanic garage floor in garages in particular – undergo a lot of wear and tear. Epoxy flooring and resinous coatings for commercial garage floors are leading options to stand up to the vehicles, equipment, chemicals, and daily wear that occurs on your floor. Epoxy flooring for commercial garages in Denver will stand up to many of the common challenges that occur that might damage other flooring materials. Choosing the Best Flooring Material for Your Mechanic Garage Floor Epoxy flooring goes over a concrete slab. The contractor installs an epoxy floor in a continuous pour, creating a smooth and seamless surface. Epoxy can be customized with color, textures, anti-slip features, and additives that can fine tune the performance of your flooring. With these customizations and the strong basic performance of epoxy coatings, flooring in an auto garage has the following characteristics: Chemical Resistance – Epoxy will resist industrial solvents and cleaners, gasoline, oil, and other automotive fluids. Spills should be cleaned quickly, but floors will otherwise remain in good condition regardless of the […]
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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 […]
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When you install an epoxy coating as your commercial flooring solution in a Denver business, you have an extremely durable and low maintenance floor that is suitable for a wide variety of facility types. One other requirement that commercial floors have at Denver warehouses, manufacturing plants, and other facilities may need to withstand temperature extremes. Between summer and winter in Colorado, temperatures can vary extensively and if your facility has loading bays, doors that are frequently open, or areas of the property with limited insulation, your flooring could be exposed to particularly high or low temperatures. Knowing what your epoxy can withstand will help limit any damage to your flooring. Flooring Temperature Limits for Epoxy Coatings The epoxy formulation at your property will have an effect on its resistance to extreme temperatures. During installation, if you are aware that your facility will face flooring temperature extremes, it is important to let your installer know so that they can plan an effective floor that will meet your ongoing needs. But if you are coming into a property that already has epoxy […]
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