The client contacted JLR Contracts who required the dilapidated floor, caused by years of heavy industrial forklift use, to undergo a full renovation. The requirement was for a low gloss finish, which would give high slip resistance results. Aesthetics were not an important factor. Functionality, low maintenance and long floor life were the most important factors that
were required. Please see below for more details on the project…
The client was based in Newcastle and was a bit unsure as they had never previously been involved with polished concrete. After a few phone calls with ourselves and a site meeting, it was agreed that polished concrete would be the preferred option and that it would fit with their requirements. Aesthetics were an important factor, as the overall look had to reflect that the store was retailing quality fashion brands. The existing floor was dark grey and dull, the whole area needed to be a lot brighter, which would then reflect on the outlet retailing quality fashion brands. The first part of the process was be to clean out and fill the existing expansion joints and also carry out repairs to any cracks and heavy indentations etc. The second part of the process would be to then complete an initial medium grind, this would remove any surface sealer, surface contamination as well as exposing the fine aggregate to give the desired look. Subsequent chemical and polishing stages were then completed to give the client the finish they were looking for, and which would reflect that the store was a quality brand and look. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, the floor would now give many years of service with a basic cleaning regime. Contact us for any advice on polished concrete flooring.
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