Concrete Polishing Services in Metro Vancouver (Since 2001)
Polished concrete is a modern, cost-effective, and environment-friendly flooring solution achieved by machining and polishing concrete with industrial diamonds and hardeners.
It is the perfect application for; commercial & business facilities, industrial plants, warehouses, retail locations, showrooms, schools, museums, and government buildings.
What is concrete polishing?
- Concrete polishing is a method of grinding away fine surface particles to achieve a smooth, non-slip texture on concrete. It enables the concrete surface to effectively repel water, oil, chemicals, and other contaminations to make the area safer and more functional.
How is concrete polished?
- There are several ways to polish concrete, but the most common system uses diamond pad grinding tools attached to a large rotary powerhead. It moves in a back and forth motion to create a non-slip texture in concrete.
- However, there are several distinct phases in a typical concrete polishing job, which are outlined below:
Initial Prepping
- This step involves removing any existing coating, stains, or blemishes and fixing minor pits or cracks with a sealant or filler material.
Grinding
- The surface is then finely ground using an abrasive technique like an industrial diamond embedded in a plastic or resin matrix. The type of disc used depends on the desired level of sheen.
Hardening
- This step includes applying a chemical hardener or impregnating sealer to enhance the concrete's density. The sealer hardens and protects the concrete inside out, ensuring a better polish.
Final Polishing
- The final step involves polishing the surface with a resin-bond diamond to achieve a particular shine or finish.
- The polishing can be done using water to cool off diamond abrasives. The process mitigates the spread of dust particles but creates water waste that needs to be disposed of sustainably. Or, it can be dry polished using vacuum systems to contain dust particles. This method is more common as it is less messy and quick.
Why have polished concrete?
Polished concrete holds many benefits besides its stunning appearance. Here are a few:
Commercial Concrete Polishing
- Polished concrete is especially beneficial in commercial settings. It provides a safe, aesthetically appealing flooring option that is durable enough to withstand heavy foot traffic and prevent accidents. Commercial Offices, Shopping Malls, Retail Outlets, Airports, Hospitals, and Restaurant Kitchens are some of the places that use polished concrete surfaces.
- Industrial facilities can also benefit from polished concrete because it is easy to clean, non-slip, chemical resistant, and durable. Industrial manufacturing units, warehouses, treatment plants, food processing facilities, and other factories require concrete polishing for safe and smooth operations.
Why Choose West Pacific Coatings?
Concrete polishing requires specialized equipment and training. So, it is vital to find a reliable business that specializes in concrete polishing installation to do the work for you.
We are a professional concrete polishing company with the right expertise, experience, and modern tools to ensure that your concrete floors are properly polished.
We offer commercial and industrial concrete polishing services in Vancouver Lower Mainland Area. Our services include:
- Surface Preparation
- Concrete Polishing
- Concrete Finishing
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Epoxy flooring will last for about 5 to 10 years depending with the type of house or what the house is used for. For instance, residential epoxy flooring will last for at least ten years, especially when it is installed in a basement or indoors. Looking for Epoxy Floor Coating Specialists in Vancouver BC, Contact West Pacific Coating Today!
The professionalism of the contractor installing your epoxy will also determine how long it lasts. For instance, if you install the epoxy by your own, it can last for little bit less. Commercial and industrial epoxy can last for 5-10 years. There are a number of factors that will determine how long your epoxy floor will last as they can lead to premature wear of your floor.
Epoxy flooring will last for about 5 to 10 years depending with the type of house or what the house is used for. For instance, residential epoxy flooring will last for at least ten years, especially when it is installed in a basement or indoors. The professionalism of the contractor installing your epoxy will also determine how long it lasts. Commercial and industrial epoxy can last for 5-10 years. There are a number of factors that will determine how long your epoxy floor will last as they can lead to premature wear of your floor.
Epoxy flooring provides a great experience that includes exceptional abrasion and chemical resistance features just to mention a few. These resin-based industrial flooring systems provide unique features such as durability, and easy to clean and pretty.
It is applied to the existing concrete as a liquid. After curing, it creates a very hard plastic coating that bond with the concrete. It’s a high time you do away with ugly concrete and a good look, not only that, epoxy flooring resists chemical, gas pillage, foot and vehicle traffic, abrasion water and much more.
Compared to other average floors, epoxy floor are bright and professional. Their appearance makes them very attractive and enticing.
There are a number of reasons why you need to install epoxy from beauty to durability and safety. After looking at the benefits of epoxy flooring you’ll automatically see the need to install it in your commercial, residential or industrial house. Epoxy floors are very safe especially in the garage where they enhance visibility by reflecting light off the floor.
We operate all over Vancouver and the entire Metro Vancouver area including North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam and even operate in New Westminster, Chilliwack Bc.
