On of the advantages of landing a contract for several polishing jobs is that the later ones can improve on the minor missteps of the earlier ones. A recent pair of jobs for the Yakima, Wash., School District is a classic case in point.
Concrete Polishing
Polished concrete is a process of progressive mechanical grinding, honing, densifying and polishing a concrete surface. This is done to achieve an aesthetically pleasing, highly durable, light-reflective finish.
Vertical Polished Concrete Inspires Innovators
What do you do when your client asks for polished concrete walls? Not many contractors have responded to that request in the affirmative so far, but some are starting to ask, “Why not?”
CSDA Releases Industry Standard and Best Practice Documents for Polished Concrete
In response to requests by architects and engineers to resolve consistency issues associated with quality levels achieved by polished concrete surfaces, the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association has released two technical documents — an industry standard and a Best Practice.
Architect Embraces Polished Concrete in Schools
All over the country, architects who design primary and secondary schools are warming to polished concrete. Jim Ward, of Ward Scott Architecture, Tuscaloosa, Ala., is one of them. His firm’s recent project, Big Sandy Elementary School, part of the Tuscaloosa County School System, opened in 2013.
A Closer Look at Arizona’s Biggest Polished Concrete Company
At 31, Joe Yezzi was a construction guy trapped in the body of a cell-phone tycoon. After he finished high school, Yezzi then started a pager company. That company grew into a chain of 23 stores selling both wireless phones and services from all the major brands. “I had a […]
Tips for Grinding and Polishing Seeded Glass in Overlays
Decorative concrete is especially helpful for company branding purposes or to make a bright and impactful statement in an indoor or outdoor space.
In this light, it’s easy to see why glass adds a unique dimension. It’s different and it catches the eye, which is something appealing for businesses.
Creative Color Solutions at an Epic Concrete Polishing Job
Surfacing Solutions Inc., Temecula, Calif., got a refresher on one central principle of polished concrete as the company produced some 175,000 square feet of densified concrete floor surfaces at the glittering new San Marcos High School in Southern California.
Concrete Overlay Tops Gypcrete at Jewelry Store
They wanted to polish the concrete floors at their new location on Weybosset Street, in Providence, R.I. One problem — the substrate in the building was gypcrete and not polishable. Typical overlay products won’t bond to gypcrete. A clear-cut job was becoming complex.
Research Says Polished Concrete is the Most Slip-Resistant Flooring
At a recent meeting of the CPAA, the board of directors and active committee members met to help lead, develop and guide our future. The hottest topic was the presentation on standards for polished concrete. To our surprise evidence was indicating tgat properly polished concrete is one of the safest flooring choices available to the consumer.
Concrete Artisan Finds Decorative Concrete After “Fourth” Retirement
In his 68 years, Jim Vermillion has mastered many skills: military officer, airline pilot, inventor, seagoing kayak adventurer, business owner.
But he hasn’t been able to get the hang of retirement.
