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Learning Objectives 1. Describe how a polished concrete floor performs. 2. Summarize the procedure for creating polished concrete floors. 3. Name the two main types of protective treatments. 4. Match protective treatments to appropriate flooring types. 5. Explain how regular maintenance contributes to prolonged performance of polished concrete floors. 6. Name the two most important concepts in spill removal. 7. Explain how a Concrete Floor Protection Plan aids in prolonging concrete floor performance.
P O L I S H E D C O N C R E T E
P O L I S H E D C O N C R E T E
P O L I S H E D C O N C R E T E looks great
P O L I S H E D C O N C R E T E reduces maintenance costs
P O L I S H E D C O N C R E T E increases slip-resistance
P O L I S H E D C O N C R E T E increases slip-resistance
P O L I S H E D C O N C R E T E increases stain- & abrasion resistance
P O L I S H E D C O N C R E T E increases stain- & abrasion resistance
P O L I S H E D C O N C R E T E helps the environment
Performance life of polished concrete: LIFE OF THE BUILDING
SHOULD BE-
CONCRETE Cement Other cementitious & pozzolanic materials Coarse aggregate Fine aggregate Water Chemical admixtures
CONCRETE 35 cubic feer per person
CONCRETE
before
after
C O N C R E T E 1 0 1 : levels of polishing Ground Honed Polished Semi-polished Highly-polished
3 levels of concrete polishing Ground
Ground
Grinding Larger diamonds Grit Metal bond Metal diamonds
Grinding Larger diamonds Grit Metal bond Metal diamonds
before work began after grinding the floor
Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
Wear Zone ~ 1 / 8 inch
Soft Calcium Hard concrete Hydroxide
WEAR ZONE ~ 1 / 8 inch
Sodium Silicate Potassium Silicate Magnesium Fluorosilicate Lithium Polysilicate
Sodium Silicate Potassium Silicate Magnesium Fluorosilicate
Sodium Silicate Potassium Silicate Magnesium Fluorosilicate
Lithium Polysilicate
untreated WEAR ZONE ~ 1 / 8 inch hardened/densified
C O N C R E T E P O L I S H I N G
C O N C R E T E P O L I S H I N G Polishing Smaller diamonds Finer grit Resin bond Resin diamonds
C O N C R E T E P O L I S H I N G Polishing Resin bonded diamonds
3 levels of concrete polishing Ground Honed Polished Semi-polished Highly-polished
3 levels of concrete polishing Honed
PICTURE Honed
Coloring concrete
3 levels of concrete polishing Polished Semi-polished Highly-polished
Polished
Polished
Ground starting at 100-grit Polished Hardened/ Densified with Lithium Silicate Polished to 3,000 grit finish
P R O T E C T I O N : Guard Guard burnish in no stripping additional shine
Penetrant Soaks in Repels water/oil Long service live No appearance change No stripping P R O T E C T I O N : Penetrant
Penetrant Soaks in Repels water/oil Long service live No appearance change No stripping P R O T E C T I O N : Penetrant
P R O T E C T I O N : Guard or Penetrant
P R O T E C T I O N : Guard or Penetrant
P R O T E C T I O N : Guard or Penetrant
P R O T E C T I O N : Walk Off Mats
P R O T E C T I O N : Walk Off Mats Inside Matting Foyer Matting Outside Matting
EVERY WEEK per 1,000 people 1.2 lbs. of dirt tracked in
EVERY WEEK per 1,000 people 1.2 lbs. of dirt tracked in 28 percent of floor finish removed
EVERY WEEK per 1,000 people 1.2 lbs. of dirt tracked in 28 percent of floor finish removed SAND & GRIT top cause of floor wear
EVERY WEEK per 1,000 people 1.2 lbs. of dirt tracked in 28 percent of floor finish removed SAND & GRIT top cause of floor wear REMOVING 1 LB of dirt = hundreds $$
M A I N T E N A N C E :
M A I N T E N A N C E : Cost Comparisons Flooring Type Installed Cost Annual Maintenance Life Span Replacement Cost 20 Year Expense Cost per Square Foot per Year Vinyl Sheet Flooring Vinyl Tile Flooring Ceramic Mosaic Tile $2.72 $1.39 9 $3.43 $38.43 $1.92 $1.23 $1.47 15 $1.60 $32.23 $1.61 $6.48 $1.22 20 $30.88 $1.54 Quarry Tile $5.78 $0.58 20 $17.38 $0.87 Cement Terrazzo Granite- Glaze Polished Concrete $8.50 $0.46 20 $17.70 $0.89 $6.50 $0.46 20 $15.70 $0.79 $2.50 $0.17 Based on Maintenance Life of slab $5.90 $0.30
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan warehouse
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan grocery
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan school
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan commercial
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan specialty
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan office
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan Plan what maintenance when/how often who performs
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan sweep/dust mop
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan sweep/dust mop wet mop/ auto scrub
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan sweep/dust mop wet mop/ auto scrub correct cleaner
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan sweep/dust mop wet mop/ auto scrub correct cleaner spill clean up
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan sweep/dust mop wet mop/ auto scrub correct cleaner spill clean up
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan sweep/dust mop wet mop/ auto scrub unprotected protected correct cleaner spill clean up
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan sweep/dust mop wet mop/ auto scrub correct cleaner spill clean up
M A I N T E N A N C E : Plan spill clean up
P R O T E C T I O N : During construction
P R O T E C T I O N : During construction Who is responsible for floor protection? Ensure a Go-To person Discuss before, during, after installation
P R O T E C T I O N : During construction Who is responsible for floor protection? Ensure a Go-To person Discuss before, during, after installation
P R O T E C T I O N : During construction Sweep up dirt & grit immediately Auto-scrub daily Report/remove spills immediately No eating/drinking on slab Get permission to operate equipment on slab Diaper equipment on slab
P R O T E C T I O N : During construction
S U M M A R Y Polished Concrete Looks good Reduces maintenance costs Increases slip-resistance Increases stain- and abrasion resistance Helps the environment
S U M M A R Y Procedure Grind Harden/Densify Polish Protect
S U M M A R Y Protective Treatments Guards Penetrants
S U M M A R Y Penetrants Wheeled traffic Subject to spills of water/oil Warehouses/Industrial
S U M M A R Y Guards Foot traffic Shine is crucial Museums/Retail/Schools
S U M M A R Y Regular maintenance Prevents stain/dirt buildup Prevents sand/grit abrasion
S U M M A R Y Spill clean up Time is of the essence Wiping can embed contaminants Professional kit is recommended
S U M M A R Y Floor protection plan Protects floors during construction Needs attention before, during & after installation Everyone s responsibility
Prolonging the Performance of Finished Concrete Floors