POLISHING BASICS

MULTI POLISSAGE MONTREAL | SINCE 2002

POLISHING CONCRETE IS A RELATIVELY NEW ART THAT IS FAST FINDING AN AUDIENCE OF WILLING CONTRACTORS AND MANY CUSTOMERS

Architects and designers who build high-tech structures, chain stores, auto showrooms, restaurants, and many homeowners have included such floors in their specifications. The method of diamond polishing concrete floors has changed traditional flooring industry practices. And as a bonus! This process provides design professionals with a cost-effective flooring option that can accommodate tight budgets and creative designs.

Why choose polished concrete?

Simply because virtually any structurally sound concrete floor can be polished to a very hard, durable, and nearly maintenance-free finish. Whether new or old, concrete floors no longer need sealers, waxes or coatings that require a lot of attention. Factors such as durability, gloss, dust-control, along with low maintenance cycles make diamond polishing an attraction that’s hard to resist.

The Three Basic finishes

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Cream (industrial look)

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Exposed Terrazzo look

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Speckled look

Other common services

  • Surface Preparation

    Surface preparation is performed dry and dust free; however there are exceptions where a wet method is preferred. Our diamond tooling and equipment is designed to remove just about all types of coating and coverings. Some of the most common are curing compounds, sealers, epoxies, carpet glue, cement glue, and mastics. Removal rates from 4mils -200 mils. Various profiles of smoothness can be achieved for the following trades:  Concrete polishing, carpet, ceramic, vinyl, marble, terrazzo, granite and epoxy installers.

  • REPAIRS

    For poorly installed concrete, bad weather aged, or damaged can be repaired or renewed. 

  • CONCRETE OVERLAYS

    Portland cement base topping can be installed. Toppings from Ardex, Mapei or Sika are often the popular choice. These topping are polish able if specified. Topping ranges from 25mils (Micro) to 200mils. All these topping can achieve a minimum of 3500psi within 1 day. A perfect choice for damaged surfaces that require speed and or new design. 

  • DESIGNS AND COLOR

    Dye staining, integral color, decals, and patterns available and open to discussion at the planning and designing stage. 

  • CONCRETE TREATMENT

    Sometimes concrete floors are not properly treated. The substrate for each type of flooring industry (i.e. carpet, vct, vat, ceramic, epoxy or polished) have their own specified profiles as well as moisture tolerances. Failure too comply can lead to serious consequences. For such cases, whether it is moisture, dusting, flaking, corroding, or bond issues. As professionals we can provide the proper profiles and or required treatment.

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