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Polished Concrete Floor Detailing

14 years ago

I would like to see the construction details, specifications for a new concrete floor of this quality. The mix, the reinforcing, the pour schedule, finishing, curing and quality control.

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Specht Novak Architects

14 years ago

The concrete floor is a typical 3" slab with a polished, steel troweled finish and a low-build clear matte sealer.
If you need more information to achieve this effect, we would be happy to work with you to design your floor.

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musicmom
12 years ago
Is there some salt and pepper showing and some creamy areas? How was this polished? Our floors are awful! Any help would appreciated.
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Specht Novak Architects
12 years ago
Color variation is typical for concrete. There is no polish, just steel troweled with a clear sealer.
musicmom
12 years ago
I thought I could see some salt and pepper in some pictures. Am I wrong? How many coats of sealer did you use? Thanks again.
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Specht Novak Architects
12 years ago
I'm not sure what you mean by salt & pepper, but any color variation you are seeing is due to the natural variation of the cement, nothing special was done to create that effect.

I assume we must have used at least 2 coats of sealer, but we weren't there, so we can't say for sure.
musicmom
12 years ago
Okay, Thanks again.

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