When it comes to industrial flooring or even the concrete floors in your own garage or workshop, quality is the key. The way that concrete floors can become cracked, chipped and otherwise damaged poses a safety risk in some situations. Operating heavy or dangerous equipment and tools on an uneven floor leaves a lot of room for mishaps and injury. Depending on the type of tools you usually use, cracked and uneven concrete floors may contribute to very serious injuries. Luckily, when you notice that your concrete floors aren’t quite what they used to be, you can have a concrete resurfacing performed before things get out of hand.

As the name suggests, concrete resurfacing adds a fresh surface onto the existing floor to cover up any imperfections. Concrete resurfacing is sometimes referred to as retrofit floors, and the process can be carried out in a couple of different ways. The existing section of concrete floor may be sanded down, so the natural aggregate is the main attraction or an additional slab of concrete floor may be added on top of the first one. During the concrete resurfacing process, the concrete floor is cut up to four times, depending on the desired effect. Approximately 3 to 5 mm of the concrete thickness is cut away during the concrete resurfacing procedure. If you are planning to lay a new slab of concrete on top of the old one, it’s best to complete that step before you put up the walls around the room.

After the initial work is done, the surface of the floor is grouted so any imperfections and bubbles can be filled. After grouting the concrete floors, it’s normal to make two more cuts. After that, an indensifier is spread over the surface of the floor with a squeegee. The indensifier is a clear, liquid hardener and it gives concrete floors extra strength and a glossy finish. When concrete resurfacing, it’s best to let the indensifier cure overnight, as it must soak into the concrete for best results. Once the indensifier has cured, concrete floors are worked on again in the final polishing stage. Once finished, the look of polished concrete will catch everyone’s attention.

The last part of the concrete resurfacing process is to seal the concrete floors. You can seal them up with a ‘diamond finish’ or an ‘epoxy finish.’ Either sealing method will reduce the likelihood of mold in damp areas or oil staining in any area. Once you’re completely finished, you’ll have polished concrete that is very easy to maintain and won’t suffer damage like some other types of flooring.

Concrete resurfacing works in a variety of different situations, and polished concrete floors are great choices for a variety of workshops, garages and similar rooms. If you can envision polished concrete in your workplace or home workshop, take the time to contact a company who are experts at it to go over your options. Outsourcing is common these days, and your concrete floors shouldn’t be any different.

Applied Industrial Flooring Canada 3134 Lenworth Dr, Mississauga, ON L4X 2G1 (905) 625-6324 offers trusted turnkey solutions for concrete resurfacing. Make your workspace as safe and attractive as possible.

Applied Industrial Flooring Canada 3134 Lenworth Dr, Mississauga, ON L4X 2G1 (905) 625-6324 offers trusted turnkey solutions for concrete resurfacing. Make your workspace as safe and attractive as possible.
http://www.appliedfloors.com

Author Bio: Applied Industrial Flooring Canada 3134 Lenworth Dr, Mississauga, ON L4X 2G1 (905) 625-6324 offers trusted turnkey solutions for concrete resurfacing. Make your workspace as safe and attractive as possible.

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