Example Polished Concrete Projects in Peoria

Scope of work

Shelves and cabinets emptied, the slab degreased and ground through the diamond steps, cracks and saw-cut joints filled, one charcoal dye color worked in, a densifier, polishing to a gloss and a stain guard.

Project overview

In this example, the owner of a 2000s house in El Mirage parks a work truck in the three-car garage, and the bare slab shows every oil drip. A dark floor will hide small spots and look more finished.

Charcoal dye goes into the ground slab, and the floor is polished to a gloss. The cabinets and shelves are emptied first, and the work is done in strips so the shine matches across the wide room.

The goal

The goal is a dark, even garage floor that hides small drips and cleans with a mop.

Process

1. Planning Floor checked for oil and cracks, color and shine agreed from samples.
2. Grinding Slab degreased and ground, cracks and joints filled.
3. Dye and polish Dye applied, densifier added and the floor polished.
4. Guard Stain guard applied and the garage put back together.

Planning right

• A dark floor hides drips but shows dust and chalky footprints.
• Old oil can still leave a faint ring under the dye.
• A sample on your own slab shows how the dye will read.
• Say if you want the gloss toned down to satin.

Scope of work

Furniture moved out, the old covering taken up, the slab ground, cracks filled, one gray-brown dye color worked in, a densifier, polishing to a semi-gloss and a stain guard. The patio slab outside is not part of this price.

Project overview

In this example, the owners of a 2000s house in Peoria have a large living area with wood-framed folding glass doors onto a covered patio. They want the inside floor to look like part of the outdoor space.

A warm gray-brown dye is worked into the ground slab and left with its natural variation. The semi-gloss polish picks up the light from the open doors, and the color sits well with the patio columns and tile roof.

The goal

The goal is one warm floor from the living area through the patio doors.

Process

1. Planning Slab checked and a gray-brown sample made on a spare corner.
2. Grinding Old covering and glue ground off, cracks filled.
3. Dye Dye worked in and left to show some variation.
4. Polish and guard Densifier, polish to semi-gloss and a stain guard.

Planning right

• The door thresholds are taped and protected during grinding.
• Color varies across a slab, so expect some mottling.
• Sun through the doors can make the sheen look stronger.
• The patio can be done separately as a sealed or stained slab.

Scope of work

Chairs and small furniture moved aside, the front desk protected, the carpet tile glue ground off as part of the first grind, joints and cracks filled, a densifier, polishing to a satin finish and a guard.

Project overview

In this example, a small firm in Peoria wants to replace the worn carpet tile in its reception and waiting area. Under the tile is a concrete slab with traces of old glue, and the firm would like it polished.

The glue comes off in the first grinding steps, and the joints and cracks are filled. A satin polish keeps the glare down near the glass entrance and shows fewer scuffs from chairs and shoes.

The goal

The goal is a clean, even reception floor with no carpet tile to replace again.

Process

1. Planning Slab, joints and the office hours checked on site.
2. Grinding Carpet tile glue ground off and joints filled, with dust kept out of the offices.
3. Polish Densifier added and the floor polished to satin.
4. Guard Guard applied and the suite handed back clean.

Planning right

• Older glue is tested before it is ground.
• A satin finish hides scuffs better than a high gloss.
• Tell us where the desk and waiting chairs go.
• Check the lease before work starts on a suite you rent.

Scope of work

Benches and tool storage moved aside, the slab degreased and ground, cracks filled, the floor cleaned and a sealer rolled on. Stains that have soaked deep may leave a shadow.

Project overview

In this example, the owner of a 2000s house in Surprise uses the two-car garage for hobby projects and repairs. The bare slab has spots from grease and glue, and the owner wants it easier to clean.

The slab is degreased and ground, and then a sealer goes on so spills wipe up. The benches are shifted in turn so the floor under them is done too.

The goal

The goal is a sealed workshop floor that wipes clean and takes the usual spills.

Process

1. Planning Floor checked for stains and cracks, and the sealer agreed.
2. Grinding Slab degreased and ground, cracks filled.
3. Sealing Sealer rolled on in thin coats.
4. Handover Benches put back and the garage cleaned.

Planning right

• A sealed floor is recoated rather than polished back.
• Deep stains may still show after grinding.
• Tell us about solvents, gas cans and the propane tank stored in the garage.
• Ask what the sealer is and what it should not be exposed to.

Scope of work

Crack and joint cleaned out, filled with a flexible filler and ground flush, about 55 ft in all. The polish is quoted on the interior lines.

Project overview

In this example, the owners of a 2000s house in Peoria are about to have their slab polished. A hairline crack runs across a saw-cut joint, and they want it dealt with first.

The crack and the joint are cleaned out and filled, then ground flush with the rest of the slab. The repair stays visible as a fine line, but it will not catch dirt or a heel.

The goal

The goal is a filled and flush crack, so the polished floor shows only a fine line.

Process

1. Planning Cracks and joints marked, with their length measured.
2. Cleaning Cracks and joints cleaned out.
3. Filling Filler worked in and left to set.
4. Grinding Repairs ground flush with the slab.

Planning right

• Saw-cut joints are cut so the slab cracks there, so they stay visible after polishing.
• A filled crack can still show as a line.
• Cracks that keep moving can open again.
• Tell us if the crack has a step or a gap.