Nationwide Toll Free: 855-866-2755 South Carolina: 843-200-5694 Fax:843-637-4421 Florida: 941-924-4582 Fax: 941-925-4325 1603 Barber Road Sarasota, Fl 34241 www.polishedsolution.com Polished Solution Polished Concrete Floors If your company is interested, we would be more than happy to set-up a demonstration or a consultation to explain the polished concrete process and benefits. About Us Polished Solution is a nationwide concrete polishing contractor. Our employees have been installing high quality concrete for over 25 years with unwavering commitment to superior customer service. We have installed millions of square feet of concrete for owners, general contractors, residential builders, home owners, retail chain accounts our employee's are trained craftsmen and committed to safety, quality and exceeding our customers expectations. Our craftsmen are committed to Concrete Polishing, Staining, Concrete Repairs, Decorative and Architectural concrete and go thru cutting edge training with our research and development team to assure 1
proper techniques, material and special tools are used to keep us delivering the best possible product to our customers. Our staff has extensive training and are certified with ACI flatwork certified finishers, Technical Institute for Polished Concrete, Concrete Polishing Association of America, International Polished Concrete Institution, HTC Super Floors, LM Scofield, Retro Plate Concrete Polishing Systems, Induroshine, Lythic, Substrate Technologies, W.R. Meadows, Prime Resins, Elite Crete Systems, Prosoco, Increte Systems, Versa Flex, Metzger/McGuire and many others We also offer approved AIA continuing education presentations for architects Our passion for concrete is our drive. We are only limited to your imaginations. Introduction Concrete slabs have an inherent natural beauty, but until recently, residential and retail facilities preferred floor coverings, such as vinyl composite tile, decorative tile or terrazzo, to make up for the perceived lack luster of concrete s natural state. However, the benefits of natural concrete, such as cost savings and hightraffic durability, have long been a familiar solution for industrial sites. The polished concrete industry is rapidly becoming very popular to all industries, as it provides durability and aesthetic value. Both topical and mechanical polishing can result in a glossy appearance; however, both are derived from very different techniques. Differences in these processes greatly affect cost as well as finish and surface longevity. Polished Solution is dedicated to defining all aspects of polished concrete, and providing you with the specifications, education, and resources to choose whichever option is the most viable for your project. Polished Solution Concrete Polishing Systems 2
The Polished Solution System (PSS) is our most innovative, cutting-edge, cost-effective and low maintenance, easy to clean floor on the market. The choices are many! From our most economical option (PSS) Level 1 system, to our high-end yet still inexpensive PSS Level 5 system, we have numerous options to meet your budget. Our systems are all GREEN LEED Certified PSS Level 5 The Polished Solution System offers the highest floor polishing solution and its 8 step full refinement process that creates a lustrous floor, with a mirror-like look. With a state-of-the-art process involving metal bonds, and six step resins, multiple coats of densifier and the highest possible grit-burnishing Buff-X pads, you will obtain the highest clarity of reflection to a Mirror like Finish Approximate cost: $4.50 - $7.00/sq ft Estimating purposes only Call for Actual Quote PSS Level 4 Similar to the Level 3 system, the Level 4 option is a 7 step process that creates a very promising solution for that beautiful aesthetic high gloss people desire. With this system, the clarity of reflection will enable you to see the overhead fixtures, light bulbs reflecting off your floor and the color of objects surrounding the floor, it is that shiny! It requires the same steps as level 4 with one extra resin step, stopping at 3000 grit (Super High Gloss Finish). Approximate cost: $4.00 - $6.50/sq ft Estimating purposes only Call for Actual Quote PSS Level 3 The PS Level 3 system is a 6 step process that gives the floor a glossy, incredibly rich, lustrous appearance. This functional, durable floor brings out the beauty of natural concrete. It requires the same steps as level 2, stopping at 1500 grit (High Gloss) Approximate cost: $3.50 - $6.00/sq ft Estimating purposes only Call for Actual Quote 3
PSS Level 2 This system is the first steps of polished concrete where the floor starts developing clean reflections of objects near the surface. This is a 5 step minimum process resulting in an 800 grit floor that is a clean, durable and efficient floor with a High Sheen finish Approximate cost: $3.00 - $5.75/sq ft Estimating purposes only Call for Actual Quote PSS Level 1 This system introduces our honed concrete system. This is a 4 step process that is a unique formulation up to our 400 grit pads, giving the floor a beautiful, elegant, and casual Low Sheen or Matte finish. Approximate cost: $2.00 - $4.50/sq ft Estimating purposes only Call for Actual Quote Lifetime Logo s Our unique logos are custom made onsite with penetrating dye s and limited only to your imagination, these are not a topical coating, they will not peel off the floor. Approximate cost: Call for Pricing 4
Specialty Floors We are only limited to your imagination with floors, this existing floor has an Overlay with Glass aggregate, stained, saw cut and polished to 3000 grit Call for Pricing POLISHED SOLUTION TOPICAL GREEN SYSTEM Before After This system was designed with our Ecological & Economical customer in mind. The floor is reconditioned by a deep cleaning, scrubbing and densification process. This floor is 7 times harder & more abrasion resistant by 500% with our TOPICAL GREEN SYSTEM Approximate cost: $.50 $1.50 sq ft Estimating purposes only Call for Actual Quote 5
All our dyes are Earth friendly Ameripolish Dyes Scofield Formula One Color Chart 6
L.M. Scofield Dyes 6085 Winter Sunset 1255 Aztec Red 4135 Merlot 2045 Georgia Clay 1395 Driftwood 1245 Leather 4405 Rustic Bark 1435 Inca Gold 1335 Beach Sand 3935 Ponderosa 2145 Grecian Gray 3055 Storm Cloud * Approximate cost: Installed Dye $.75 $2.00 sq ft Estimating purposes only Call for Actual Quote 7
Other Services Maintenance Contracts for Polished Concrete Floors To protect your investment, it s important to implement an ongoing maintenance program while your flooring is new. Polished Solution will work with you to custom tailor a program to keep it attractive and productive, while extending its life. We focus on customer care, that s why, with confidence, we offer our customers a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. Concrete Repair and Restoration Spall Repair Chemical Grouting Epoxy Injection Crack Injection Joint Repair Joint Sealing Concrete Restoration Cleaning & Sealing Surface Preparations Services The key to quality floor restoration is in the surface preparation Glue & Mastic Removal Thin Set Removal Epoxy Removal Coating Removal Concrete Overlays Decorative Concrete Polished Solution is able to transform most damaged concrete with a simple overlay system with a variety of color and texture possibilities. Acid Staining Solvent Based Dye s Water Based Staining Decorative Saw cutting Customized designs Logos designs Consulting Services We offer consulting of projects to Owners, General Contractors, Architects, Polishing Contractors and Facility Managers From project layouts, specification writing, onsite trouble shooting, and Owner s Representation to assure the quality of projects are adhered to. This is done on an hourly or per job basis. 8
Applications of Polished Concrete This versatility makes polished concrete an ideal flooring material for a variety of applications. Polished Solution primary customers include: Schools Universities Municipal buildings Retail stores Hospitals Hotels and restaurants Office buildings Auto showrooms Sports Complexes Industrial Residential Ease of maintenance is the key reason many public and private facilities are opting for polished concrete. Not only are polished floors easy to clean, they hold up extremely well to heavy foot traffic. They also eliminate the need for messy waxes or coatings as well as the associated labor, time, and expense to apply them. The highly reflective surface is hard to scratch and classified as a non slip floor. Benefits of Polished Concrete Elimination of Dusting from Efflorescence In ordinary unpolished concrete, tiny particles of dust are pushed to the surface through an upward force called hydrostatic pressure, resulting in efflorescene. Efflorescene leads to dusting, which forces epoxies off of the surface of concrete floors, and can make maintenance a costly priority. Stain-Resistant By densifying and sealing the surface, polished concrete transforms a porous concrete floor into a tightened floor that is dense enough to repel water, oil, and other contaminants, preventing them from penetrating the surface. Improved Reflectivity and Ambient Lighting The reflective properties of a polished concrete floor increases the lighting in facilities. Increased ambient lighting will reduce the energy bill as well as look beautiful. 9
Increased Slip Resistance Polished concrete, though quite shiny, does not create a slippery floor. In fact, the benefits of mechanically grinding and flattening the floor will increase the coefficient of friction when compared to ordinary concrete. Polished concrete often exceeds OSHA standards for floors. (ASTM C 1028) Less Maintenance Most floor systems, including tile and linoleum, require aggressive scrubbing to maintain a clean environment and nice appearance. Polished concrete surfaces are tightly compacted, reducing stains, and do not require any waxing or stripping to maintain the sheen. Cost-Effective Polished concrete will reduce energy and maintenance costs significantly through reflectivity and ambient lighting, reduction in upkeep (such as waxing), and reduced tire wear. LEED Friendly Polished concrete not only utilizes existing concrete surfaces, eliminating additional materials such as coverings/coatings and moving towards sustainable building, it typically contains no noticeable VOC s, making it friendly for any USBG LEED project. Improved condition for old floors (Mechanical Polish Only) As concrete ages, surface stress, delamination, curled cold joints, and other problems can arise. Mechanically grinding the floor will remove the top surface of the old concrete and polishing will then strengthen it, increasing it's impact and abrasion resistance. Reduced Tire Wear (Mechanical Polish) The rough, uneven texture of natural concrete causes tires to abrade, adding to their wear. A polished concrete floor system will level the joints and make the entire surface smooth, preventing this abrasion. No Production/Plant Shutdowns (Dry-Polish Mechanical) Dry-Mechanically polished concrete can be put into service immediately after the process is complete. Due to the cleanliness of the process and the lack of toxic or hazardous chemicals, floors can often be serviced while the plant is in full production. 10
Polished Concrete Go Green Permanent Flooring Option Diamond grinding is a natural process. Because it is a green process, LEED credits can be given. If your company is going green, let Polished Solution show you how it is possible to earn LEED credits. Polished concrete does not require any topical finish. No more waxing or stripping sealers, which in turn will cut annual maintenance cost up to 60%. LEED FRENDLY Polished concrete not only utilizes existing concrete surfaces, eliminating additional materials such as coverings / coatings and the moving towards sustainable building, It also contains no noticeable VOC s, making it friendly for any USGBC LEED project. LEED Point Qualifications: 1 Pt : No VOCs 1 Pt: Reuse of slab 1pt: Manufactured Regionally ( If products is manufactured within 500 miles ) Other Reasons Polished Concrete is Green Improved ambient lighting- ( Increases lighting by 30 to 40% ) Cost Effective Reduced Maintance No Additional Coverings or Coatings Used to cover up the slab ( ie carpet tile or linoleum which end up in landfill upon there eventual replacement Energy and Atmosphere EA Credit 1 Optimum Energy Performance Thermal Mass reduces heating and Cooling loads Reflectivity reduces lighting requirements and usage Potential 2 Points Materials and Resources MR Credit 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 Reuse of Materials Recycling of Materials Recycling Building Content Materials 11
Use of Regional Materials Potential 5 Points Indoor Environmental Quality EQ Credit 4.2 and 7.2 Reduce Emissions from Paints and Coatings Verify thermal comfort Potential 2 Points Innovation in Design ID Credits 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Reward for Exceptional Performance Potential 1 Credit (GREEN... It's a Good Thing) Concrete Polishing: Comparative Installation and Maintenance Costs for Polished Concrete Floors Based on a survey conducted by the National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, the information below compares the cost per square foot of commonly used commercial flooring materials and polished concrete floors. This recent examination of flooring costs over a 20 year span illustrates not only some of the hidden costs involved in the purchase and installation of various materials; it also illustrates the dramatic difference in the cost of these materials. Costs per Square Foot Vinyl Sheet Flooring Vinyl Tile Flooring Ceramic Mosaic Tile Installed Cost Annual Maintainence Average Life in Years Replacement Cost Total Expense 20 years Cost PSF/ Year $2.72 $1.39 9 $3.43 $38.14 $1.91 $1.23 $1.47 15 $1.60 $32.76 $1.64 $6.48 $1.22 20 $30.88 $1.54 Quarry Tile $5.78 $0.58 20 $30.18 $1.51 Cement Terrazzo $8.50 $0.46 20 $20.10 $1.01 Granit-Glaze $6.50 $0.46 20 $15.70 $0.79 Polished Concrete $3.98* $0.17 20 $5.90 $0.30 12
*Comparative costs based on 10,000 square feet. Your costs may vary based on square footage, preparation needs, coloring, etc. How long will my floor last? Your new Polished Solution Floor has a density, hardness, and appearance like no other floor of its kind. While many people try to copy our floor, it is never duplicated. With the proper care, your floor will last a lifetime. But like anything else, your Polished Solution Floor will need a little attention from time to time to make sure it s holding up against the demands you place on it. Polished Solution offers maintenance services including: Product Sales Maintenance Contracts Periodic inspection and testing Training maintenance staffs Maintaining gloss finish Remedial cleaning and stain removal Re-Sealing Your new Polished Solution Floor meets all documented standards for dust proofing, water resistance, hardness, gloss and slip resistance. Who better to help you keep it that way than the on who installed it? Maintaining your new Polished Solution Floor Every type of floor needs maintenance. Fortunately your polished concrete floor needs less than most. There are three key ingredients to keeping your floor in tip top condition: Cleaning Burnish/Re-Seal Testing Regular testing provides more data as to how our floor s overall health is and how well your maintenance program is working. Cleaning Routine cleaning is vital for your Polished Solution Floor to stay in tip top shape for its lifetime. Always clean with Polished Solution Polished Concrete Cleaner; it was made for Polished Solution Polished Floors. See your product date sheet on your Polished Solution product label for easy to use directions. Our consultant can train your in-house staff on how to care for your Polished Solution Floor. 13
Call Polished Solution the office number is (941) 924-4385 or Harry Gressette at (843) 200-5694 Floor Testing and Inspections All Polished Solution Floors must go thru our 50 point inspection to help us determine the best procedures to meet our customer expectations based on their budget. Polished Solution performs additional testing for gloss, hardness, slip resistance, water resistance, and other qualities upon completion, to monitor the overall performance of your floor. Your new polished concrete floor must meet certain standards for appearance and performance. Those standards are confirmed and recorded. As long as you ve followed the recommendations for the maintenance or have a maintance contract with Polished Solution your floor should continually meet the standards for appearance and performance for the lifetime of the floor as long as it is properly maintained. By recording our inspections and recommendations it will help us fine tune your maintenance program to get the best results and overall performance of your floors. The standards of your Polished Solution Polished Concrete Floor Inspections in your first year should be quarterly, then annually thereafter. Gloss Plus or minus 10% deviation from test panel Hardness Plus or minus 10% deviation from test panel Slip Resistance Minimum of.60 (As recommended by ADA title 111 1992 Rilem Tube More than 1 mil loss after 20 minutes The Guarantee Subject to certain conditions and limitations, the dust proofing warranty offers this guarantee: Our Densifier manufacture warrants to the owner that the concrete surface on the project has been treated with the Polished Solution densifier and for 10 years from the date of treatment, the surface will remain concrete dust free. If the surface fails to perform, the manufacture will supply one time sufficient densifier to retreat the identified area. If you have questions about your polished concrete floor s performance contact Polished Solution. Dust Proofing Warranty Your Polished Solution high performance mechanical polished concrete floor will NOT generate dust if the products are applied correctly and the floor is maintained according to the owners manual recommendations. If all applications and maintenance recommendations are followed, Our Densifier manufacture will warrant any Polished Solution mechanical polished floor of any size against dusting for up to 10 years. 14
All Polished Solution mechanical polished floors are eligible for the dust proofing warranty. The warranty certificate from our densifier manufacture will be mailed to you after the completion of the project. Polished Solution is certified in the Polished Concrete Flooring Industry We hold contractor status certifications from, and are recommended by: CONCRETE POLISHING ASSOCATION OF AMERICA, TECHNICAL INSTUTUTE FOR POLISHED CONCRETE, INTERNATIONAL POLISHED CONCRETE INSTUTUTE, HTC SUPER FLOOR, L.M. SCOFIELD,RETRO- PLATE, PROSOCO, LYTHIC,WR MEADOWS, AMERIPOLISH, SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGY INCORPERATED.VERSA FLEX, METZGER MIGUIRE and EUCLID 15
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