The most prevalent texture or finish for internal exposed concrete floors is polished either power trowelled for a smooth solid appearance or diamond ground to expose the aggregates.
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The first thing we consider when creating an exposed aggregate floor is the age.
When royale concrete took its first look at a 65 year.
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To expose the aggregate you first have to grind down the floor after which you can polish the surface to give the concrete a mirror like finish similar to terrazzo or polished marble.
You can use a typical exposed aggregate procedure surface retarders sandblast the surface or diamond polish the surface.
Once the level of aggregate desired is achieved the floor can then be turned into honed and eventually polished concrete.
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We use large machines to mechanically grind and reveal the aggregate in a concrete floor.
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A requirement for greater slip resistance is often a driver to explore other options such as the inclusion of retardants or shot blasting.
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Depending on the original psi of the concrete it could be extremely hard.
Exposed aggregate polished concrete just like a normal polished concrete floor is very similar to sanding wood.
We can grind the floor wet.
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An exposed aggregate floor utilizes the decorative qualities of a concrete mix s aggregates and the strength and longevity of the structural slab.
Royale concrete rescued a 65 year old concrete floor at a farm chemical warehouse by exposing aggregate and polishing to an 800 grit finish.
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Although decorative concrete flooring is extremely specialized we don t want you to think that this service is out of your price range.
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There are lots of options when it comes to exposing aggregate for polished concrete floors.
Glass aggregates can be integrally mixed into the concrete but more often they are broadcast onto the surface of fresh concrete.
Polished concrete with exposed aggregate.
It requires an aggressive cut on the floor past.