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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBoth industrial and commercial industries have set a new standard with polished concrete as their go-to because of its durability, reduced costs, minimal environmental impact, and it\u2019s overall look and appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chris Sullivan at The Concrete Network<\/a> takes a deep dive into the history of concrete and polished concrete. In his downloadable PDF, you\u2019ll learn several facts, tips, tricks, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below we\u2019ll take a quick glimpse into some of the most essential quick tips you need to know before considering polished concrete for your own business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As an industry grows, you\u2019re more prone to finding people and companies that say they are experts in the area of polished concrete and other services, but it\u2019s important to check the reputation and training involved with the company you\u2019re hiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Polishing concrete requires a very high level of expertise in the concrete industry as well as a large amount of hands-on experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the biggest mistakes newbies or those that are inexperienced in the industry make is assuming that all concrete is the right fit for being polished.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to polishing, the concrete that you start with will make all the difference with the appearance and aesthetic of what you end up with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning the ins and outs of concrete is truly an art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Jack Laurie Group, we\u2019re continually training and providing our installers and project managers with continued education as well as the hands-on experience that\u2019s required to become true experts in the art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When polished concrete first started being marketed in the early 2000\u2019s it was sold as a maintenance-free flooring option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This isn\u2019t the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It quickly became noticed as the years went on that wear and tear was happening to these floors and the market has adapted and developed since then, learning from the mistakes that occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the early days, much has been learned, and the growth hasn\u2019t stopped. From schools, commercial, retail businesses, government, and more, you\u2019ll find polished concrete in almost every type of industry for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s recommended that when a team comes to install your new polished concrete floors that they come equipped with a complete toolbox and equipment that handles the scope and the size of the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One common mistake is newer companies in the industry coming to a job site ill-equipped with the wrong number or wrong size of equipment needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also crucial that the installation team has access to the floor for the entire time required to complete the project and estimates should be given about this in advance of the project taking place. Your installation team shouldn\u2019t be working on the new floor while other things are being done around the floor because of the requirement of large equipment, movement, and the repeated application of different chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Jack Laurie, we not only offer polished concrete installation, but we\u2019re industry experts when it comes to commercial cleaning and maintaining those precious floors! Learn why it\u2019s so important, no matter what type of floor you have, to have a floor maintenance plan<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat You Need to Know About Polished Concrete<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Why is Polished Concrete a Quickly Growing Trend?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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