Concrete Polishing for Manufacturing Facility

in Chicago, IL

Services Performed

Commercial Flooring, Concrete Polishing, Industrial Flooring

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Inside a manufacturing room with many large machines covered in clear plastic sheeting; the concrete floor shows crack repairs and patch areas, with cords hanging from the ceiling and a worker in the distance near the back wall.

Client and Facility Overview

Located in Chicago, Illinois, the client operates a busy manufacturing facility and warehouse that serves multiple industries in the industrial category. The facility is critical to maintaining their high operational standards, covers a large area, and includes a manufacturing unit as well as a warehouse.

Requested Maintenance

The client required a concrete polishing service for their manufacturing facility and warehouse. The primary drivers for this decision were the need for a durable, low-maintenance flooring solution with a polished, aesthetic appearance. The overall requirement was to polish the concrete floors without disrupting daily operations.

Scope of Work

The concrete polishing project involved a meticulous and sequential procedure to achieve a high-gloss, durable finish. The following steps were undertaken:

Protective Measures: Initial preparation involved careful containment and prepping of the work areas to prevent contamination and disruption.
Grit Progression: Incremental progression using different diamond grits:
- 30-40 grit metal bond diamonds
- 60-80 grit metal bond diamonds
- 120-150 grit metal bond diamonds
- 100 grit ceramic bonded diamonds
- 400 grit resin bonded diamonds
- 800 grit resin bonded diamonds
Application of Densifier: One coat of densifier was applied to harden the concrete surface.
Higher Grit Progression: Continuation with 1500 grit resin bonded diamonds.
Protective Coating: One coat of Prosoco Polish Guard was applied to seal and protect the floor.
Final Touch: A high-heat burnishing process achieved the final glossy appearance.

Utilizing our advanced power trowel concrete polishing method, we efficiently covered up to 10,000 sq. ft. in a single day, ensuring a rapid turnaround.

Notable Details

The absence of coatings that require curing time allowed the entire process to be completed quickly with no unscheduled shutdowns.

Despite its shiny appearance, the polished surface offers increased traction. This ensures a safe, low-maintenance flooring solution that retains its elegant look over time.

Client Satisfaction

The client was highly satisfied with the result, appreciating the durable, aesthetic, and low-maintenance solution. Our expertise and coordination allowed us to deliver a premium finish while maintaining operational continuity.