Concrete Care and Maintenance

The growing trend in retail is to build new facilities with polished concrete floors that are touted as being “low maintenance” or “maintenance-free.” Although these floors may maintain their shine in milder climates, one winter in the snow belt can leave even brand-new concrete floors looking dull and drab with substrate showing through—especially in high-traffic locations. Factor in the etching caused by a dropped jar of pickles or barbecue sauce, and polished concrete floors can start looking rough within a few months of a grand opening.

Over the past decade, Carlson has been working with a growing list of clients to help them address the specific challenges of maintaining and caring for concrete floors. We’ve developed strategies that leverage the latest technology, including a wide variety of maintenance programs that will not only maintain a consistent and uniform gloss but also dramatically extend or completely eliminate the need for costly “restorative or re-polishing” projects. These “rehab” projects that utilize large concrete grinding and polishing equipment pitched by concrete installers are unnecessary when the proper maintenance system is implemented.

We’ve also worked closely with leading industry partners, testing and improving on cost-effective techniques for maintaining polished concrete floors. Experienced concrete professionals at Carlson will help you maximize the appearance and longevity of your polished concrete floors.