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2017 GP-FM S how Niagara Machine, Inc.

Restore, grind & polish your concrete f loors!

acility managers across the country are fed up with the issues caused by old inadequate concrete floors. With roughly 80 percent of in- dustrial flooring being concrete it is easy to see why Concrete Polishing has become one of the most popular treatments for the industrial setting. Polished concrete is not only beautiful and easy to maintain but is cost effective as well. Benefits of polished con- crete include: • Durability : Polished con- crete floors offer all of the benefits of regular concrete F

surface. Additionally, depend- ing on traffic, polished concrete floors may need to be refinished every five to ten years to restore the shine and beauty. However, even this process is quick and requires little downtime. • Low Cost : Concrete grind- ing and polishing create a beau- tiful surface that resembles stone or other more costly materials. However, concrete grinding and polishing is quick and affordable when compared to the installation and material costs of other flooring options. • Attractive Look and Aes- thetic Appeal : Concrete grind-

ing and polishing brings out the natural beauty of any type of concrete. In addition, when concrete stains are applied in the process, they can provide the look of expensive polished stone including marble or gran- ite. Polished concrete can pro- vide a stylish and beautiful look for years to come with little up keep or maintenance. • Environmentally Friendly : Concrete grinding and pol- ishing is an environmentally friendly and sustainable floor- ing solution. This is for a num- ber of reasons including the low amount of waste produced during installation and the long lasting properties of this flooring as well as the ability for polished concrete to improve indoor air quality by reducing or eliminating dust, mold, and mildew. • High Gloss, Reflective Sur- face : Grinding and polishing concrete floors creates a high gloss surface that reflects light. This can lead to the creation of a safer environment as well as reduce lighting costs even in large buildings, warehouses, or factories. • Little disruption : concrete grinders used with air filters allow plants to still function while the grinding is in prog- ress. Edgers can get within a ½” of shelving and walls. No need to remove uprights or have an unattractive edge along the floor. Some popular applications for polished concrete flooring include: • Warehouses • Showrooms • Manufacturing Plant • Labora- tories • Office Buildings • Hos- pitals • Schools & Universites • Mall and Retail Stores Our current surface is tile what can I do? Many people think that just because their existing floor has a coating, carpet or tile currently in place that the con- crete cannot be polished. This is untrue. The polished concrete process can be broken down into 5 main steps: Prep, Repair, Grind, Polish & Maintain. Prepping the floor consists of removing the current floor coat- ing or covering and preparing the concrete for grinding. Mike Trotta sales manager of Niagara Machine said, “The importance of the right prep equipment is to ensure you have a sound surface for recoat or the polishing process. For tile removal I would recommend continued on page 20B

including great durability. Polished concrete floors hold up well, even in high traffic areas, as they will not stain, chip, or discolor. Concrete grinding and polishing also eliminates the need for messy waxing or frequent resurfacing. • Low Maintenance : Grind- ing and polishing concrete floors creates a durable surface, which is much longer lasting than other surfaces including vinyl or stone tile. Polished concrete floors require little maintenance other than occa- sional sweeping or moping to remove dust or debris from the

Lavina planetary concrete grinders are easy to use. They do not put stress on the operator and can be used for each step in the polishing process.

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