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  • SPI has done all of the dyed and polished concrete for our stores since late 2009. They meet all of our dealines and the quality of their work is second to none.

    Director of Store Development for a national retailer

  • SPI performs deck shotblasting for us on all of the ships that come into our yard with a deck preservation requirement. Their crews consistently perform and as a result we have no inspection issues.

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  • Our commercial kitchen required extensive demolition and concrete repair followed by a urethane mortar installation. SPI performed the work under tight scheduling and put our facility back into operation with a durable floor.

    Regional Jail Facilities Manager

  • We found SPI when another sub-contractor could not complete a decorative flooring job. SPI assessed the project issues and installed a dyed and polished overlay system. Our schedule was preserved and the owner's rep adopted SPI and their process as the standard for the entire chain.

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Benefits of Polished Concrete


1. Elimination of Dusting from efflorescence. In ordinary unpolished concrete, tiny particles of dust are pushed to the surface by upward forces. Dusting forces some coatings off of the concrete floor surface, and makes cleaning and maintenance a costly priority.


2. Transformation of Porous Concrete into a Dense Surface that inhibits water, oil and other contaminants from penetrating the surface.


3. Increased Strength for old, deteriorating, weak concrete finishes: Increased abrasion resistance (ASTM C779) and impact resistance (ASTM C805-97). There are dozens of ways for concrete floors to break as they age: rain damage, surface stress, delamination, improper curing, curled cold joints, joint shoulder failure...the list goes on. SPI’s Eco-Shine Concrete Floor System process actually removes the top part of the surface of the old concrete floor (including any patchy, partial, or whole coatings), and hardens the exposed surface beneath. Old, deteriorating, or weak concrete is strengthened, and its impact and abrasion resistance is increased.


4. Increased Ambient Lighting naturally enhances the beauty of your floor and reduces the cost of lighting. Some of our facilities actually reported that they were able to turn off every third light in their facility, saving them nearly $1000 in energy costs a year!


5. Higher Co-Efficient of Friction Levels than Any Coating on the Market. Wet or dry, our polished concrete floor surfaces meet, and most often exceed, OSHA and ADA standards for slip resistance. Kept clean and clear of debris, polished concrete floors tend to be less slippery than waxed surfaces.


6. Elimination of Tire Marks from fork trucks, vehicles and industrial type hoppers and parts baskets. When a forklift burns out on a coated floor, the friction caused between its tire and the surface leaves a mark. This does not occur on a polished concrete floor since there are no resins on the surface to burn.


7. Decrease in Overall Forklift Tire Wear-and-Tear (due to the smoothness of the floor and the leveled “curling” joints). In heavy industrial facilities, rough and uneven surfaces cause tires to wear out rather quickly. Most concrete floors have small "curling" joints, where the concrete bows upward on the edges during concrete curing. Getting a Eco-Shine Concrete Floor System in these areas will level the joints and make the entire surface smooth and tire friendly.


8. Decrease in Floor Maintenance and Less Drag on Cleaning Equipment making brushes, pads and mops last longer. Most floor systems, even ordinary concrete floors, require aggressive scrubbing in order to maintain a clean environment and nice appearance. Oil, paint, and other staining spills can leave lasting impressions on most surfaces. An Eco-Shine Concrete Floor System does not require this intense scrubbing -- the surface is so tightly compacted that it actually repels oils and other substances. Resultant cleaning and maintenance schedules are less demanding.


9. No More Stripping and Waxing. With a polished concrete floor system there is no need to wax or strip the floor. All of your allocated maintenance labor and material costs for stripping and waxing can now be eliminated and added to your bottom line.


10. Polished Areas Can Go Into Service Immediately After the Process is Complete. Due to the cleanliness of the process and the lack of toxic or hazardous chemicals, we have helped food manufacturing corporations, pharmaceutical manufacturers and other medical supply corporations meet the strict standards that their floors require. In many cases we install the polished concrete floor system while the plant is in full production. It is possible to apply this floor system in hospitals with patients, family and hospital staff walking on the floors, without interruption to their daily routines and activities.


11. Cost-Effective and Low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Polished concrete is one of the most economical, cost effective flooring alternatives out there. The reduced costs associated with saved energy, reduced tire wear, maintenance reduction, and especially the long-lasting durability makes polished concrete a budget sensible, and beautiful, flooring system.


12. Beauty. Polished concrete floors are second to none in durability and appearance. It is often mistaken for marble due to its smooth sleek surface. Its aesthetic value makes polished concrete a viable option for most facilities - industrial manufacturing plants, government office buildings, or high-end grocers, etc.


13. Longest-Lasting Floor Solution Available. There is simply no comparison to other floor systems when it comes to the life-cycle of a polished concrete floor. Even the most durable carpet, linoleum or VCT floors will require period spot or total replacement  whether it is ten or even twenty years later. Polished concrete floors will be there as long as the slab exists - forty, fifty, or one hundred years later. With proper maintenance and an occasional repolish/reburnish, polished concrete floors provide both short-term and long-term savings.


14. Sustainable. Polished concrete is intrinsically green because it de-materializes a project, reducing the need to bring in additional coverings or coatings that end up in land-fills upon their eventual replacement. SPI’s Eco-Shine Concrete Floor System not only upholds aesthetically pleasing designs choices but also aligns with the LEED rating system.


Polished concrete flooring has long been enjoyed in warehouse and industrial facilities for its low cost, high durability, long life, and abrasion resistant nature. Only with the invention of the dry concrete polishing system, has the market shifted where polished concrete is now being enjoyed by residential, retail, and decorative markets, too. The aesthetic beauty and stone-like finish can be enjoyed by designers and plant managers alike.


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