What Our Clients Say

  • 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.

    Shipyard Project Manager

  • 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.

    Regional Contractor

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Eco Advantages of Polished Concrete

Environmental Sustainability


Environmental sustainability has become a hot topic in today’s media. Building green makes a positive impact on both the environment, and the health of the people working in and around the structure. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system was developed by USGBC (United States Green Building Council) committees to encourage sustainable practices by guiding the development and ratings of energy efficient construction.

What Makes Polished Concrete Green?


With Energy Costs Surging, the Green Market is Ripe!


As rigorous standards of sustainability continue to rise and the construction industry's quest for environmental-responsibility continues, finding affordable, sustainable building products will become a necessity for new construction, additions, renovations and remodels. Natural, durable and beautiful polished concrete flooring has become a widely-used application, and though it may be wrapped in a gray package, polished concrete flooring is an intrinsically green solution!


Dematerializing the Project:


Concrete is a fundamental part of every construction project - new construction or a remodel. Adding any extra material to a project results in greater expenditures and environmental stressors such as harvesting, manufacturing, refining and transporting alternate products and materials to the job site. Finishing the floor by simply polishing the existing concrete material avoids these stressors while substantially decreasing the environmental footprint of the project, and saves on everything from natural resources to the pollution and costs associated with shipping.


Reducing Airborne Contaminants and VOCs:


Up to 30% of the population have chemical sensitivities. Stemming from the “sick building syndrome” of the 1970s, indoor air quality is one focus of green construction. Polished concrete contributes no noticeable VOCs and improves indoor air quality during the construction process, or after during the structure’s use.


Optimizes Energy Efficiency:


The reflective nature of polished concrete reduces the amount of artificial illumination needed by maximizing the natural and artificial lighting, thus improving energy efficiency of the lighting system as a whole. The thermal mass gained from constructing with concrete, including walls and exposed concrete floors, in conjunction with passive solar design principals, moderates the daily temperature fluctuations, reducing the load on HVAC systems.


Let Us Help You With Your Project!


Specialty Products wants to help you on your next project. We can offer CSI format specifications, tailored to your exact needs, and even conduct an AIA/CES presentation at your firm, explaining the process of polished concrete.


For more information on how SPI can help dematerialize your project, contact us at 757.461.6301 or 800.637.2264