CONCRETE POLISHING IN CLEVELAND, OHIO
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Cheetah Floor Systems, Inc. provides concrete grinding and polishing in Cleveland, Ohio. We are your full service commercial concrete polishing contractor that has been creating gorgeous decorative polished concrete floors in Cleveland and Akron, Ohio since 2007.
Our company employs certified polished concrete floor experts who specialize in concrete polishing, acid staining, honing, concrete floor restoration and decorative concrete flooring. We provide concrete polishing services to commercial, retail and industrial clients on new or existing concrete floors. Cheetah Floor Systems, Inc. can radically transform your new or old concrete floors. By mechanically refining the already hard concrete surface through grinding, polishing and chemical treatments, we can bring virtually any concrete floor surface to a whole new level of beauty, functionality and strength. |
With different specified concrete grinding, honing and surface refining processes, a flooring solution can be tailored to fit any requirement – aesthetics, floor flatness, gloss and price.
MECHANICALLY POLISHED CONCRETE
Mechanically polished concrete flooring is fast becoming the ultimate no-wax flooring! Thanks to recent advances in concrete polishing equipment and techniques, we can now grind and polish your concrete floor surfaces - whether new or old - to a high gloss finish that never needs wax or topical floor coatings. Factor in the superior durability and performance of the concrete, and it's no wonder why more retail stores, warehouses, offices, commercial and industrial facilities are opting for polished concrete floors as an alternative to carpet, marble, granite, tile or linoleum. Cheetah Floor Systems, Inc. is always keeping up to date with the latest developments in polished concrete flooring technology worldwide and we bring those new polished concrete flooring methods and processes to our clients in Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. |
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POLISHED CONCRETE FLOOR FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Your polished concrete floor is there, just beneath the surface you are standing on! When concrete floors are poured, the stone aggregate settles below the surface leaving mostly cement cream at the top. Cheetah Floor Systems, Inc. can mechanically remove and grind off that top layer exposing beautiful and durable concrete surface that when ground and polished through a series of well-defined steps and processes will turn into a strong, durable and very low maintenance floor.
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Why Choose Polished Concrete:
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Polished Concrete Benefits Include:
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SUPER-SAFE POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORING
Polished concrete is a natural floor that will create a safe, secure and slip resistant working environment for a wide range of different activities. Polished concrete floor is dust proof, extremely smooth and even surface to walk or drive on. In addition to its slip resistance, polished concrete flooring also complies with the highest standards for storing and handling of electrical equipment. When it comes to fire safety, polished concrete floor is non-combustible and is rated highest among other types of flooring.
SLIP-RESISTANT FLOORING
Despite the shiny look of the floor, diamond polished concrete is way safer when it comes to avoiding slip and fall accidents than most of the other floors, even when wet. This means a safer and more comfortable working environments. Slip resistance per Pendulum method EN13036-4* |
VIBRATION-FREE FLOORSuper smooth polished concrete floor surface entails minimal vibrations when transporting goods with forklifts, pallet jacks and product carts. Having smooth concrete floors helps reduce forklift and other equipment wear and tear as well as maintenance costs for equipment repairs. A smooth and polished concrete floor is also great for installation of high-bay storage systems due to very stringent demands on tolerances and flatness of the floor. |
SPARKPROOF & FIREPROOF FLOORMany businesses have stringent demands for resistance to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Polished concrete floors have been tested in accordance with EN 1815:1997, SS-EN 61340-5-1, IEC 61340-4-1 and complies with the American ANSI/ESD standard, which makes it an excellent floor solution in sensitive work environments. |
LOW-MAINTENANCE POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORING
Super-Economic Floor
Polished concrete floor is very cost-effective flooring solution, short term and long term. Cost per square foot in comparison to other floor types is very low, since the concrete is usually already in place. In order to capitalize on the cost effectiveness of polished concrete floor, it would be smart choice and recommended floor type for new construction facilities in commercial, industrial and retail sectors.
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Low-Maintenance FloorYour polished concrete floor will be super-easy to clean and keep in like-new condition for years. This type of a floor never needs, sealing, waxing or coating of any kind making. All you need to clean the floor is clean water and neutral floor cleaner used in automatic floor scrubber in large facilities or standard mop and a bucket for smaller spaces.
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LIFE-CYCLE COST - 20 YEARS
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SUSTAINABLE POLISHED CONCRETE FLOOR
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Sustainable Concrete Floor
Polished concrete floor will be one of the most sustainable components you choose for your business building, both economically and environmentally. Polished concrete floor consists or entirely natural components such as natural stone, sand, water and cement. Concrete polishing process is practically chemical-free compared to other flooring systems for heavy traffic work environment; therefore, polished concrete floor is an excellent choice for both, people and environment. Minimal Environmental Effect
Once you have decided on polished concrete flooring, Cheetah Floor Systems, Inc. will work with your existing concrete floor already on site. Concrete polishing process that our company uses consumes very little energy, either in new construction or restoration of an existing concrete floor. Thanks to our efficient floor grinding and polishing equipment, high -performance dust collection systems and powerful HEPA air scrubbers that we use, daily business operations at your building are not directly affected by our presence and you can continue business as usual. Any Environment
Polished concrete flooring can be used almost anywhere. Its natural beauty and unique surface helps in creating a positive impression in different environments. Durability and flatness of the polished floor surface is especially appreciated in factories and warehouses. Easily cleaned surface and its low maintenance makes polished concrete floor very popular choice for schools, offices, warehouse, colleges, museums, shopping centers, gyms and any other high trafficked areas. |
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WHICH POLISHED CONCRETE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Cheetah Floor Systems, Inc. offers polished concrete flooring in four different surface finishes and degrees of aggregate exposure. What sets these apart is the grinding depth and number of polishing steps needed to achieve a desired look, quality and stain resistance. Besides these four levels of polished concrete finish, we can also offer you a custom concrete finish that matches your specific preferences for aggregate, gloss and color pattern.
POLISHED CONCRETE - BRONZE LEVEL
Bronze is the simplest polished concrete. The aggregate exposure is not visible. This level of polish produces a smooth and matte surface finish with a slightly lower resistance to wear. Our Bronze level is best in applications with limited wear and low traffic. POLISHED CONCRETE - GOLD LEVEL
Our Gold level polished concrete is not ground as deep as with Platinum level; however, the floor is polished to the same gloss. It is often refereed to it as "Salt & Pepper" look. Gold level is good choice for concrete floors that are already in great condition and are smooth and even. |
POLISHED CONCRETE - SILVER LEVEL
Silver level polished concrete is slightly less glossy than our Platinum level as the grinding depth is the same; however, there are less polishing steps. Concrete surface at this level is very strong and resistant with matte to semi-gloss look. POLISHED CONCRETE - PLATINUM LEVEL
Platinum level polished concrete creates an image clarity value of 70-100%. For a level 4 polish, higher-grit resin-bond diamonds are used. This results in a high degree of shine, so much so that you should be able to see your own reflection on the flooring with clarity. Also, the floor might appear wet when viewed from different angles. |
UNDERSTANDING FINISHES AND AGGREGATE EXPOSURE LEVELS FOR POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORS
Aggregate exposure level refers to the amount of aggregate within a concrete mix that can be seen after grinding and diamond polishing. Every concrete mix has aggregate (natural stones) as a component - the color, density, size and distribution of these stones will depend on where the concrete came from, if it was specially ordered and how well it was poured and installed by original concrete contractor.The exposure level possible will depend on how well the concrete has been installed and finished. Every concrete floor is slightly different so no polished concrete floor is the same which makes it very popular and unique as you will have a polished concrete floor that nobody else has.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORING
It is Stain and Tire Mark Resistant
Due to the concrete pores being closed up during the polishing process, tires can’t leave their mark on a properly hardened, densified, and polished concrete floor surface. Spills will stay on the surface longer, giving you time to clean them up. Remember, the floor will be stain RESISTANT, not stain proof. Diligent care will ensure a floor that looks beautiful for many years. |
LEED Credits
These LEED credit references are for the suggested applications. The applicant is ultimately responsible for determining the product attributes that will help achieve L.E.E.D. certification. Under the categories suggested, the concrete flooring process can assist in obtaining a maximum of five L.E.E.D. points when the overall design meets or exceeds the L.E.E.D. building performance standards. It takes a minimum of 26 points to gain a L.E.E.D. certification for your commercial facility. |
DECORATIVE CONCRETE POLISHING
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If you are looking to spice up your polished concrete and give it some color, one of the most effective ways to dress up polished concrete is to apply concrete polishing dye or stain. Concrete dyes are available in a much broader color palette than acid stains, and unlike acid stains, they are not chemically reactive with concrete so the effects tend to be more predictable and less mottled.
Our concrete polishing team of experts can work with you on creating the best possible polished concrete floor by creating more intricate graphic designs and patterns on your polished concrete floors. Dyed polished concrete is perfect for retail stores, art galleries, hair salons, beauty shops but can be also applied to any polished concrete floor. Let us create a durable floor for your facility that will make your work space stand out, look great and be unique. |
Learn more about our stained or dyed polished concrete floor here.
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