Floors are classified based on the intended use of the floor see the table below that was adapted from aci 302 1 r 04 concrete floor and slab construction.
Construction polished concrete floor detail.
Contents concrete floor slab construction process1.
Retain or delete article below to suit project requirements and specifier s practice integrated with 03 30 00 cast in place concrete section.
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These construction cuts can be complemented with additional cuts to form a pattern on the surface.
That is a polished concrete floor that works its way to a higher finish over 400 grit for example is.
As the number of grit increases so does its fineness.
Polished concrete floor surface is made by a mechanical process of grinding and polishing with the help of a penetrant chemical to provide different texture.
Pour compact and finishing concrete floor slab4.
The polishing of concrete is a multi step process which requires specialized tools and equipment.
Note to specifier article below summarizes minimum performance requirements of existing concrete floor prior to receiving floor finishing and polishing process.
Polished concrete flooring is simply a concrete floor that has been treated with a chemical densifier to fill in the holes pores and ground down similar to sanding wood with progressively finer grinding tools.
The chemical penetrant employed for polishing is called as hardener.
Prepare and place reinforcement for slab3.
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Many of these requirements are defined by the class of floor the owner wants note that decorative concrete is typically a class 1 floor.
A sealed or polished decorative.
These cuts are strategically placed and serve an important function in the performance of the floor.
All of the initial goals were met all of the fine details were achieved.
The polished concrete floors were loudly championed as the focal point of the school.
Cutting concrete is essential to control cracking but can also be used to add detail to the floor.
This publication provides an overview of a wide range of polished finishes from basic to elaborate outlining the major considerations in achieving the required finish.
The planning in design pre construction and attention to detail through the construction process made the project successful.