Polished Concrete - Soup to Nuts

Polished Concrete - Soup to Nuts

This course will provide an understanding of the benefits and limitations of chemically densified and mechanically refined polished concrete. You will learn how to recognize how specifications influence the final outcome. We will conclude by discussing environments and industries conducive to densified and polished concrete.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Recognize how specifications influence the outcome of polished concrete and learn to specify properly; evaluate environments and industries conducive to polished concrete from new floors to rehab projects.
  2. Discuss joint filling, crack filling, patching, and coloring options.
  3. Discuss concrete and how its finish influences the outcome of polished concrete; identify the benefits and limitations of polished concrete.
  4. Identify sustainable attributes of polished concrete; how does polished concrete contribute to earning LEED certification.
Design Category: 
(03) Concrete
Applicable Credits