SPECIFYING POLISHED CONCRETE FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS

Advances in equipment and techniques have made polished concrete a versatile, sustainable and economical flooring alternative in businesses and homes across the country.

Green Umbrella invites design professionals to attend an AIA registered course covering polished concrete basics. Designed to fit the professional's busy schedule, the format includes a 30- to 40-minute PowerPoint presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.

Discover how to specify allergy-free, gloss-specified polished concrete and learn the basic mechanical processes. As an AIA member, design professionals will earn 1 Learning Unit (LU) of AIA Continued Education Credit by attending this HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare)-qualified course.

Why Polish Concrete?

Versatile: Polished concrete floors can be dyed a variety of colors, with a choice of sheen from matte to high gloss. Virtually any structurally sound floor, both new and old, can be polished with the proper techniques and equipment.

Sustainable: Polished concrete floors are environmentally friendly with low VOC content, high ambient light reflection, reduced heating and cooling loads, and exceptional durability.

Economical: Polished concrete floors have lower initial costs, less maintenance and longer life cycles than traditional flooring choices such as marble, granite, tile, linoleum and epoxy-coated concrete.

Importance of Specifying a Process

While polished concrete has exploded in popularity over the last decade, many design professionals are finding it difficult to keep up with the changing technology. In fact, many are relying on specifications requiring outdated methods and inferior products. With the industry shift toward green building, it is essential design professionals and project managers stay up-to-date on the latest advances in environmentally friendly processes and products.

• Specifying diamond grits and equipment/tooling ensures the certified contractor will follow the proper techniques in the process
• Specifying the appropriate products, from surface treatments to dyes, ensures the master applicator will follow the necessary steps to obtain the desired result
• Specifying a gloss meter reading will ensure the desired sheen, from matte to high gloss

Instructor Profile: Productions Team Inc.

Productions Team Inc. is a full-service consulting distributor of propane-powered concrete grinding and polishing equipment and a manufacturer of environmentally friendly concrete surface treatments. Green Umbrella offers project management, quality control, on-site gloss readings and slip-resistance testing.

What We Provide

• Complete project management
• Cost analysis and project estimates
• Strong relationships with professional estimators and trusted manufacturers
• Stoneologist™ Master Craftsmen
• Environmentally friendly GREEN UMBRELLA™ concrete surface treatments and Certified Applicators
• Quality Control Team to ensure satisfaction and results
• Proven maintenance program to ensure floor longevity and integrity