Better Performing Floors.
Polished concrete flooring offers one of the most sustainable flooring solutions available. With its low lifetime cost, simple maintenance, and long-term durability, polished concrete provides great value for anyone looking into hard-surface flooring. Polished concrete works exceptionally well in commercial environments by providing a durable and long-lasting floor that can withstand high traffic while maintaining a modern, clean and sleek appearance.
Polished concrete has almost endless design options such as color, sheen and aggregate exposure. Let us help you design a floor that will truly enrich your environment.
Alternative Edge installs polished and stained concrete floor systems in all of Oregon and Washington states.
“I’m so glad to have the Alternative Edge crew on our team, it’s nice to know we’re working with experts”
– Carson Benner, Cellar Ridge Construction
Benefits of Polished Concrete in Commercial Spaces
COST SAVINGS
Using the slab on grade as the finished floor surface is more cost effective and maintenance costs are lower(see chart below).
MORE RESISTANT TO HIGH FOOT TRAFFIC
In some cases retail stores are able to maintain primarily just the traffic ways within the store, which saves time and money because they do not have to move large display cases to wax and strip the floor.
IS A SUSTAINABLE FLOORING ALTERNATIVE
LESS MAINTENANCE AND LONGER SERVICE LIFE
Polished floors are easy to clean, requiring only occasional damp mopping. they also eliminate the need for messy waxes or coatings as well as the associated labor, time, and expense to apply them. the glossy surface of polished concrete resists the marks of forklift truck tires and staining from oil and chemical spills.
HIGH LIGHT REFLECTIVITY
Important for office building floors, hotels, restaurants, and other public facilities that want to project a bright, clean, professional image. also saves energy by reducing artificial lighting requirements
Compare Installation and Maintenance Costs for Polished Concrete in Commercial and Industrial Applications
Based on a survey conducted by the National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, the information below compares the cost per square foot of commonly used commercial flooring materials and polished concrete floors. This recent examination of flooring costs over a 20-year span illustrates not only some of the hidden costs involved in the purchase and installation of various materials, it also illustrates the dramatic difference in the cost of these materials.
| Cost per Square Foot | Installed Cost | Annual Maintenance | Average Life Span | Replacement Cost | Sf Cost per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl Sheet Flooring | $2.72 | $1.39 | 9 years | $3.43 | $1.91 |
| Vinyl Tile Flooring | $1.23 | $1.47 | 15 years | $1.60 | $1.64 |
| Ceramic Mosaic Tile | $6.48 | $1.22 | 20 years | $1.54 | |
| Quarry Tile | $5.78 | $0.58 | 20 years | $1.51 | |
| Cement Terrazzo | $8.50 | $0.46 | 20 years | $1.01 | |
| Granit-Glaze | $6.50 | $0.46 | 20 years | $0.79 | |
| Polished Concrete | $3.98* | $0.00 | 30 years | $0.19 | |
| Cost per Square Foot | Installed Cost | Annual Maintenance | Average Life Span | Replacement Cost | Sf Cost per Year |
*Comparative costs based on 10,000 square feet. Your costs may vary based on square footage, preparation needs, coloring, etc