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History and Growth of Polished Concrete The process of polishing concrete was discovered in the early 1990’s by a crew in Tunisia whose purpose was to finish a concrete slab and accidentally polished it dry. As a result, the finish became highly desired by the building owner and quickly gained popularity around the world. Today, we see polished concrete in several interior applications, such as warehouses, car dealerships, box stores, etc. One of the initial challenges the industry faced was lack of quality control and standardized processes that were measurable to create the desired finish. In the past two decades, several professional…
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INDUROSHINE System
What is INDUROSHINE? INDUROSHINE is a jobsite friendly polished concrete flooring system that combines “green” concrete grinding and polishing system from our approved network of applicators with LIQUI-HARD 0.0 g/L VOC-compliant concrete densifier and sealer from W. R. MEADOWS. This provides owners and specifiers with the best polished concrete flooring system on the market. Durability that lasts! For more information on INDUROSHINE, click here: https://www.wrmeadows.com/concrete-densifiers-hardeners-polished-concrete-flooring/ Why Use INDUROSHINE Concrete is the most commonly used building material in the world. It is designed to be tough, durable, practical and sustainable. Some would consider concrete’s inherent strengths to also be its architectural…
LIQUI-HARD
LIQUI-HARD concrete densifier and chemical hardener compound is a proprietary, water-based, low VOC, ready-to-use, clear silicate liquid, formulated with chemically reactive raw materials to harden and dustproof concrete. This waterborne solution, when properly applied, offers substantial improvement in abrasion and chemical resistance and will significantly improve the durability of the concrete surface when compared to untreated concrete. As LIQUI-HARD is applied and penetrates into the concrete surface, a chemical reaction takes place, producing a byproduct that fills in the pores of the concrete. This process produces a substantially denser concrete surface with enhanced durability. In addition to the densifying and…
W. R. MEADOWS’ INDUROSHINE AND LIQUI-HARD Spur Gold LEED Certification
W. R. MEADOWS is proud to be associated with a project at Odyssey Elementary School in Woodcross, UT, where our INDUROSHINE polished concrete flooring system helped capture a gold LEED certification. The INDUROSHINE system, when combined with W. R. MEADOWS’ LIQUI-HARD, a concrete densifier and chemical hardener, creates an architectural and aesthetically pleasing floor. Also of note is that this system requires neither expensive coverings/coatings nor frequent maintenance – which is especially significant when you consider the 3500-square-foot space at Odyssey. Subsequent maintenance or recoats would prove both costly and time-consuming. However, thanks to the INDUROSHINE system, those worries are…
Decra-Seal: Yellow is for Bananas, Not Concrete
Having problems with yellowing concrete? Specifically formulated for the decorative concrete market, our DECRA-SEAL is a non-yellowing, acrylic-based, high solids, liquid curing and sealing compound for decorative concrete. The product is clear, transparent, easy to apply, and offers improved resistance to water, alkalis, mild acids, and petroleum spirits. DECRA-SEAL has been formulated to seal and protect decorative colored concrete by producing a hard yet flexible, clear film. We have different formulations to meet all of your decorative concrete needs: Decra-Seal Non-Yellowing Acrylic Curing and Sealing Compound for Decorative Concrete DECRA-SEAL is designed for exterior concrete surfaces, driveways, patios, swimming pool…
We’re Proud to be Members of the Concrete Polishing Association of America
The Concrete Polishing Association of America acts as a communication conduit to connect all architect, contractor, engineer, design, distributor, and manufacturing professionals in the concrete polishing industry. The CPAA’s goal is to establish the groundwork as a base for which specifications, standards, and practices can be defined and shared by leaders within the industry from a clear, concise, and technical foundation. The CPAA also strives to lead the industry through non-biased education that emphasizes integrity, accountability, and outstanding craftsmanship to ultimately increase awareness and desire for polished concrete surfaces. We are proud to say that we have been a member of…