In the world of architectural exposed concrete floors, few considerations are more important than coefficient of friction (COF). French-American architect Paul Philippe Cret (1876-1945) once asked, “Of the many doorways one passes, most are well enough built—but which ones are worth a second look?”
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To some, it may seem impossible to meet the flatness required by the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA’s) 2.1 percent maximum slope for random traffic floors, landings, walkways, sidewalks, curb ramps, entrances, exit ways, ramps, and intersections at walkways.
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Economical, durable, and aesthetically pleasing, polished concrete floors are no longer a novelty as they are continually used for industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
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