Tag: Polished concrete

Letter to the Editor

June 6, 2026

The ASCC Concrete Polishing Committee responds to claims about refined concrete, clarifying terminology, specifications, and performance standards.

By Roy Bowan, Cliff Rawlins, Carla Nickodemus, Ryan Atkinson, Bill Benker, Bob Harris, and Bruce Ferrel

Refined concrete: A measurable path to performance and sustainability

January 3, 2026

Over the past decade or more, the term “polished concrete” has served as the industry’s catch-all phrase for a floor that looks like an exposed concrete finish.

Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

January 13, 2025

Polished concrete has failed, leading to poor results. Discover the need for a new specification framework with reliable outcomes.

Analyzing bacterial growth on vinyl and polished concrete

March 31, 2023

Most restaurants, schools, stores, and hospitals utilize concrete floors, polished concrete floors, or vinyl composite tile (VCT). Concrete floors are often placed due to the durability and ease of cleaning spills. However, concrete is rarely fully cleaned and teams up with harmful pathogens.

Filling the voids: Differentiating between concrete coating and polishing

June 17, 2021

Coatings cover the void-filled surface and polishing reprocess the void-filled surface, but sometimes the answer may be to incorporate both processes for a final solution. However, relevant benchmarks must be included to ensure proper installation.

Photo courtesy Northworks Architects and Planners

Specifying floor finishes: Polished concrete topping slabs with radiant heating

May 29, 2020

Building owners, designers, and residents/tenants are increasingly using exposed polished concrete floors for a variety of interior spaces because of its pleasing aesthetics. A polished concrete topping slab can be used to also encase embedded hydronic heating systems.

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Tag: Polished concrete

Letter to the Editor

Refined concrete: A measurable path to performance and sustainability

Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Analyzing bacterial growth on vinyl and polished concrete

Filling the voids: Differentiating between concrete coating and polishing

Specifying floor finishes: Polished concrete topping slabs with radiant heating

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Letter to the Editor

Refined concrete: A measurable path to performance and sustainability

Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Analyzing bacterial growth on vinyl and polished concrete

Filling the voids: Differentiating between concrete coating and polishing

Specifying floor finishes: Polished concrete topping slabs with radiant heating

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