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ABOUT GULFSTREAM POLISHING
Gulfstream Polishing is Licensed Contractor serving the Ft Lauderdale, Florida Area’s decorative concrete needs for over 20 years. Concrete polishing has recently become a great alternative to other flooring options depending on requirements of the floor. This has become the most unique flooring option on the market due to every concrete floor having different characteristics. Decorative cutting and dyes have made the floors even more attractive and unique. With the movement towards green products, a polished concrete floor creates a natural, low maintenance surface. Most of the large retail warehouse stores utilize polished concrete in their facilities because it is easier to clean and reflects up to 30% more light. Concrete polishing is a multi-step process depending on the quality of surface. The process uses diamonds to “sand” the concrete smooth similar to the sanding wood. Each step utilizes a different grit increment to create a more reflective, smoother floor. With the use of industrial vacuums, polishing is a dry, fume-free process. Gulfstream Polishing utilizes Prosoco/Consolideck products to offer their customers the best options in concrete dyes, sealers, and cleaners. There are multiple options available for multiple types of floors. The videos below demonstrate some of the steps required for a dye and polish. The existing floor determines the quality of the floor. Gulfstream Polishing would like the opportunity to come out and look at your floor with you to help you through the process. We are committed to exceed your expectations! 954-500-4111 Contact Us Today |
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Polished Concrete is a process that enhances the natural beauty of existing concrete through hardening and polishing the substrate to create a high gloss, dense, stain-resistant and low maintenance flooring system. There are two primary concrete polish methods: Mechanical and Topical. For the Mechanical method, we use wet or dry polishing processes based on customer site conditions. The Topical method includes deep cleaning and polishing using a scrub, seal and buff process to achieve a dustproof, hardened flooring system. We also offer a number of Decorative options. A mechanical polish uses diamonds and impregnating hardeners and sealers to level, densify, polish and finally seal the floor from the interior. The ability to cut to the desired aggregate opens up an array of design options.  Sheen Level/Finish Level 1: Matte Finish: 200 Grit Level 2: Low Sheen: 400 Grit Level 3: High Sheen: 800 Grit Level 4: Gloss Shine: 3000 Grit Overview Costs: Moderate Repolish costs: Low Lasts up to 20 years with proper maintenance (Industrial/Warehouse) applications Lasts up to 20 years with proper maintenance (Residential and retail) applications Ideal for new or rehab construction Improves FF Numbers Matte, Low Gloss, or Glossy Shine Matte to high Gloss Finish Consistent, Uniform, Monolithic appearance Dry system can be completed without plant shutdowns Food/ASTM Cleanliness Quick turn time for foot traffic LEED Friendly DRY OR WET POLISH?  For remodeling, we include a dry polishing process for a clean worksite at all times and no special disposal requirements for the waste generated from concrete slurry. For new construction, we include a wet polishing process which increases production and reduces cost to the customer. Our dry polish process grinds the concrete to level and expose the desired aggregate. The aggregate choice could demand grinding up to ½ of the concrete surface. We then apply the densifyers and sealer, and polish the surface until the desired sheen or gloss is reached. For our wet polish process, we use waste recycling units to separate the concrete slurry from the wastewater which can be disposed of in the same manner as our dry polish. Wet polish extends the life of diamond tooling but creates slurry to be recaptured and disposed, which slows application productivity. The dry polish system collects 98% of airborne particulates through HEPA filtration vacuuming, eliminates downtime and reduces flooring system installation time. It is a preferred polishing method as it does not create slurry, and can be performed with no production down time, increasing application productivity. TOPICAL POLISHING  For a topical application, penetrating sealers soak into the concrete and react with the natural elements in the substrate to densify, dustproof, seal, and resist chemicals. The final finish includes a cost effective flooring system that will obtain sheen over time. Sheen Level/Finish Options Topical-Sheen Level 1: Matte Finish: Scrub and Seal Topical-Sheen Level 2: Low Sheen: Scrub, Seal and Buff Topical-Sheen Level 3: High Sheen: Scrub, Seal and Buffed with Diamond Impregnated Pads Overview Costs: Low Repolish Costs: Low Lasts up to 20 years with proper maintenance Eliminates dusting Due to high wear rates, reapplication may be desired annually Natural inconsistency in sheen due to properties of the concrete Good for new construction Matte to High Sheen Easier to clean than unfinished or acrylic sealed concrete LEED Friendly DECORATIVE POLISHING  Abundant options including colorants saw cuts, engraving, and even stenciled art create an aesthetically appealing, durable floor without breaking the budget. Sheen Level/Finish Options Colorants Exposed Aggregates Patterns Logos/Engraving Acid Staining Overview Costs: High Repolish costs: Moderate Less expensive than terrazzo, marble or granites Ideal for residential and retail applications Colored, Matte, Low Gloss, Moderate Gloss or High Gloss Aggregate exposure options: Cream, Small, Medium or Large Aggregate Improved Ambient Lighting Color Options Saw Cuts Patterns Uniform, Monolithic Looked art create an aesthetically appealing, durable floor without breaking the budget. |
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Polished concrete is increasing in popularity, not only for its clean, sleek, and modern appearance, but for its cost effectiveness, sustainability, durability, availability, and health benefits. Existing slabs can be ground and polished to create a hard wearing and visually appealing floor. The cost of polished concrete is offset by virtually no maintenance cost. Concrete floors will not chip or dent like softer surfaces such as wood and are easily maintained by simply mopping with warm soapy water. Polished concrete doesn’t require annual sealing like other overlay and color treatments. With the new state EPA requirements of strict VOC laws the sealers in the industry require reapplication, some as often as bi-annually. Traditionally, concrete floors have been covered over by a variety of floor coverings, surface coatings and topical sealers otherwise known as “overlayments”. Often, when considering the life-span of the overlayment, this process represents expensive installation, ongoing maintenance and eventual replacement costs, however, in all circumstances the underlying structural concrete remains. Polished concrete eliminates the need for overlayments by converting the actual existing concrete into an economical, durable and low maintenance finished surface; able to withstand the toughest of traffic whilst producing spectacular visual appeal. Polished Concrete Pros:Improves indoor air quality; polished concrete is dust free and emits no toxic chemicals. Polished concrete is OSHA compliant for slip resistance.
Plus get popular design options for polished concrete, including coloring with stains and dyes, decorative engraving, and stenciled graphics. Find ideas for achieving interesting decorative effects by applying multiple colors of dye and using faux-finishing techniques. Factor in the superior durability and performance of concrete, and it’s no wonder why more retail, warehouse, and office facilities are opting for polished concrete flooring as an alternative to marble, granite, tile, linoleum, or coated concrete. Even homeowners are catching on to the appeal of these smooth, high-luster floors, which can be stained to replicate the look of polished stone. |
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Michael K. - Ft Lauderdale, Florida
10/18/2019 ~~~~~ Andy T. - Pompano Beach, Florida 2/12/2021Thanks to Graham for turning my old, ugly concrete pad into a work of art. The recommendations he gave me on color and sheen were spot-on and contrasted well with my wall color. He was even able to accommodate my tight construction schedule. His crew showed up on-time, worked through the day, and left the workspace absolutely clean and immaculate. Graham's floor was the nicest looking option out of the others I was considering. I am impressed. ~~~~~ Jake M. - Deerfield Beach, Florida 6/27/2019I called all the polishers that would come to Ft Lauderdale and Graham's quote was about 40% below the others. The only question then was on quality... well, two very strong guys showed up with all the right equipment to give my newly poured concrete slab a beautiful polish and sheen. They even got the rises and runs of a small concrete stairway using a handheld polisher, and reached every little corner. 4.5 stars just because communication can be less than perfect, but I take it that's just because they're so busy doing a great job for so many. ~~~~~ Ashley W. - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 08 8/5/2020Graham is extremely knowledge, great communication and timely! He absolutely knows everything there is about concrete and I highly recommend him! ~~~~~ John M. - Pompano Beach, Florida 7/31/2018Gulfstream was amazing to work with. I reached out to Graham to come out to our house for a concrete polish estimate. He came out on a Friday and did his measurements and indicated that he was pretty booked up, but he would do his best to get us squeezed in between jobs because I wanted my project done ASAP (pregnant wife...due in a month...I waited too long). Graham was able to get us scheduled and started the following Tuesday. He and his team finished up another job that morning, took their lunch, and started on our project that afternoon. My wife and I stayed at a friends house while his team worked on the concrete polishing. They were done the next afternoon. Total project took about 24 hours. Graham and his team were very professional and communicative. Project Specs: Our project was pretty straight forward. We wanted to keep the current color of the concrete and have a satin finish. The size of the project was about 800 sq ft. ~~~~~ Joe B. - Plantation, Florida 12/16/2018If you're looking for someone to do your floors, look no further. Anyone who knows me, knows I due my due diligence. These guys have met and exceeded all my expectations. Graham was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He answered all all my questions and gave me great advice on the direction of my floor. The quality and workmanship is unparalleled. So do yourself a favor. If you're thinking twice about hiring these guys, or you wanted to check out some other companies, you can stop right here and thank me later. These guys are hands down the very best! I'd be surprised if anyone came close to the work Graham and crew do. ~~~~~ Theresa S. - Ft Lauderdale, Florida 8/8/2018We are remodeling a house in Ft. Lauderdale. During the rebuild we decided we wanted polished concrete floors instead of hardwood, carpet, tile, etc. We reached out to Gulfstream (Graham) and thank goodness we found him! He arrived when he said he would, looked at our project and gave us a written quote within a day or two. Fast forward...the floors look amazing!! Graham was very easy to work with, easy to reach and responsive to all our questions and concerns. On top of it...Graham is just a really nice person! Graham, thank you for your hard work and a beautiful end product! ~~~~~ Devyn B. - West Palm Beach, Florida 11/15/2019Graham and team did a great job with my garage floor. Quick Quote, worked with my schedule, told me exactly what he would do and how it all works. Was finished in half a day and ready to use right away. Very professional! Definitely recommend if you need some polishing work. ~~~~~ Ramon V. - Davie, Florida 11/16/2016 Graham was able to turn my awful garage floor into a absolutely beautiful floor that looks almost to food to be in a garage. Can not thank him enough for his work. If you are thinking about using grahams services I definitely recommend it!!! Thanks graham~~~~~ Bradford D. - Ft Launderdale, Florida 5/28/2019All the amazing reviews are fully justified! These guys completely transformed a large slab floor that's the centerpiece of a 1940's home. They worked their tails off to complete the job in one (long) day, and did superb work. They even went the extra mile to slightly vary the coloring on different squares to give it a large tile / more natural effect. Can't recommend Graham and Gulfstream Polishing highly enough! |
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