Concrete Surface Prep

Removing old flooring and/or preparing for new flooring. Including:

Smoothing

Leveling

Repairing concrete slabs

Applying a texture to the concrete slab required to bond new flooring

Clean & efficient concrete surface prep; providing you with a compliant concrete slab that's ready for the next phase of your project.

Whether we’re removing old flooring, fixing issues with a slab, prepping for new flooring, or all of the above, we understand the unique challenges of floor prep and work with each of our clients to make sure their unique needs are met.We can tailor a solution to make sure we correct any problems with your slab and leave you with clean flooring with the right CSP (concrete surface profile) to keep you on schedule and ready for the next step of your project.

Common Use Cases:

Common Equipment We Use:

The right tools to
get the job done

With our over 60 years of experience in the concrete services industry and use of some of the top tools in the industry, you can count on Diamond to deliver quality work every time.

Not only do we have the right tools, but our people regularly participate in operational and safety training to make sure each job is completed both safely and efficiently.

project manager inspecting concrete floor for quality

The right solution
for your project

Whether we’re removing old flooring, fixing issues with a slab, prepping for new flooring, or all of the above, we understand the unique challenges of floor prep and work with each of our clients to make sure their unique needs are met.

We can tailor a solution to make sure we correct any problems with your slab and leave you with clean flooring with the right CSP (concrete surface profile) to keep you on schedule and ready for the next step of your project.

Surface Prep Process

Surface Prep

First, the surface needs to be prepped. Fresh concrete generally requires minimal prep work. For existing concrete floors any pre-existing cracks, holes, chips, and sunken areas often require repair before polishing.

Surface Prep

Grinding and Honing

With the surface prepped, concrete grinding and honing begin to provide a fresh, even surface to polish. The amount of grinding is primarily dictated by the final look you want to achieve.

Mixing & Pouring

Once the surface is prepped, we’re able to mix the Terrazzo base, any coloring, and aggregates. Once mixed the Terrazzo is ready to be poured in place. For certain smaller applications we’re able to pour offsite and then install the finished Terrazzo.

Primer

Primer seals the slab and acts as the first bond layer.

Concrete Hardening

After the concrete has been honed down to meet project requirements, chemical hardeners are applied to reinforce and densify the concrete floor surface while preparing it for final polishing.

Grinding

After the Terrazzo has curred, we then come in with our grinders to smooth the surface and expose the aggregate.

Body Coat / Broadcast Coat

Whether it be paint flake, sand, or resin this is the main structural & aesthetic pieces of the system.

Final Polishing

After the chemical hardeners have cured, final polishing begins. The scope of the work is largely decided by the shine and flooring qualities you want.

Final Polishing

Once the Terrazzo is perfectly smooth, we will seal it and polish it to the desired finish.

Top Coat

A typically clear strong and scratch resistant protective layer that has UV resistant properties.