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W H E R E D E S I G N M E E T S D U R A B I L I T Y<br />
P O L I S H E D C O N C R E T E<br />
G U I D E<br />
D A N C E R C O N C R E T E . C O M
Dancer <strong>Concrete</strong> Design first began business, we focused on bringing concrete items into interior<br />
"When<br />
through bespoke architectural elements: that was, until we found floors. We appreciated how<br />
spaces<br />
a floor could either transform a room, or simply be a subtle backdrop to the space. We wanted to<br />
much<br />
interiors by introducing a better solution: a highly versatile way to stylize spaces, design that<br />
improve<br />
conversations among friends, and flooring that was truly handcrafted and offered a more<br />
sparked<br />
natural, and long-term option. Over 9 years later, since that first hand grinder was put on a<br />
sustainable,<br />
surface, we have wanted to add value to your life, your space, and to serve. We think<br />
concrete<br />
done well doesn’t have to come with the typical “contractor experience.” The way we do<br />
construction<br />
attracts the best customers who value open communication, workmanship, and good design.<br />
business<br />
we grow, our dedication to creating an exceptional experience for our clients stems from cultivating a<br />
As<br />
caring team, and always remembering to love what we do."<br />
-Nick Dancer, Founder + Owner
USING THIS GUIDE<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
1: Choose Level of Exposure<br />
Step<br />
2: Choose Level of Reflection<br />
Step<br />
of Exposure<br />
Levels<br />
of Reflection<br />
Levels<br />
3<br />
4<br />
3: Choose Coloring Options<br />
Step<br />
4: Add any Options<br />
Step<br />
<strong>Concrete</strong> Dyes<br />
Penetrating<br />
<strong>Concrete</strong> Stains<br />
Reactive<br />
5<br />
6<br />
Options<br />
Additional<br />
Projects<br />
<strong>Polished</strong><br />
7<br />
8<br />
Polishing Comparisons<br />
9<br />
concrete flooring offers one of the most sustainable flooring solutions<br />
<strong>Polished</strong><br />
With its low lifetime cost, simple maintenance, and long-term durability,<br />
available.<br />
concrete provides great value for anyone looking into hard-surface<br />
polished<br />
Whether you are looking to transform your space by adding a dye or stain<br />
flooring.<br />
your concrete, or to simply enhance the natural gray hue of the existing concrete,<br />
to<br />
concrete has the ability to be crafted to a fit a variety of environments and<br />
polished<br />
styles. Let us help you design a floor that will truly enrich your environment.
LEVELS OF<br />
EXPOSURE<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
Class A: Cream Aggregate: <strong>Polished</strong> surface resulting in little-to-no aggregate exposure. Some light sand<br />
1.<br />
exposure.<br />
Class B: Fine/Sand Aggregate: Removes not more than 1/16" of concrete surface by grinding and<br />
2.<br />
resulting in majority of exposure displaying fine aggregate with little-to-no medium aggregate at<br />
polishing<br />
random locations. Light exposure with some cream.<br />
Class C: Medium Aggregate: Removes not more than 1/8" of concrete surface by grinding and polishing<br />
3.<br />
in the majority of exposure displaying medium aggregate with little-to-no large aggregate at<br />
resulting<br />
random locations. Light sand exposure with some heavy aggregate.<br />
Class D: Large Aggregate: Removes not more than 1/4" of concrete surface by grinding and polishing<br />
4.<br />
in the majority of exposure displaying large aggregate with little-to-no small amounts of fine<br />
resulting<br />
aggregate at random locations. Heavy aggregate exposure with some light sand.<br />
D A N C E R C O N C R E T E D E S I G N ⎮ 3
FINISH: 200 GRIT<br />
MATTE<br />
level produces a concrete floor<br />
This<br />
FINISH: 400 GRIT, LEVEL 1<br />
SATIN<br />
level has a diffused reflection and<br />
This<br />
SHEEN: 800 GRIT, LEVEL 2<br />
HIGH<br />
this level of sheen, the floor will<br />
With<br />
SHEEN: 1500 GRIT, LEVEL 3<br />
SUPER<br />
highly-polished surface reflects<br />
This<br />
LEVELS OF<br />
REFLECTION<br />
MATTE FINISH<br />
SATIN FINISH<br />
is easy to maintain and delivers a<br />
that<br />
matte finish. This option is<br />
soft,<br />
in residential and industrial<br />
popular<br />
This is the most economical<br />
settings.<br />
finish level.<br />
popular in industrial settings or<br />
is<br />
a more matte finish is desired.<br />
when<br />
SUPER SHEEN<br />
HIGH SHEEN<br />
clearly identifiable objects. This<br />
reflect<br />
a popular flooring option for<br />
is<br />
retail, or other areas<br />
restaurants,<br />
a high sheen is desired.<br />
where<br />
and objects in a mirror-like<br />
light<br />
Colors from surrounding<br />
reflection.<br />
are also reflected in the floor.<br />
objects<br />
schools, or anywhere a<br />
Museums,<br />
finish is desired is where this<br />
stunning<br />
is popular.<br />
option<br />
D A N C E R C O N C R E T E D E S I G N ⎮ 4
PENETRATING<br />
CONCRETE DYES<br />
<strong>Concrete</strong><br />
Dancer<br />
offers a<br />
Design<br />
concrete<br />
penetrating<br />
that can be used<br />
dye<br />
indoor concrete<br />
on<br />
or concrete<br />
polishing<br />
applications.<br />
sealing<br />
dye penetrates<br />
This<br />
into the porous<br />
deep<br />
surface,<br />
concrete<br />
a long-lasting,<br />
creating<br />
color<br />
durable<br />
for interior<br />
treatment<br />
floors. This is<br />
concrete<br />
translucent coloring<br />
a<br />
and will have<br />
system<br />
depending<br />
variations<br />
the concrete<br />
on<br />
This is also<br />
substrate.<br />
most economic<br />
the<br />
coloring solution.<br />
D A N C E R C O N C R E T E D E S I G N ⎮ 5
REACTIVE<br />
CONCRETE STAINS<br />
<strong>Concrete</strong><br />
Dancer<br />
offers reactive<br />
Design<br />
stains that,<br />
concrete<br />
penetrating<br />
unlike<br />
can be used on<br />
dyes,<br />
AND outdoor<br />
indoor<br />
The stain<br />
concrete.<br />
with the lime in<br />
reacts<br />
cement, the<br />
permanent<br />
producing<br />
variegated<br />
and<br />
This is a<br />
coloring.<br />
coloring<br />
translucent<br />
that will have<br />
system<br />
in coloring<br />
variations<br />
on the<br />
dependent<br />
concrete substrate.<br />
D A N C E R C O N C R E T E D E S I G N ⎮ 6
Sealing<br />
Urethane<br />
urethane sealer blocks the pores of the concrete substrate to<br />
A<br />
look in wet rooms such as light-duty kitchens and<br />
"polished"<br />
bathrooms.<br />
Cylinder<br />
Purity<br />
Joint Color: Warm Stone<br />
Control<br />
ADDITIONAL<br />
OPTIONS<br />
against water damage, staining, salts, and mold<br />
protect<br />
This is the recommended solution when wanting a<br />
spores.<br />
Densifying<br />
<strong>Concrete</strong><br />
Stain Guard<br />
+<br />
University of Northwestern Ohio<br />
Urethane Sealing<br />
penetrates into the pores<br />
Densifier<br />
the concrete, increasing abrasion<br />
of<br />
by 400%, and decreasing<br />
resistance<br />
permeablity of the surface.<br />
the<br />
stain guard to the<br />
Applying<br />
provides added stain<br />
concrete<br />
This system is<br />
protection.<br />
environmentally safe,<br />
completely<br />
is resistant to scratches, scuffs,<br />
and<br />
stains. and<br />
Control Joint Filling<br />
Joints are placed in the<br />
Control<br />
slab when poured. They are<br />
concrete<br />
by an architect in the design<br />
planned<br />
a space. These joints are filled with<br />
of<br />
polyurea compound to protect the<br />
a<br />
edges from chipping while<br />
joints'<br />
dirt and debris out of the<br />
keeping<br />
This filler is available in many<br />
joints.<br />
color options to compliment the floor.<br />
D A N C E R C O N C R E T E D E S I G N ⎮ 7
Find The<br />
Black Penetrating Dye<br />
Midnight<br />
B Aggregate Exposure<br />
Class<br />
Finish<br />
400-Grit<br />
Yoga<br />
Fusion<br />
<strong>Concrete</strong><br />
Natural<br />
C Aggregate Exposure<br />
Class<br />
Finish<br />
400-Grit<br />
Client<br />
Residential<br />
Black & Sand<br />
Custom<br />
Dye Mix<br />
Penetrating<br />
B Aggregate Exposure<br />
Class<br />
Decuis<br />
Joseph<br />
Maple Reactive Stain<br />
Soft<br />
A Aggregate Exposure<br />
Class<br />
Finish<br />
200-Grit<br />
POLISHED<br />
PROJECTS<br />
800-Grit Finish<br />
D A N C E R C O N C R E T E D E S I G N ⎮ 8
Work<br />
Completed<br />
Mechanical<br />
Base<br />
Refinement<br />
Level Base<br />
Finish<br />
Available<br />
Options<br />
Warehouses<br />
rooms<br />
Storage<br />
cost Low<br />
dusting of concrete<br />
Reduces<br />
concrete<br />
New<br />
concrete<br />
Unsealed<br />
cream Full<br />
with area of light exposure<br />
Cream<br />
densifier<br />
Premium<br />
semi-penetrating stain guard<br />
Premium<br />
mechanical polishing passes<br />
2<br />
200R<br />
100MR-W,<br />
Warehouses<br />
rooms<br />
Storage<br />
cost option for existing concrete<br />
Lowest<br />
dusting of concrete<br />
Reduces<br />
refinement increases durability<br />
Mechanical<br />
stain resistance<br />
Better<br />
the character of concrete trowel<br />
Embraces<br />
+ variations of gray tonality<br />
marks<br />
joint filling<br />
Control<br />
Stain Guard<br />
Additional<br />
Natural<br />
Stain<br />
Reactive<br />
concrete<br />
New<br />
concrete<br />
Unsealed<br />
densifier<br />
Premium<br />
semi-penetrating stain guard<br />
Premium<br />
mechanical polishing passes<br />
3<br />
200R, 400R<br />
100MR-W,<br />
interiors<br />
Commercial<br />
Corridors<br />
rooms<br />
Meetings<br />
Basements<br />
polishing process<br />
Entry-level<br />
+ economically driven<br />
Value<br />
joint filling<br />
Control<br />
finish 800<br />
POLISHING<br />
Warehouse Sealing Hard-ware Floor 3 Step<br />
Natural only<br />
Coloring<br />
Natural only<br />
New concrete<br />
Conditions<br />
Older, smooth, concrete<br />
Older, smooth concrete<br />
Day after pouring After curing After curing<br />
$0.18 - $0.50 / sq ft $1.00 - $2.50 / sq ft<br />
Basic Pricing<br />
$2.00 - $3.50 / sq ft<br />
Full cream<br />
Exposure<br />
Light exposure with areas of cream<br />
Densifier<br />
Sealing Method<br />
0 mechanical passes<br />
From finish troweling<br />
200 - Matte sheen<br />
400 - Satin sheen<br />
Uses<br />
Basements<br />
Offices<br />
Benefits<br />
Control joint filling<br />
1500 finish<br />
D A N C E R C O N C R E T E D E S I G N ⎮ 9
Natural<br />
Dye<br />
Penetrating<br />
concrete<br />
New<br />
concrete<br />
Unsealed<br />
concrete - after curing<br />
New<br />
concrete - any time<br />
Older<br />
densifier<br />
Premium<br />
semi-penetrating stain guard<br />
Premium<br />
mechanical polishing passes<br />
4<br />
100MR-W, 200R, 400R<br />
50MR-W,<br />
interiors<br />
Commercial<br />
Corridors<br />
rooms<br />
Meeting<br />
Basements<br />
pricing with other<br />
Competitive<br />
surfaces hard<br />
joint filling<br />
Control<br />
finish 800<br />
finish 1500<br />
Stain Guard<br />
Additional<br />
Natural<br />
Dye<br />
Penetrating<br />
concrete where level 2 aggregate is desired<br />
New<br />
black glue removal<br />
Thin<br />
acrylic sealer removal<br />
Thin<br />
point for concrete with lippage<br />
Starting<br />
concrete - after curing<br />
New<br />
concrete - any time<br />
Older<br />
densifier<br />
Premium<br />
semi-penetrating stain guard<br />
Premium<br />
mechanical polishing passes<br />
5<br />
50MR-W, 100MR-W, 200R, 400R<br />
70M-W,<br />
interiors<br />
Commercial<br />
Corridors<br />
rooms<br />
Meeting<br />
Basements<br />
pricing with other<br />
Competitive<br />
surfaces hard<br />
joint filling<br />
Control<br />
finish 800<br />
finish 1500<br />
Stain Guard<br />
Additional<br />
Natural<br />
Dye (recommended)<br />
Penetrating<br />
concrete where aggregate<br />
New<br />
is desired<br />
exposure<br />
glue removal<br />
Carpet<br />
set removal<br />
Thin<br />
removal (add 1 extra step)<br />
Coating<br />
removal<br />
Lippage<br />
concrete - after curing<br />
New<br />
concrete - any time<br />
Older<br />
of light, medium, and heavy exposure<br />
Mix<br />
Class D available (2 extra passes)<br />
Consistent<br />
densifier<br />
Standard<br />
semi-penetrating stain guard<br />
Premium<br />
mechanical polishing passes<br />
7<br />
30M, 70M, 50C, 100C, 200R, 400R<br />
16M,<br />
interiors<br />
Commercial<br />
Corridors<br />
rooms<br />
Meetings<br />
Basements<br />
texture gives look similar to terrazzo<br />
Heavy<br />
natural aggregate in floor<br />
Exposes<br />
joint filling<br />
Control<br />
finish 800<br />
finish 1500<br />
Stain Guard<br />
Additional<br />
COMPARISONS<br />
DANCER CONCRETE DESIGN SELECT STEP POLISH PROCESS<br />
4 Step 5 Step 7 Step<br />
Reactive Stain<br />
Reactive Stain<br />
Reactive Stain<br />
Older, smooth concrete<br />
$2.80 - $5.00 / sq ft<br />
$3.50 - $8.00 / sq ft<br />
$5.00 - $10.00 / sq ft<br />
Light exposure with areas of cream<br />
Light exposure with areas of medium exposure<br />
400 - Satin sheen 400 - Satin sheen<br />
400 - Satin sheen<br />
Offices<br />
Offices<br />
Offices<br />
Grout coat<br />
Grout coat<br />
D A N C E R C O N C R E T E D E S I G N ⎮ 1 0
F F I C E O<br />
8 1 9 S C A L H O U N S T<br />
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U I T E A S<br />
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THE BENEFITS<br />
O F P O L I S H E D C O N C R E T E F L O O R S<br />
Maximum Durability<br />
Low-Cost Maintenance<br />
Long-Lasting Flooring Solution<br />
Numerous Design Combinations<br />
Sustainable Flooring Solution<br />
Versatile<br />
THE BENEFITS<br />
O F W O R K I N G W I T H D A N C E R C O N C R E T E D E S I G N<br />
Focus on Design<br />
Maximum Dust Control<br />
Timely + Effective Communication<br />
Low Volatile Organic Compound Installation<br />
Fast Construction-to-Foot-Traffic Turnaround<br />
Able to Meet OSHA and ADA Slip-Resistance <strong>Guide</strong>lines<br />
Direct Warranty and Guarantee<br />
A Passion and Responsibility to Serve<br />
D A N C E R C O N C R E T E . C O M<br />
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