Retail Stores Converting from VCT to Polished Concrete
Retail Stores Converting from VCT to Polished Concrete
The ability to lower yearly maintenance costs on flooring has moved many retailers to polished concrete floors over traditional Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) in the past few years. This move greatly benefits new stores, as well as existing stores that are currently operating.
While most people are home sleeping, the flooring conversion can be completed at those existing stores and therefore, not disrupt their normal business operations. QuestMark has defined the process of converting floors from VCT to polished concrete. It starts with significant planning and coordinating with the retailer's corporate team and the store team that will be impacted by the process.
The ACE Hardware Operating Store in Woodridge, IL recently had QuestMark complete a polished concrete project, which allows store owners to see for themselves the natural beauty of a polished concrete floor. In addition to the aesthetic benefits, there are also economical, functional and environmental benefits of polished concrete over VCT. Check out the time lapse video.
24/7 scheduling
Zero customer interruption
Millions of square feet to experience
Applications :
Reception areas
Traffic aisles
Loading docks
Locker room / restrooms
Warehousing
Packaging areas
Terrazzo floors
Replacement of VCT flooring
Benefits :
Branding your floors
Harder, stronger and more durable
Minimal maintenance requirements
Does not lift, peel or flake
Protect against absorption of oil and contaminants
Resists tire marks from fork trucks and other traffic
More abrasion resistant than unfinished concrete
No hydrostatic / vapor pressure issues
Immediate use, no waiting for curing
Eliminates dusting of concrete
Safer with a flatter, more level surface
Meets and exceeds OSHA’s recommended static coefficient friction of 0.5
No VOCs, slurry or application odors
Environmentally friendly, natural process using diamonds instead of chemicals
Commitment
Since 1968 we have been providing solutions from completely installed floor systems to supporting in-house maintenance staffs with our flooring products.
Our commitment to excellence is achieved by providing products and solutions supported by our experienced employee installers, project managers and technical representatives.