Bid Specifications For Polished Concrete Floor

Polishing a concrete floor in the basement ranges from 3 to 12 per square foot.

Bid specifications for polished concrete floor. This datasheet provides suggested clauses for inclusion in specifications for honed concrete surfaces. 1 2 related sections a. They are written with flatwork in mind although other concrete surfaces can be honed. Section 03300 03 30 00 cast in place concrete.

And from the ready mix side tony allison glacier northwest s head of. Fred herbold css csi with sera architects in portland ore says he sees polished concrete as part of the placement criteria and feels that the opportunity for bidders to miss the specification is too easy if placed in division 9. Section 03 35 43 polished concrete finishing search the project documents for several key items beginning with the specification for polishing. Retain or delete article below to suit project requirements and specifier s practice integrated with 03 30 00 cast in place concrete section.

The 03 35 43 polished concrete finishing subdivision created about three years ago is what s used most often. Review procedures with architect as needed to correct unacceptable areas of completed polished concrete floor system. The cpc has worked closely with polishing contractors manufacturers and designers to compile specifications guidelines and position statements. 2 08 3 08 protection a.

Polished concrete basement floor cost. Part of the cpc s mission is to establish a clear concise technical foundation for the concrete polishing industry. Polished cream with waviness due to not finishing flat. This will normally be found in division 03 concrete.

Inspect completed polished concrete floor system with owner contractor architect as needed and installer. With concrete floor polishing is essential not only does it keep them looking new it is a vital step to creating an even and smooth floor surface. A lot of people update their floors as part of refinishing their basement. No matter where the concrete floor is located in a home or a business polishing concrete floors is the difference between a lovely looking floor you can use or a floor that looks like your driveway.

Protect completed polished concrete floor system from damage until substantial. For an average 700 to 1 000 square foot basement your estimate could run from 2 100 to 12 000. Photo courtesy of retroplate.