Floors by Stoneflow

306-700-5606

Our Process

1. Cleaning the drywall mud, paint and primer left behind.

We thoroughly clean the floor, taking care to not allow any existing stains to penetrate further into the concrete. While we wish we could remove all stains, sometimes this is not possible.

Depending on the level of filth, at this stage we may find problems with the floor that we will discuss options to subtly hide as we proceed.

2. Wet polish, densify and address cosmetic issues.

Our wet process eliminates almost all the dust from what is typically a very messy process.

This is the stage at which we do our best to eliminate flaws in your floor. By flaw, we mean something that will not look like the natural colours and distress found in properly finished concrete. This could be foot impressions from casting day, stains from beverages, or poor troweling techniques.

Densification of your concrete will enhance the colour, make the surface extremely hard and resistant to scratching.

The densifier used is a zero VOC liquid. It emits no smell. It chemically bonds to the concrete, creating an extremely dense surface layer.

After densifying we continue to polish, spending time on any problem areas to make them look natural.

3. Sealing and cleaning up

While not necessary as the densified concrete is already very resistant to all types of abuse, we apply a thin layer of sealer that chemically bonds to the densifier. This will add resistance to chemicals, oils, water etc. It will never peel and never require reapplication, except in extremely high traffic areas.

You are left with a perfectly clean floor that is ready to use.

FAQs

How long does it take?

While there are many factors to consider, most projects are complete is 2-3 days.

Will stains still be noticeable?

We do our best to remove stains and are usually successful. That said, concrete that has not been densified or sealed is like a sponge. If there has been major staining from oils etc it is unlikely that they will disappear entirely. Paint overspray is often not a problem as it dries before it has penetrated too deep.

I’d like to get to get a quote, how can I do that?

Simply send us a message on the contact page to get started. Let us know the condition of the floor and approximate size. We will get back to you with any questions and a ballpark estimate. A firm estimate cannot be provided until after we visit your location.

What am I expected to do before you start?

The room should be empty, or reasonably so. We will not begin any projects without the required deposit.

Will there be lots of exposed aggregate, like terrazzo?

No. This process will expose some aggregate in high areas, and less in low areas, creating somewhat of a movement and flow to the floor. Terrazzo requires a deep grind, is much costlier, and not something we offer.