The Best Polished Concrete Floors System

RETROPLATE

Product Description

RetroPlate 99 is a chemically reactive liquid which enhances concrete density and hardness, allowing concrete sufaces to be polished to a high, marble like sheen. In conjunction with diamond tools and machinery, and the process of grinding and polishing concrete, it is known as the RetroPlate Concrete Polishing System.

RetroPlate benefits

PIONEERS OF THE CONCRETE POLISHING INDUSTRY

Concrete in its natural state is a porous product that is susceptible to efflorescence, spalling and dusting. It does not provide an aesthetic finish, nor is it easily maintained. The RetroPlate Concrete Polishing System breathes new life into both new and existing floors with stunning customization, beauty, polish, and shine

Densified Floor Surface

RetroPlate chemically and mechanically locks-up pores at the concrete floor’s surface. This densification process aids in inhibiting the penetration of water, oils and other contaminants

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Dustproof

The RetroPlate densification process closes off the surface of the floor and locks-in concrete salts, keeping the surface from dusting. This dramatically reduces maintenance costs by keeping equipment, machinery, and finished manufactured products free of concrete dust.

Low maintenance required

By creating a smooth, dust-free surface, maintenance is reduced dramatically, and tire marks are completely eliminated. Many companies around the world have had their maintenance costs for labor and cleaning products reduced.

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Marble-Like Shine / Increased Light Reflectivity

As a result of the polished shine, some RetroPlate floors have proven to reduce lighting costs by 1/3 due to it’s light reflective properties.

LEED Qualified

RetroPlate floors are Green! RetroPlate is – pure and simple – a modified sodium silicate which reacts with the calcium hydroxide (free lime) in the cement component of concrete. In utilizing RetroPlate, customers are taking safe, naturally occurring materials to enhance the strength of their concrete floors.

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Increased Abrasion Resistance

A RetroPlate floor increases the abrasion resistance of a normal concrete floor by up to 400% (ASTM C779). As a concrete surface treatment, RetroPlate provides the greatest increase in strength at the top of the floor and allows for unmatched abrasion resistance throughout.

RetroPlate

Market Served

Since 1996, RetroPlate has been used on nearly 200 million ft2 across the globe. It has become a hallmark of excellence, durability, and beauty in a number of industries and facilities. Typical application in Arenas, Automotive, Commercial,Educational, Industrial, Manufacturing, Medical, Office, Residential, Restaurants and Retail

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Restaurants .

Finished RetroPlate flooring in professional commercial workspace

Office.

Modern lobby with highly reflective polished concrete floors, industrial ceiling, and hanging globe lights.

Commercial Building.

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Hospital.

Skate park.

RetroPlate features

Application Process

The RetroPlate System can be used in conjunction with acid staining, shake-on hardeners, integral color and cementitious terrazzo. Colored aggregate, recycled glass and other decorative material can be embedded into the concrete surface, later to be exposed during the grinding process.

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Step 1 - Grind. The first step is to grind the floor with industrial strength diamonds. Grinding removes imperfections, marks and scratches, and exposes bare concrete by removing existing coating or mastic. Grinding can be light to heavy depending on the desired level of exposed aggregate. A new floor’s colored aggregate, recycled glass or other decorative material can be broadcast into the surface to be exposed during the grinding process.

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Step 2 - Color. Add style and personality to your polished concrete floors with an array of color options. Achieve any look and style with full color floors, custom logos or unique patterns. Color options for polished concrete include: integral color, dry shake and topical dyes and stains.

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Step 3 - Densify. The next step is to densify the floor with RetroPlate. RetroPlate penetrates the concrete and chemically reacts to harden and densify the floor by filling-in pores and creating a dense surface. Densification is key to the long-term benefits of polished concrete

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Step 4 - Polish. The final step is to polish the floor with progressively finer diamond grits. This polishing procedure is what produces the floor’s sheen. A floor can be polished to a flat (ground), satin (honed), polished or highly polished finish

RetroPlate capabilities

POLISHED CONCRETE APPEARANCE

With RetroPlate system, a floor can be polished in 3 levels

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Matte Finish

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Polished

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Highly Polished

Images of objects being reflected have a sharp and crisp appearance as would be seen in a near-mirror like reflection

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