Bring a striking architectural feel to every project. Increasingly, building owners and architects are turning to polished concrete – not your old industrial grade of concrete floor – but a new generation of decoratively polished concrete that is perfectly suited to today’s high-traffic retail, commercial, industrial and residential spaces. When properly finished, polished concrete can be spectacularly beautiful, cost-effective to install and easy to maintain.

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DIVERSE APPLICATIONSPolished concrete floors are used in such diverse applications as hotels, restaurants, automotive showrooms, high-end retail spaces, light industrial spaces, offices, art galleries, grocery stores, warehouses, distribution depots and many more. Polished concrete is also increasingly used in high-end residential applications – either as a substitute for natural stone or as a preferred material in a modern, environmentally sensitive home.

FUNCTIONALAs well as looking good, a floor needs to be functional too. Not only are polished concrete floors beautiful to look at – they offer a host of other benefits too.Low maintenance – A polished concrete surface rarely needs sealing and requires minimal maintenance to keep it looking like new. The hard, non-penetrable surface makes cleaning simple and, in most cases, soap and water or a very mild detergent is all that’s required to maintain the floor’s luster. The glossy surfaces resists staining from oil and chemical spills.Durable – Polished concrete floors offer durability and longevity that other flooring products cannot match.Safe – A polished concrete floor gives you a better and safer work environment. It’s extremely slip-proof even when wet. Polished concrete surfaces inhibit the growth of surface mold and microbes, easily meeting the stringent sanitation requirements of restaurants, laboratories, hospitals and schools.

A BETTER ENVIRONMENTConcrete is composed of pure, natural materials. The coatings that are often applied to concrete have an adverse effect on the environment. With polished concrete a coating is not normally required. Polishing produces an extremely dense, abrasion-resistant surface that will last a lifetime with proper care. Carpet, tile and even wood floors eventually need replacement, which uses up resources and creates disposal problems. Another green advantage: Polished floors are highly reflective and can save energy by reducing artificial lighting requirements.

COOL, TACTILEPolished concrete floor surfaces retain the cool, tactile qualities of natural stone while giving the user a durable floor surface designed for ease and convenience. The impregnating sealer protects, hardens and densifies the concrete.

FLOOR TYPE – RESIDENTIAL

Polished concrete is a unique process that produces a finish similar to polished stone. It incorporates proprietary hardening and sealing agents, application tools and a multi-stage grinding and polishing process to reveal the inherent character of structural concrete slabs and topping coats. Finishes can reveal the aggregate or bring a mirror like shine to steel-trowelled slabs.

MORE THAN A BRILLIANT FINISH

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FLOOR TYPE – CORPORATE FLOOR TYPE – SHOWROOM

WIDE RANGE OF FINISHESDifferent finishing levels expand the design possibilities even further: polished, honed (matte) and textured. In addition to adding colour with dyes and integral pigments, you can use the polishing process to reveal coloured aggregate and other decorative objects.

HEAVY DUTYNot only are polished floors easy to clean, requiring only occasional damp mopping, they hold up well under forklift and foot traffic. The glossy surface also eliminates the need for waxes or coatings while resisting stains. RESTORATION LUMA Floors assists with the restoration and maintenance of existing granite, marble and Terrazzo floors.

SOLID INVESTMENTIncorporating a polished concrete floor into a home or commercial space is an investment that will deliver returns for years to come.

OTHER SERVICES• Smoothing uneven concrete surfaces• Removal of paint or epoxy coatings• Removal of grease, oil or solvent stains• Provide a light textured surface to existing

concrete floors

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BENEFITS OF LUMA POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORS

n Low maintenance

n Aesthetically pleasing

n Cost effective

n Easy to clean

n Environmentally friendly

n Slip-proof even when the floor is wet

n Infinite lifespan with the proper maintenance

n Just as good for new installations as for floor renovations

n Half the life cycle-cost of traditional flooring solutions

FLOOR TYPE – RESTAURANT

LUMA PLATINUMPLATINUM provides the glossiest finish and is the concept we normally recommend to our customers. It involves more grinding stages than the other concepts. The result is an unbeatably durable floor. Truck wheels and substances leave no marks on the glossy surface, and light reflects gently off the floor.

LUMA GOLDWith GOLD you do not grind as deep into the concrete as with PLATINUM. This means that less aggregate is exposed. Just like the other concepts, GOLD involves polishing the floor to achieve a gloss that is almost as brilliant as the PLATINUM finish. GOLD produces a floor with excellent resistance to marks from truck wheels, forklifts, etc. GOLD is ideal for concrete floors that are already even and level.

LUMA SILVERThe SILVER concept is a version of PLATINUM. Using this concept, you grind as deeply into the concrete as with PLATINUM, but do not polish it. The aggregate is exposed as with PLATINUM. SILVER is therefore excellent if you want a floor with a matt surface finish.

LUMA BRONZEBRONZE is the concept with the least number of grinding and polishing stages. This concept does not involve exposing the construction concrete. Instead, the top layer of the surface paste is polished but not removed. This process creates a stronger surface paste with a shiny finish.

FLOOR TYPE: EXPOSED AGGREGATE (STONE)

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LUMA polished concrete floors are available in a variety of finishes. This means you can choose between a floor with a matt finish or a high-gloss finish. What all LUMA floors have in common is that they are functional, economical, eco-friendly and beautiful. They’re perfect as industrial floors, too.

CHOOSE YOUR FINISH

FLOOR TYPE: EXPOSED AGGREGATE (STONE)

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Decorative polished concrete offers a number of advantages that other flooring materials simply can’t match, particularly when it comes to durability, performance and sustainability. Compare polished concrete floors with some of the alternatives.

A SMARTER FLOOR

Wall-to-wall carpet

Ceramic tile

Vinyl or linoleum

Wood or wood laminate

Natural stone (slate/marble)

Polished concrete

Available in a wide spectrum of design optionsIn addition to adding colour with dyes and integral pigments, you can use the polishing process to reveal coloured aggregate and other decorative embedded objects. You also have a choice of sheen levels – from a subtle gloss to a brilliant, mirrorlike shine

Yes Yes Yes Yes No Unlimited

Longevity and performancePolishing produces an extremely dense, abrasion-resistant surface that will last a lifetime with proper care. Carpet, tile and even wood floors eventually need replacement, which uses up resources and creates disposal problems

Poor Good Good Good Excellent Excellent

Ease of maintenanceNot only are polished floors easy to clean, requiring only occasional damp mopping, they hold up well under heavy forklift and foot traffic. The glossy surface also eliminates the need for waxes or coatings while resisting stains

Poor (needs frequent vacuuming; stains easily)

Good Good (linoleum may need occasional waxing)

Good Good Excellent

Is a sustainable flooring alternativeIn addition to using sustainable materials, polished concrete does not require the use of hazardous chemicals, coatings, adhesives or cleaners. Another green advantage: Polished concrete floors are highly reflective and can save energy by reducing artificial lighting requirements

No Yes Maybe (if using linoleum made from all natural materials)

Maybe (if made from reclaimed or FSC-certified wood)

Yes Yes

Average lifecycle costWith low maintenance costs, savings in energy costs and a super-long lifespan, polished concrete is one of the least costly floors you can own over time

High Low Intermediate Intermediate Low Extremely Low

Is an affordable flooring alternative This depends on the level of finish, decorative options and project complexity. Polished concrete is an economical alternative for homeowners or businesses that can’t afford marble or granite but want the same mirrorlike finish

Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate-to- Expensive

Expensive Moderate

POLISHED CONCRETE VS. OTHER FLOORING MATERIALS

LUMA Floors assists property owners, architects and interior designers across South Africa to develop specific finishes suited to each project. Whether a new or existing floor, LUMA Floors covers it all.

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