Commercial applications
Corporate office flooring
Polished concrete and epoxy floors that give offices a clean, professional look, including floors with a company logo.
Overview
A floor that represents your business
An epoxy floor with a company logo highlights a business’s image, and an appealing interior helps create a good first impression for clients and visitors.
Polished concrete is another popular choice for offices. It is easy to keep clean, and its finish can range from matte to high gloss. Metallic epoxy systems are also used in offices, lobbies and entryways for a distinctive look.
Application at a glance
- Best for
- A clean, professional look that makes a good first impression
- Finish options
- Polished concrete from matte to high gloss, epoxy with a company logo, metallic epoxy
- Typical spaces
- Offices, lobbies and entryways
Systems
Systems for offices
For offices, Concrete Polishing Solutions installs polished concrete, which is easy to keep clean and ranges from matte to high gloss, and epoxy floors, which can include a company logo or a metallic finish for lobbies and entryways.
Finish options
Office floor finishes compared
Office floors are chosen first for how they look and how easily they stay that way. Each finish creates a different impression, from natural concrete to a floor that carries your brand.
| Finish | The look | Where it works in an office | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polished concrete | Natural concrete from matte to high gloss; can be ground to expose the aggregate for a terrazzo-like look | Open offices, corridors and lobbies | Low maintenance; a floor that loses its shine can be re-polished |
| Stained concrete | Acid stain gives a varied, marbled look in earthy tones; water-based stain gives a more uniform color, including black and white | Lobbies, reception areas and feature floors | The stain penetrates the concrete; the sealer on top needs periodic upkeep |
| Metallic epoxy | Swirls of color and movement that can resemble stone, marble or water | Entryways, lobbies and statement spaces | No two metallic floors match, since the swirls form as the epoxy is worked |
| Epoxy with a logo | A seamless color floor that carries the company logo | Reception areas and entrances | Makes the brand part of the space for clients and visitors |
| Epoxy chip or quartz | A textured flake or quartz finish that hides small imperfections in the slab | Break rooms, restrooms and stairs | Stain- and chemical-resistant and easy to keep clean |
Finishes are easier to judge in person or in photos of real floors. Browse finished floors in our photo gallery.
Around the building
Matching the floor to each part of the office
An office building has several kinds of floor. Matching the finish to each area keeps the look consistent where visitors see it and practical where staff work.
Lobby and reception
The first impression for visitors. Metallic epoxy, a logo floor or high-gloss polished concrete make the strongest statement.
Entrances
Grit tracked in from outside acts like sandpaper on a finish, so entry floors need the most regular sweeping.
Corridors and open offices
Steady foot traffic and rolling chairs. Polished concrete is easy to keep clean and can be refreshed by re-polishing.
Break rooms and kitchens
Coffee, food and spills. A seamless chip or quartz floor wipes clean and has no grout lines.
Stairs
Coated stairs can continue the look of the floor around them, and quartz is a common finish for stairs.
Restrooms
Moisture and frequent cleaning. Epoxy quartz is a common choice for restrooms.
Existing floors
Replacing tile or an old floor in an office
Under the tile, vinyl composite tile or old coating in many offices is a concrete slab that can often be polished or coated once the old floor is removed.
Moving away from vinyl composite tile
Vinyl composite tile (VCT) needs regular stripping and waxing, has seams between the tiles and is vulnerable to moisture vapor from the slab. A seamless chip floor or polished concrete removes the stripping and waxing routine.
See epoxy chip flooring.
Preparing the existing slab
- Old tile, adhesive or coating is removed so the new floor sits on sound concrete
- Grinding smooths the surface and gives polishing or a coating the texture it needs
- A sealed slab has to be prepared properly, because epoxy will not bond to sealed concrete
- Cracks and damaged areas are repaired before the finish goes down
See concrete grinding.
Our work
Commercial interiors
Open larger photo: Light floor in a commercial interior
Open larger photo: Coated concrete stairway
Open larger photo: Light coated floor in a commercial interior with red trim
Photos from Concrete Polishing Solutions projects. Select a photo to view it larger.
View the photo galleryFAQ
Office flooring questions
Can a company logo be added to an office floor?
Yes. An epoxy floor can include a company logo, which works well in reception areas and entrances where clients and visitors arrive.
Will polished concrete look too industrial in an office?
It does not have to. The sheen can range from matte to high gloss, stains can add color, and the surface can be ground to expose the aggregate for a terrazzo-like look. See acid staining.
How is an office floor project scheduled?
The schedule is planned with you to keep disruption to a minimum. Project phasing, such as working area by area or outside business hours, may be considered depending on the areas involved, the system and site conditions. Timing for your project comes with the estimate.
How are office floors kept looking their best?
Sweep or dust-mop regularly, especially near entrances, and clean with a neutral cleaner. A polished floor that has dulled in busy areas can be brought back by re-polishing, and a worn coating can be recoated. See the floor care guide.
Areas served
Serving homes and businesses across Southern California
- San Diego County
- Orange County
- Riverside County
- Los Angeles County
Free estimate
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