Surface Integrity Consultants specializes in consulting services focused on polished concrete systems, where the quality of the concrete slab, finishing sequence, and environmental conditions play a crucial role in determining the final appearance and performance.
Polished concrete projects present unique risks that are often misunderstood or underestimated during the design and construction phases. Our role is to assist teams in recognizing those risks, including conducting concrete slab surface consultations, before irreversible decisions are made.
Consulting support includes:
- Evaluation of slab suitability for polished concrete
- Review of finish classifications (cream, salt-and-pepper, aggregate exposure)
- Constructability and sequencing considerations
- Joint layout, joint treatment, and cracking expectations
- Moisture consulting, curing, and densification considerations
- Appearance expectation alignment and risk clarification
Common use cases:
- Design-phase polished concrete planning
- Pre-pour or pre-polish consultation
- Contractor bid review for polished concrete scope
- Owner expectation management
- Troubleshooting appearance concerns, including flooring failure analysis
Deliverable:
A Polished Concrete Consulting Memorandum outlining observations, risks, and recommended considerations.
Important clarification:
This service is strictly consulting and advisory; it does not include polishing, installation, or contractor services.