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Concretepro Joined: 14 Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Tracy,Ca	Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:11 pm    Post subject: Polished Concrete the Alternative Floor My mission is to have polished concrete as a floor design incorporated into architectual designs for residential and commercial projects. I use diamond disks to grind down existing concrete foundations to bring out a natural shine that illuminates the interior or exterior of a building. It is the GREEN alternative for flooring. I am not sure about how many people have even heard of polished concrete or realize the benefits so I am wondering how this type of flooring is viewed in the architectual community. This floor is in a retail establishment that had ugly tile on the floor. The owner reduced his maintenece expenses and beautified his floor for years to come.    Filesize:  154.38 KB  Filename:  Picture2 TVP PC.gif  Viewed:  71 Time(s)
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nanrehvasconez Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Posts: 254	Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:59 pm    Post subject: I have used in many residential jobs, the convination of polished concrete floors with hydronic radiant heating is the grates thing since sliced bread!
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csintexas millennium club Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 1960 Location: USA	Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:22 am    Post subject: I have recommended this to several clients but they generally think it looks to utilitarian. _________________ Chris Stewart Modern Texas Home Project
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nanrehvasconez Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Posts: 254	Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:17 am    Post subject: The last residence we finish was in a lake in the outskirts of Seattle, the floor was polished black concrete, very stark, but after it was furnished with white sheep fur area rugs, a red sofa, grey arm chairs, natural oiled ceadar custom made furniture, and lots of colorfull paintings, it was WOW!!!
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Concretepro Joined: 14 Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Tracy,Ca	Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:47 am    Post subject: Many thanks to those who responded I appreciate the input. Does anybody have any suggestions on how I can promote my service or make myself available to new construction projects. I am trying to find creative ways to "pound the pavement" for this new business.
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csintexas millennium club Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 1960 Location: USA	Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:30 am    Post subject: I think participating in relevant forums and having a website are good ways to promote your business. _________________ Chris Stewart Modern Texas Home Project
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Antisthenes Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 688 Location: Phoenix	Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:22 am    Post subject: you can also always do a mix of soy based acid stains that react with the concrete too. _________________ The most necessary/useful piece of learning is that which unlearns what is untrue: 'evil' may be acquired, Happiness through virtue which is based on knowledge!/?
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simplejack Joined: 09 Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Location: California	Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:05 pm    Post subject: Decorative Crete I love it! and the few times i've suggested the use of it to my clients (and showed examples) they agreed. epoxy resin and color really make a statement, and of course its much more durable, when properly applied.    Filesize:  327.54 KB  Filename:  Crete image 4.png  Viewed:  47 Time(s)
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grid Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 11 Location: Los Angeles	Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:13 pm    Post subject: Polished concrete is fairly commonplace these days. Some big box retail stores do fairly nice finishes to their concrete... As far as a business plan goes, I'd say get in touch with your competition and ask they whatever you'd like to know. Start from the source. _________________ Sinking Cities Architecture Blog
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simplejack Joined: 09 Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Location: California	Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:34 pm    Post subject: "Pretty crete Mm Ma Makes Mm Me Happy" Theres a fourm dedicated to nothing but decorative concrete and products: concretelocator.com
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JWmHarmon Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 115 Location: Ohio	Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:43 am    Post subject: Concrete floors web site Here is a website that focuses on uses of concrete for floors, counter tops, and other uses. http://www.concretenetwork.com/ I suggest you make up some samples to display to potential clients. These could be as simple as some thin 1 square feet concrete tiles that you polish or stain to show different effects. You could include embedded glass chips for another effect. One of the best ways to get people to select your product is to have installed examples to show them. The next best thing is to have actual samples available. This way people can see the potential in ways not possible with photographs or web site pictures. Polished concrete with out colorants, embedded chips, stampings or other decorative elements can seem utilitarian to many people. There are so many possibilities for creative designs that you may need to concentrate more of you energies on your marketing efforts. _________________ When building or manufacturing always ask, "How will we recycle that?" - JWmHarmon
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