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concrete
1 : a mass formed by coalescence of separate particles of matter, suspended in a fluid such as water, into one body
2 : a hard strong building material made by mixing a cementing material (such as portland cement) and a mineral aggregate (such as sand and gravel) with sufficient water to cause the cement to set and bind the entire mass
We are all familiar with concrete as it is used in everything from our sidewalks to our bridges, in our houses and high rises, but although its use and popularity continue to increase, many aren't yet familiar with this versatile substance when used as an interior finish. Concrete can be formed to take on any shape and polished to a high gloss, resembling marble or granite, yet with greater mass, and maintaining its own unique characteristics. Polished concrete gives an unparalleled tactile sensation: a warm feel and texture unlike any other material. It can be cast into any form imaginable, curved and refined to be as smooth as stone which has been shaped, smoothed, and polished by the sea. Floors, walls, countertops, bathtubs, sinks, and furniture, can all be done to your specifications or use our design services. Architects, designers, builders, or homeowners, e-mail your drawings for a free quote. All of our products and services are available to order for new construction or remodeling, commercial and residential. Please take a look at the pictures below of some of our recently completed work. |
This concrete bathtub has integral radiant heating which keeps the tub, the water in it, and the person
in the water, toasty warm! Ask us about including radiant heating in your tub or floors.
This floor was covered with a layer of dyed Ardex, then ground smooth.
This existing slab with integral hot water heating, was ground smooth and polished.
This floor was done with a custom colored concrete topping which was then polished.
This floor in Bloomingdale's 59th Street was done with a custom colored concrete topping which was then polished.
The walls in this bathroom were covered with a concrete that can be colored to match any Benjamin Moore color chip, then sealed and waxed.
This floor surface, in Komegashi restaurant, is a concrete veneer, which can be installed over concrete or sound wood
and here has been treated with an acid stain to create a rich, leather look. Many other colors are available.
This floor in a hair salon was done with a concrete topping which was then polished to a high shine.
This existing slab has been treated with several coats of linseed oil after polishing.
Below are before and after pictures of a residential basement floor we ground and polished.
Before
After
This floor had been covered for years with three or more layers of paint. We removed the paint, and because the floor had been
well trowelled when it was originally installed, and because we were able to remove the paint without damaging the surface,
we were able to seal and wax it without grinding.
These are some of the many color and texture variations available using integral dyes in polished concrete,
and standard gray (undyed) which is at the lower right.
These are three undyed samples of various polished concrete topping materials. These products can be applied over many substrates and then polished.
We can also make polished concrete tiles of almost any dimension from this material.
These are 5 dyed samples of polished concrete topping material and the undyed "white" at the lower right.
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Avant Design, Incorporated - Polished Concrete Fabrication & Installation, 110 West 26th Street NYC, NY 10001 TEL: (646) 270-3222