providing you with the best possible finish for the future of your floor
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Providing you Providing you with the best with the best
possible finish for possible finish for the future of your the future of your
floor.floor.
About DIPOC ContractingAbout DIPOC ContractingOver the course of the past year, we have
successfully polished over 2,000,000 (yes, that’s TWO MILLION) square feet of concrete.
We began operations nearly a decade ago as general contractors.
Due to our difficulty in finding truly professional, high-quality concrete polishing services, we shifted
the focus of our business to provide the best possible polishing service available, so as to fill that void and meet the demand of this growing industry. We are currently assisting in developing and/or
modifying the floor specifications for companies including, but not limited to: Abuelo’s, AutoZone, Dollar Tree, Home Depot, Lowes, Office Depot,
Target, Toyota Mfg., Wal-Mart, and Whole Foods.
Mission StatementMission Statement
1. It is our intention at DIPOC Contracting to build the strongest possible relationships with our
clients.2. We endeavor to hire employees with a strong
work ethic, coupled with a sense of personal honesty and integrity.
3. We will maintain our company identity and integrity by focusing on providing the highest
quality finished result possible.4. Thus we hope to achieve client satisfaction
though superior service and attention to our client’s needs.
Commitment To Positive Commitment To Positive ChangeChange
Constant research and development within Constant research and development within the concrete polishing industry has yielded the concrete polishing industry has yielded improved products and equipment, since improved products and equipment, since we began providing polishing services.we began providing polishing services.
It is our goal to continually improve our It is our goal to continually improve our own skills and procedures, so that our next own skills and procedures, so that our next
job is better than our last job.job is better than our last job.
Benefits & SafetyBenefits & Safety
Our floor, properly maintained, does not require waxing or resurfacing.
Our methods and products are OSHA and USDA approved.
There are no volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) created during application or
cleaning. A 20 year dust proofing warranty may be
available from the manufacturer.
ReflectivityReflectivity
A high gloss surface will be more appealing to your staff and/or customers.The higher reflectivity will make the
apparent ambient light appear noticeably brighter.
By reflecting and redirecting light from the traditional overhead sources, you will
achieve a brighter facility, at no additional cost.
ReflectivityReflectivity(cont’d)(cont’d)
You may even lower your current lighting costs, if you are able to adjust the wattage
of your existing lighting sources.As the next group of slides show, under
optimal conditions, we can achieve outstanding reflectivity from our finished
product.They are included as examples of what may be achieved, with proper preparation
and procedural care.
ReflectivityReflectivity(cont’d)(cont’d)
This next photo is of a gloss meter reading from a polished area in use in an existing
facility.The second is of a freshly finished loading
dock at a retail department store. (Note the reflection of the ceiling lights!)
The remaining four photos more clearly demonstrate the increased lighting effect.
(Note the shadows under the racks.)
BeforeBefore
AfterAfter
Again, please take notice of the Again, please take notice of the decrease in the shadows under the decrease in the shadows under the lumber racks on the left side of the lumber racks on the left side of the
aisle and on the ceiling.aisle and on the ceiling.
BeforeBefore
AfterAfter
Maintenance and Maintenance and CleaningCleaningWe will gladly assist in determining the
proper maintenance system for your finished floor.
Floor mats at all entries and exits are highly recommended, so as to reduce the amount of outside dirt transferred onto the
floor. Never use bleach or any other harsh
chemicals on floors.
Maintenance and Maintenance and CleaningCleaning
(cont’d)(cont’d)Regular vacuuming and mopping (with clean water and a standard cloth mop)
should be sufficient for general cleaning.Should you elect to use something other
than water, we recommend using non-abrasive, neutral cleaners.
Training of your personnel can be arranged, if necessary.
Timeline & Slab FactorsTimeline & Slab FactorsThe concrete should be allowed to cure for a minimum
of 28 days before our process commences. The rate of the surface preparation, polishing, and sealing process can range from 1,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. per day, depending upon the condition of the concrete,
interior obstructions, and other concurrent activities.Specific factors involved are the cleanliness of
concrete, slab condition (joints, cuts, holes, etc.), and overall smoothness of the slab.
In the interest of efficiency of operations, as well as overall quality of finished result, it is preferable that we be allowed to perform the polishing procedure prior to
the erection of any interior walls and/or other obstructions.
What We Believe You What We Believe You WantWant
Our initial assumption is that you desire a finished floor that will have, and retain, a
high gloss shine for many years.The floor should be non-abrasive, yet also
not slippery. It should be as impervious to staining as
is possible.This floor should require minimal
maintenance beyond simple wet mopping.
What We Can Do For YouWhat We Can Do For You We have considered your wants, needs, and
expectations very carefully.We understand that there are numerous factors
to be considered on your end (timing & budget, for example).
We wish to affirm that we can deliver a floor finish which will easily meet, and may possibly
even exceed, your expectations. As a starting point, we will clarify the “ideal” conditions necessary to give you the “perfect”
floor.
Ideal Slab ConditionsIdeal Slab Conditions
• We wish to state that we realize it may be difficult to start with these “ideal”
conditions.
• We are listing them in the interest of clarity and consistency of understanding between
us.
• Clearly, the density and finish of the initial slab is of paramount importance.
Ideal Slab ConditionsIdeal Slab Conditions(cont’d)(cont’d)
• “Smoothness” is possibly the single most important factor affecting the final level of
shine and reflectivity.
• This is an objectively measurable value based on the FF-50/FL-35 specification.
• Other factors to consider are slump, the quality of any cuts and/or joints, and the
finishing technique of the paste layer.
Ideal Slab ConditionsIdeal Slab Conditions(cont’d)(cont’d)
• Insofar as is possible, we need to begin with a flat, level slab.
• If we are able to start with a slab which is as smooth and defect free as possible, we
can minimize the grinding process, thus devoting our time and effort more toward
the finishing and polishing process.• “Defect free” means that there are as few
surface imperfections (divots, ridges, high/low spots, etc.) as possible.
Ideal Slab ConditionsIdeal Slab Conditions(cont’d)(cont’d)
• It is preferable that no other sealers or bond breakers are applied to the surface
prior to the commencement of our process.
• Should such treatments be necessary, they should not be excessively applied.
• We wish to specify what we consider to be “excessive” application.
Ideal Slab ConditionsIdeal Slab Conditions(cont’d)(cont’d)
• Any sealers or bond breakers should be applied in accordance with their
manufacturer’s instructions.• If there is pooling and/or uneven coverage,
usually indicated by noticeably darker areas, we deem this to be excessive and
problematic to our process.
• This “excess” will affect the consistency of color in the final result.
New Product New Product DevelopmentDevelopment
There are new polishing machines and sealing systems appearing in the industry.
We are constantly striving to stay abreast of these new developments.
We now have access to equipment and procedures which can provide a durable, high gloss, low maintenance floor which we could guarantee to last 10 years, or
more.
Technological Evaluation Technological Evaluation
of Concrete Polishingof Concrete Polishing Grinding & polishing conditions the hardest, most abrasion resistant, part of concrete – the
surface. This surface will then be hardened & enhanced
through a chemical densification process. The resultant abrasion resistance & hardness of
the finished surface is directly proportional to the concrete mix, placement & finishing quality, as
well as the length of curing time.
Densification ProcedureDensification ProcedureThis chart shows the various steps in the DIPOC
(DIamond POlished Concrete) Process.
Densification Procedure Densification Procedure (cont’d)(cont’d)
o Proper application procedure and quantity of reactant absorption is the most important step of
the densification process.o When able, we take the extra time for a
complete chemical reaction to assure the most complete degree of densification.
o Additional stain-resistant, non-film forming sealers may also be applied.
o Further stain protection may be achieved through the application of additional sealers.
Sealer PropertiesSealer Properties
As the next slide indicates, there are different types and capabilities of sealers and/or densifiers available to provide the
highest quality finished product.The following slide shows an example of
one such product.
Idealistic Versus Idealistic Versus RealisticRealistic
We believe that we understand what your desired and expected result is for your finished
floor.We have enumerated and detailed the factors
involved in delivering to you that result.By adhering as closely as is possible to the conditions we have listed, we feel that we can
provide you with a harder, denser surface, yielding a higher gloss, longer lasting final finish,
while also realizing significant savings on maintenance and cleaning costs.
Idealistic Versus RealisticIdealistic Versus Realistic(cont’d)(cont’d)
We can provide you with as high a quality flooring finish as you desire to have.
However, we realize that there are always practical issues to consider, such as time (which
translates to money) available for the procedures so as to achieve the level of quality
that you desire.It is our intention that our “ideal” conditions will
serve as a springboard for arriving at a predictable, consistent specification standard,
which will be acceptable to us both.
Idealistic Versus RealisticIdealistic Versus Realistic(cont’d)(cont’d)
We are confident that we can establish a procedure for concrete floor finishing, which will provide you with a long lasting, high gloss, low
maintenance, quality finish that will last for many years.
If you desire it, a DIPOC agent will gladly coordinate with your general contractor, so as to insure that all parties involved are of one mind as to the desired end result and how best to
achieve it.
DIPOC DIPOC ContractingContracting
You’ll never look You’ll never look at concrete the at concrete the
same way again!same way again!
Thank you for Thank you for your time and your time and
interest in interest in DIPOC DIPOC
Contracting.Contracting.
For Your For Your InformationInformation
We felt that, in closing, we would mention that the background for the majority of the slides in this presentation comes from a cropped and lightened photo from one of our actual jobs.
The full, straight down view photo is shown in the next slide.
As a sense of scale, that is our project manager’s size 13 foot in the foreground.
Please take note of the clear reflection of the twin fluorescent bulbs in the overhead lights.