Parts of the Project

Polished concrete floors are very durable; however, they are not impervious to scratches, “chip outs,” or staining. You’re dealing with a finished floor system, and it must be treated as such. The following list provides guidance on how to maintain your floor system:

Do’s:

• Do keep the floor clean. Dirt and other contaminants on a polished concrete floor will act like sandpaper and will diminish the shine and the floor’s overall appearance.
• Do place walk-off floor mats at entrances to help reduce salts and dirt tracked onto the surface.
• Do keep walk-off mats maintained and clean.
• Do prevent rainwater from collecting on the floor, as it can be acidic and etch a polished concrete floor.
• Do use felt pads on chairs and other furniture feet.
• Do lift heavy furniture when moving it.
• Do use pads under rolling chairs.
• Do limit the application of tape to grey, natural concrete to two hours, and use only 3M Blue Painter’s Tape.
• Do feel free to use rugs that allow vapors to pass through them or those with open weave/waffle-like backing for indoor flooring systems.

Don’ts

• Do not scrape or drag steel or sharp objects over the floor.
• Do not use a rolling desk or office chair on a polished concrete floor without a large pad.
• Do not apply sealers or waxes to these floors. If the floor’s shine has diminished, contact Ardor Solutions to schedule a re-burnish.
• Do not use ammonia, bleach, Mop & Glow, Pine-Sol, Lysol, or citrus-based products.
• Do not use a Swiffer WetJet-style cleaning tools. The liquid in these devices contains trace amounts of solvent material.
• Do not apply tape of any type for any length of time to dyed, colored, or stained concrete.
• Do not place potted plants directly on your polished surfaces. Do use a plant dolly or plant stand with legs to allow for ventilation between the planter and surfacing system. Failure to do so may leave a white mineral deposit that can permanently discolor the surface.
• Do not allow plant fertilizers to come into contact with polished floors.
• Do not place rubber-backed mats on any polished or decorative concrete surfacing system. Rising vapors that are emitted from the floor must be allowed to evaporate naturally. Rubber-backed mats trap rising vapors, preventing the natural evaporation process. When evaporation is constricted, hard mineral deposits can build up, which is difficult, if not impossible, to remove without discoloration.

Cleaning Your Floor

Following our guidelines on how to maintain your flooring ensures your flooring system continues to look as beautiful as the day it was installed for many years to come.

Your new Ardor Solutions Floor has a density, hardness, and appearance like no other floor of its kind. While many people try to copy our polished concrete flooring systems, it cannot be duplicated. With the proper care, your floor will last a lifetime. Like anything else, your Ardor Solutions Floor requires a little attention from time to time to make sure it’s holding up against general wear and tear.

To keep your Ardor Solutions Floor in perfect condition, you should maintain it with routine cleaning and occasional stain removal. Your new Ardor Solutions Floor meets all documented standards for dust-proofing, water resistance, hardness, gloss, and slip resistance. Who better to help you keep it that way than the ones who installed it?