Best suited to
Industrial refurbishments and commercial back-of-house environments.
Polished screed / Industrial
Industrial polished
screed.
A robust cementitious overlay delivering a new wearing surface where existing slabs need more than polishing.
The right system
An overlay must be specified for the actual traffic.
Industrial polished screed can provide a new cementitious wearing layer where an existing base is unsuitable as a finished floor. Its build-up and protective treatment must match the intended operating conditions.
Check substrate strength, movement, loading, vehicle wheels, cleaning chemicals and downtime. The system selection should be tested against any concentrated impact or aggressive process exposure before approval.
Primary outcome
A consistent new surface with a mechanically refined cementitious finish.
Designed for
projects requiring an overlay rather than direct slab polishing.
Technical overview
What industrial polished screed means in practice.
Industrial polished screed creates a new cementitious wearing surface for suitable commercial and light-industrial environments. System selection must match traffic, impact, substrate movement and maintenance.
Choose it when
refurbishment floors that need a consistent new surface over a sound but visually unsuitable substrate.
Check before specifying
bond strength, dynamic loads, impact risk, bay sizes, joints, curing conditions and operational handover.
Finish expectations
Colour and movement are naturally varied. Approve a representative site sample that includes edges, joints and the proposed protection system.
Cleaning + maintenance
Entrance matting, neutral cleaners and soft mechanical pads help retain the finish. Protective treatment may need planned renewal in concentrated traffic zones.
Direct slab grinding and polishing can reduce build-up if the existing concrete is structurally and visually suitable.
Illustrative system image; agree the actual finish by sample.Specification framework
Decisions to fix before tender.
01Base
Check moisture, strength, cracks, movement joints, contamination and the preparation needed for the chosen system.
02Build-up
Confirm depth, thresholds, door clearances, bond method and compatibility with adjacent finishes.
03Appearance
Agree colour, texture, sheen, sample size and acceptable natural variation.
04Handover
Allow for curing, trade protection, cleaning guidance and any planned renewal of protective treatment.
Delivery method
Surveyed, sampled and delivered in-house.
Site survey + substrate review
Condition, flatness, contamination, repairs, access and programme constraints are recorded.
Finish specification + sample
Appearance, performance and realistic slab variation are agreed before full installation.
Controlled installation
Our specialist team manages preparation, finishing, protection and handover.
Specification questions
Questions to settle early.
Can polished screed cover a weak or moving base?
An overlay does not remove structural defects. The base must be assessed and prepared, and movement joints generally need to be carried through the new finish.
Will an overlay remove movement joints?
No. Existing movement needs to be understood and joints generally need to remain effective through the new surface.
When can the floor be used?
Access and full loading depend on the chosen system, temperature and curing conditions. Confirm a project-specific programme before work starts.
Start a conversation
Discuss your industrial polished screed project.
Send the location, approximate area, construction stage, intended use and programme. Include plans or photographs if available; we can then discuss the most suitable next step.