At BECOSAN®, we deliver advanced concrete floor solutions tailored for large surfaces and industrial areas. Our treatment stands as a testament to durability, functionality, and practicality. With an emphasis on long-lasting performance, dust management, and wear resistance, we transform expansive concrete spaces into robust, high-performance environments. As specialists in industrial flooring, BECOSAN® ensures a foundation you can rely on. Consult our team today for a floor that meets the rigors of industry without compromise.
How to polish concrete easily with the BECOSAN® system. There is no need for technical details, here you will find a general overview about how we work and what our method is. We know from our experience that every floor is different and we must consider every detail before we start any job.
The grinding procedure will eliminate the micro-roughness of the concrete floor and open the pores of the surface prior to the treatment with BECOSAN® Densifier.
The Densifier impregnates the surface, penetrates and reacts with free lime within the concrete substrate. The chemical reaction produces a denser concrete surface, which reduces abrasion wear, binds dust particles and increases resistance to chemicals.
The water-based chemicals that are applied during the treatment are impregnations that penetrate into the substrate. They are not film forming coatings, meaning they are more suitable for an industrial floor due to the enhancement of the performance that will be achieved.
The industrial concrete floor will be more compact and denser and will increase the durability of the surface. Depending on your needs and the intended use, three finishes are available: Matt-PLUS, Semi-Gloss or High-Gloss.
We guarantee 10 years warranty against dust. Enjoy a floor without dust problems.
Due to the sealing of the concrete pores, maintenance costs will be considerably reduced. This means less time spent on daily cleaning.
A considerable improvement of the hardness of the surface is obtained. This increases of resistance against dense traffic of heavy machinery, impacts and abrasion.
Resists tyre marks caused by friction, as there is no resin or coating to burn off.
The efficiency compared to other floors is extraordinary. Maintenance work will be reduced, tyre wear will be reduced and ambient light will be reflected.
Our polished concrete is certified and non-slip, which will result in greater safety for workers. It is smooth and shiny, but safe and slip resistant.
Without toxic or hazardous chemicals, it can be operated without downtime in production and installation.
Increased floor reflectivity reduces the need for lighting and energy costs.
Polished uses existing concrete surfaces, no coatings or overlays, thus promoting sustainable construction. In addition, it contains no VOCs (volatile organic compounds), making it environmentally friendly and LEED (Global Green Building Certification Programme) compliant.
The densification of the floor screed eliminates the porosity of the concrete and minimises the penetration of oils and other liquid substances through the surface, preventing any contaminants from penetrating and staining the floor.
The high abrasion resistance extends the life span of your concrete floor. A BECOSAN® treatment is a minimal investment compared with the increase of functionality and improvement obtained.
It is a smooth finish with no roughness to affect the tyres, which will mean longer wheel life.
Finishing for industrial floors. Resistant, durable and dustproof.
In-depth video guide to the full process
Learn the full lithium densifier treatment process for concrete floors, from initial grinding to final polishing. Discover why lithium polished concrete is replacing epoxy and resin coatings in industrial environments.
Tell us about your floor. One of our specialists will get in touch to evaluate your needs and provide a no-obligation quotation.
It can be applied to most concrete floors. The determining condition is a wearing surface in good condition and with sufficient hardness. The age and the thickness of the slab are not limiting factors. The most common case we come across is a floor with cracks, wear and soft areas caused by use. That is perfectly treatable, but it requires prior repair work. Where the concrete is very soft, the result does not reach the highest levels of gloss or refinement: in those cases we stop at an intermediate step, prioritising increased hardness and dustproof performance over the aesthetic finish.
By sending us photos or a video of the floor. With that material we make an initial assessment and give you a quick estimate. This is the stage before anyone travels to site and it usually resolves most of the initial questions. If the project moves forward, a technician then carries out an on-site visit to examine in detail the actual hardness of the concrete, the damaged areas and the condition of the joints and cracks.
Yes. The coating is removed during the surface preparation phase, by grinding, before the treatment is applied. It is a substantial piece of work in its own right: it involves specific machinery and execution time, and it is costed within the project along with the rest of the floor preparation.
Yes, the repair work comes before the treatment and we carry it out ourselves within the same project. We repair cracks and fissures, seal and repair expansion and construction joints, and resolve patches and damaged areas. Once the treatment has been applied, the repaired areas and the rest of the floor share the same finish, hardness and dustproof performance.
Yes, from 28 days after the pour, once the concrete has set and reached its structural hardness. If the construction programme is tight, in some cases we can reduce that period to 14 or 20 days. One relevant technical clarification: applying lithium to fresh concrete is a widespread practice in the sector, but according to our own testing and experience it does not deliver the result attributed to it. The BECOSAN® treatment combines lithium and mechanical polishing on concrete that has already set, and it is that combination which produces the result.
Yes, the treatment is suitable for outdoor areas and loading bays. Ramps have to be assessed case by case. Outdoors, or in areas that may become wet, we recommend not taking the polishing to its maximum but stopping at an intermediate finish: the surface is evened out and good grip is maintained. On ramps the gradient itself complicates execution and it is often not the most advisable solution; a brushed concrete surface or other techniques aimed at slip resistance usually work better there.
No. Grinding and polishing remove small irregularities and improve surface regularity, but they do not correct structural level differences, badly executed falls or serious flatness problems. It is worth being clear about this before contracting the work, because it is a common expectation. For facilities with demanding tolerances we have a dedicated grinding and high flatness service, which includes technical measurement of the surface and localised correction of level differences. That is the solution when automated systems, high racking or very narrow aisle trucks are involved.
Yes. That is precisely the scenario it is designed for: logistics centres, warehouses and industrial plants with continuous forklift and internal vehicle traffic. Densification improves the surface resistance of the concrete against wear and abrasion, and the smooth finish reduces the roughness that accelerates wheel wear. As it does not form a resin film, there is no coating that can lift, burn through friction or delaminate under traffic.
Approximately 1,000 m² per day per working crew. By mobilising several crews we can reach up to 5,000 m² a day where the project requires it. The standard reference output for planning purposes is those 1,000 m² a day. The rest depends on the condition of the floor and the extent of the preparatory repair work.
Working in an empty building is ideal, but it is not essential. Where that is not possible, we work in zones. The system consists of cordoning off an area, completing it and releasing it. The following day that area is available again and the client can reoccupy it while we move on to the next one. This is the usual way of working in facilities that cannot stop.
Yes, where the project requires it. It is not the norm, but we adapt the programme within what working time regulations allow.
The following day. We normally finish late in the afternoon and by the next morning the floor is ready for traffic and normal use. There are no lengthy curing times and no phased return to use as happens with coatings, because the treatment does not form a surface layer that has to cure. Treated concrete also continues to improve its performance over time.
There is no need to stop production. There are no odours and dust is controlled. The preparatory repair work can generate some dust, which is why we always work with high powered industrial extraction equipment. We do not use products that are toxic or harmful to people or the environment. There is some noise while the machines pass. If required, we take care of protecting racking and machinery, although control of the equipment is precise and the risk of impact is practically nil.
No. The products we use are water based, solvent free, and contain no resins or components that release volatile organic compounds. This has a direct practical consequence: the work can be carried out without stopping activity in the facility, with no odours and no risk to the people present in the building during execution.
A water supply, electrical power at 230 V and 400 V, and good access for the machinery (ramp, loading bay or door). We do not need any of the client’s personnel. We provide the machinery, tools, materials and workforce.
Photos of the floor, the square metres, the location and how urgent the project is. With that we deliver the quotation within 24 to 48 hours, and at best the same day. The technical visit and the assessment are free and without obligation, and take place after that first remote evaluation. On certain projects we also offer a sample on the floor itself, of one to three square metres, so the client can see the real result before deciding. Depending on the case the sample is free or is invoiced and deducted from the project.
Yes, around 1,000 m². That is the area from which travel and mobilisation of crews become viable. There is no maximum area.
Mainly on the current condition of the floor, that is, on the extent of the repairs and the preparation it requires. The second factor is the availability of the building: working in an empty facility does not cost the same as working in phases, coordinating with ongoing operations. The chosen finish also has an influence, since a gloss finish involves more polishing steps than a Mate-PLUS. In any case, the scope, the price and the execution conditions are defined in the proposal before we start, so that no unforeseen costs or works appear during the job.
It covers the treatment: that the dustproof finish, the gloss and the refinement of the concrete are maintained for 10 years, provided the use and maintenance conditions defined for the project are respected. The preparatory repairs (cracks, joints, patches) carry a specific guarantee of one to two years. This is an important distinction, because a crack can reopen for structural reasons unrelated to the quality of the repair, such as ground settlement that is still running its course. The guarantee does not cover structural cracks, slab movement, impacts, chemical damage, pre-existing defects in the concrete or deterioration caused by improper use. The specific scope and the exclusions are set out in the contractual documentation for each project.
The difference lies in the degree of refinement to which the polishing is taken. The finer the polish, the more gloss and the greater the durability of the finish. Gloss is the most polished finish and the most durable. Mate-PLUS is an intermediate finish: it is not rough, but neither does it reach maximum gloss. It is the option for anyone looking to regularise and even out the floor, protect it and achieve the dustproof effect at a tighter cost.
Not necessarily. Concrete is a mineral material and shows variations in tone, porosity, aggregate, power floating and previous repairs which polishing can make more visible, particularly on older floors. We prefer to say so beforehand: the aim of the treatment is a more resistant, cleaner and more durable floor, and the degree of gloss and the final appearance depend on the quality and condition of the existing slab. The deeper the grinding, the more visible the aggregate in the concrete becomes.
It removes or reduces many surface stains, but not all of them. Oils, greases and chemicals that have penetrated deep into the concrete over years cannot always be completely removed. What the treatment does achieve is to densify and close the pores of the concrete, reducing porosity and limiting the penetration of liquids in future. That makes cleaning easier and reduces the risk of new stains, although the floor does not become an impermeable surface.
Yes, line marking can be applied over the treatment without any problem, both on completion of the project and later on if the layout of the facility changes.
Water and neutral soap, with an industrial scrubber dryer on large surfaces or a mop in areas that are difficult to access. It requires no waxes, no specific products and no periodic treatments, and it is a single application: nothing has to be reapplied every few years. We recommend removing spillages promptly and adjusting the cleaning frequency to the traffic level of the facility.
Yes. Strong acids and aggressive chemical products are not advisable, because they attack both the treatment and the concrete itself. One important clarification: the BECOSAN® treatment densifies and compacts the concrete, but it is not a chemical barrier and does not protect the floor against chemical attack. If the facility requires specific chemical resistance, BECOSAN® is not the right solution for that use and we say so before any contract is signed.
We work with our own teams throughout the United Kingdom and internationally across Europe. The team is always our own, never subcontracted. We hold all the health and safety documentation, insurance and certifications in order, both for working as principal contractor and under subcontract.
Yes. We have completed projects in the United Kingdom and across the rest of Europe that can be visited. You only have to ask and we will arrange the visit.
A technical project manager and a project coordinator assigned to your project, depending on the stage the works are at.
