Polished Concrete

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• Concrete

  A mix of cement, aggregate, and water that cures into a hard structural material used for footings, slabs, and foundations. Curing time a…

• Slab

  A poured concrete floor or foundation surface. Moving plumbing in a slab-on-grade home means saw-cutting and patching concrete — a signif…

• Polyurethane Finish

  A durable clear topcoat for wood floors — oil-based (amber, slow-cure) or water-based (clear, fast-cure, low-odor). The wear surface of a…

• Plain / Flat Sawn

  The most common, economical lumber cut, showing cathedral grain. More seasonal movement than quarter- or rift-sawn.

• Porcelain Tile

  A denser, less porous, harder-fired tile rated for heavy traffic and wet areas. Through-body porcelain hides chips; the durable flooring-…

• Penetrating Oil Finish

  A hardwax or natural-oil finish that soaks into the wood for a matte natural look and spot-repairability, at the cost of more upkeep.

• Prefinished

  Wood flooring sanded and finished at the factory under controlled conditions. Faster install, durable finish, no on-site dust; bevels sho…

• PEI Rating

  A wear scale (Class 1–5) for glazed tile indicating suitable traffic level. Floors need at least Class 3; high-traffic entries Class 4–5.