School and University Concrete Flooring Installation

Commercial polished concrete installation uses the slab as the finished floor. Craftsman evaluates the concrete, identifies repairs and establishes the appearance through an onsite mockup.

In new construction, we coordinate the intended finish with concrete mix, placement and finishing decisions before the pour.

Polished concrete remains porous. Spills can stain it, and acidic food or chemicals can etch the surface. We review those exposures before extending a corridor finish into dining areas or laboratories.

Craftsman selects dining-area flooring for food spills, furniture movement and the custodial cleaning routine. Production kitchens require additional consideration of hot liquids, grease, wet cleaning and drainage.

Our commercial kitchen flooring services address those conditions. Urethane cement flooring is an option for hot, wet service areas, with the system selected for the kitchen’s operating and cleaning conditions.

Craftsman reviews the laboratory’s chemicals, concentrations, temperatures, expected contact times and cleaning products before recommending a resinous floor.

Chemical resistance varies by product. We check the proposed system’s chemical resistance against the laboratory’s actual exposures.

Craftsman considers water exposure, drainage, surface texture and cleaning together when selecting wet-area flooring.

Moisture coming through the concrete requires a separate assessment. When slab-moisture testing is included, we provide a written report and evaluate the results against the selected flooring system. Any required mitigation is determined and approved as part of the installation scope.

Craftsman coordinates aggregate exposure, sheen and color for polished areas. An onsite mockup establishes the approved appearance, including representative repairs and natural variation.

We also offer school colors, logos and directional graphics in compatible decorative-coating systems. We confirm the design and location before installation. Logos and graphics require a compatible coating system.

Craftsman reviews tile, carpet, VCT or coating removal, adhesive residues, cracks, joints and previous repairs before planning the installation. Once the covering is removed, we assess the exposed slab and confirm the preparation and finish.

Old adhesive marks, cracks, joints and repairs may remain visible after polishing. Repair materials can complement the surrounding concrete, but an exact color match is not guaranteed. Representative repairs are included in the mockup so the school can approve the appearance before full installation.

On occupied campuses, we coordinate phased flooring installation, furniture moves, cleared rooms and access routes with school staff. The plan identifies areas that remain operational and the requirements for reopening completed spaces.

Dust controls, barriers, ventilation and housekeeping are selected for the work and adjacent campus activity.

Required installation records, applicable test reports, warranties and maintenance instructions are established before work begins and delivered through Craftsman’s flooring closeout documentation.

Preparation, repairs, finish and phasing affect pricing. Our polished concrete cost guide explains the main cost factors for polished areas.

For other facility types within a campus, see our commercial flooring applications.

Craftsman provides care instructions for the installed flooring system as part of closeout documentation. Custodial teams should follow those instructions for cleaning products, equipment and routine maintenance.

For polished areas, regular removal of tracked-in dirt helps limit abrasion. Spills should be cleaned promptly, with cleaning frequency adjusted for traffic and use. Our polished concrete cleaning guide covers the routine in more detail.

If corridors, entrances or classrooms remain dull or show wear after routine cleaning, contact Craftsman. We assess the floor before recommending a cleaning adjustment, maintenance, repairs or repolishing.