(SFD’s) and Storm Diamond Pads, with resin pads for our variable
speed hand grinder to complete the smaller areas. As we had
made significant cost savings we added more polished concrete
throughout the project than we had originally planned, such as
the two staircases, concrete kitchen island, a polished coffee
table, a polished outside cantilever dining table and polished
concrete swimming pool.’
‘During works, we had a visit from The Preparation Group to
advise on how to finish the awkward areas and increase the
concrete’s longevity. This is a very contemporary extension to an
18th century house and the use of polished concrete whilst very
contemporary, has resulted in a high-quality gloss finish which is
resilient and merges together, the old and the new. ‘
The Cottage is one of 14 projects shortlisted for the 2018 RIBA
Awards in the South East Region outside of London, with the
winners announced on the 17th May. Successful residential
projects will be selected to go through to Britain’s Best Homes,
as shown on Grand Designs.
The Preparation Group offers a full program of training courses
for all aspects of surface preparation and polishing, equipment
for purchase or hire and the UK’s largest contracting service to
complete clients’ specialist projects.
Polishing the concrete with the STG400 and Storm Pad
STG400 machine, SFD & Storm Diamond Pad During works
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