Recommended Finish for Slab that is to be polished after the framing is complete?
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Hey,
Question about concrete finish that the concrete crew should shoot for to later achieve a Gloss Level of 2 and an Aggregate Exposure Level of B.
The concrete sub won’t be providing the finish on the concrete. Are there specifics that I can provide to the concrete sub to make the outcome provided by the polishing crew more accurate?
Thanks.
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You can ask the placers to float the slab well to get a good cream on top. That pushes the large aggregate down a bit, and leaves more salt and pepper at the top.
Also. It'll be easier on the grinding/polishing crew if the placers power trowel the slab. The smoother the surface, the less grinding is needed.
Awesome info. Thanks Jberks. I've asked the GC to check with the sub on those two things.