At Permaco Concrete Coatings, polished concrete floors are a reflection of craftsmanship, precision, and tested performance. If you’re upgrading a Charlotte warehouse, a Raleigh office, or a Greensboro retail space, our team delivers concrete floors that are smooth, durable, and designed to last.
According to the Concrete Network (2024), polished concrete reduces long-term maintenance costs by up to 65% compared to other flooring options.
Each surface we finish is tested for hardness, gloss, and slip resistance to allow for lasting performance across North Carolina’s humid and high-traffic environments. As one client shared:
“These guys were amazing from start to finish! Great communication, super attention to detail and the finished product turned out fantastic. Highly recommend!”
From RTP research labs to Asheville design studios and commercial spaces, Permaco delivers floors that stay strong, clean, and visually striking, built for modern North Carolina environments where appearance and endurance matter.
What Are Polished Concrete Floors and Why They Matter in North Carolina
Polished concrete floors are durable surfaces created by mechanically grinding and refining concrete to achieve a smooth, glossy finish that increases strength and appearance.
Across North Carolina, warehouses, retail spaces and factories experience constant movement and abrasion. When polished correctly, these surfaces can last 20 years or more with minimal maintenance (NRMCA, 2024). Polishing densifies the surface, closing pores and improving resistance to traffic, impacts, and chemicals.
Sustainable and Energy Efficient
Polished concrete increases light reflectivity by up to 30% (USGBC, 2023), reducing energy use in large indoor areas. Because it uses the existing concrete slab, it eliminates the need for extra materials or coatings, aligning with LEED green building standards.
For businesses in RTP, Durham, or Charlotte’s South End, it’s both eco-friendly and cost-efficient.
Low Maintenance, High Performance
Unlike tiles, polished concrete doesn’t peel, flake, or yellow over time. It’s naturally resistant to dust and easy to clean, making it ideal for high-traffic facilities, schools, and public buildings across North Carolina. Routine cleaning is usually all it takes to maintain a professional, glossy finish.
Long-Term Value
Polished concrete has one of the lowest lifetime ownership costs of any flooring system. According to the Concrete Network (2024), polished floors can cut cleaning and maintenance costs by up to 65% compared to tile or vinyl.
With Permaco’s precision grinding and densifying process, your floor stays durable, low-maintenance, and permanently integrated with your building structure.
Our Polished Concrete Flooring Services
- Epoxy Concrete Coating
- Commercial polished concrete for retail, office, and hospitality spaces
- Decorative and stained concrete finishes
- Matte, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss options
- Concrete densifying and sealing
- Custom floor designs and branding integration
Our Process Across North Carolina
At Permaco Concrete Coatings, every polished concrete floor we create is built on data, precision, and consistency.
1. Evaluation and Surface Testing
We begin with porosity, hardness, and moisture testing to assess the concrete’s condition. This allows us to choose the correct grinding sequence and densifier formula. North Carolina’s humidity and temperature changes make testing critical for preventing later cracking or haze.
2. Grinding and Leveling
Our technicians use industrial grinders to remove imperfections and open the concrete surface. Depending on the slab’s age and condition, we progress through several grit levels to confirm uniform texture. Older warehouse floors in RTP or Greensboro’s industrial district often need deeper initial cuts.
3. Densifying for Strength
Once the surface is refined, we apply a lithium-based densifier that chemically hardens the concrete. This increases abrasion resistance and prevents dusting, a key advantage for manufacturing plants and high-traffic commercial spaces.
4. Polishing and Burnishing
We polish the surface through progressive grits, achieving your desired sheen level: matte, satin, or high-gloss. Reflectivity is tested with a gloss meter to allow for consistent finish quality, ideal for retail areas or offices with high lighting standards.
5. Sealing and Final Inspection
A protective sealer is applied to guard against spills and stains. After curing, we measure surface hardness, gloss uniformity, and slip resistance before delivery. Each project ends with a documented quality check and client walkthrough.
Local Polished Concrete Trends & Standards in North Carolina
North Carolina’s construction and design industries are embracing sustainable, low-maintenance flooring, with polished concrete leading the trend across commercial, industrial, and public spaces.
Its reflective surface improves interior brightness by up to 30% (USGBC, 2023), lowering energy costs and supporting LEED credits, while developers statewide, from Raleigh to Wilmington, now specify it as a default green finish.
Demand continues to grow, with a 16% rise in commercial building permits (NC Department of Commerce, 2024) driven by sectors like automotive, logistics, and food processing that value its durability and hygiene.
Once limited to warehouses, polished concrete now features in showrooms, breweries, and lofts, favored by firms such as Perkins&Will and LS3P for its industrial-meets-modern aesthetic.
Why Work With Permaco
- Precision-Built, North Carolina Strong.
Based in Cary, North Carolina, and with over a decade of construction and finishing experience, our team focuses on concrete polishing systems that combine technical accuracy with long-term reliability.
- Science Before Shine.
Every project starts with concrete hardness, porosity, and moisture testing to determine the proper grinding sequence and densifier. This testing-first approach makes sure that your floor reaches optimal strength and gloss uniformity, even in humid or variable North Carolina conditions.
- Proven Performance Across the State.
Each surface is crafted for its unique traffic pattern, light environment, and operational needs. Our floors deliver consistent gloss readings, surface hardness scores, and slip safety ratings, the kind of measurable performance you can’t get from generic installers.
- Local Team. Lasting Partnerships.
Every technician is part of our local North Carolina team, trained to handle the state’s concrete types and climate variations. Our clients trust us because we don’t disappear after installation, we maintain relationships for years, helping you extend your floor’s performance through care and maintenance guidance.
- Sustainability and Compliance You Can Trust
Our products meet VOC limits under 250 g/L, aligning with EPA Region 4 and LEED v4 standards. Whether it’s a university lab or a downtown renovation, Permaco makes sure your polished concrete meets every environmental and safety requirement.
Do Polished Concrete Floors Need a Coating or Sealer in North Carolina?
In North Carolina’s humid climate, polished concrete floors benefit from a penetrating sealer that protects against moisture, stains, and wear.
Though polishing densifies the surface, a low-VOC, water-based sealer adds lasting durability and gloss retention. From Charlotte retail spaces to Raleigh labs, sealing helps maintain appearance, improve performance, and extend the lifespan of polished concrete in high-traffic environments.
Local Resources We Work With
- Research Triangle Park (RTP) Facilities – Durham
- Raleigh Convention Center – Raleigh
- NC State University Labs – Raleigh
- Duke University Medical Research Buildings – Durham
- UNC Chapel Hill Campus Facilities – Chapel Hill
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Charlotte
- Greensboro Coliseum Complex – Greensboro
- High Point Furniture Market Halls – High Point
- Wilmington Port Authority Warehouses – Wilmington
- Wake Tech Construction Training Facilities – Raleigh
Get Tested. Get Polished. Get Permaco.
Your floor deserves more than a quick buff. Permaco Concrete Coatings delivers polished concrete floors that are tested, precise, and built to perform.
Every finish is backed by measurable data, verified adhesion, and proven durability in North Carolina’s real-world conditions.
Schedule your free on-site concrete test and polish consultation today, see how precision preparation, scientific testing, and craftsmanship can turn your concrete into a durable, high-performance surface that lasts for decades.