Concrete Contractor, Acid Staining Concrete, Marble Polishing, Marble Restoration

Just because someone has a website does not necessarily mean that person has the skill required to work on your floors. Many people these days are attempting to perform this type of work without having the necessary skills required to complete these jobs properly and on time.

Polishing concrete or stone requires skills that are acquired from polishing many square feet of either one of these surfaces. Only through polishing many floors can one obtain the experience necessary to complete a job properly. Hiring the wrong person can cost you, money, much aggravation and most importantly your time.

Polishing your concrete or stone is serious work that should only be performed by serious craftsman. Don’t take hiring a California contractor lightly; here are some things to consider before you make your decision.

1. Does this contractor have a license to contract floor restoration work in the state of California? California law requires the licensing of all persons who wish to contract work in the state of California. Hiring a licensed contractor gives you the ability to take action against a contractor should he/she not perform duties stated in your contract. In addition by going to the California state licensing board web site you can check a contractors license to see if it is in good standing and if they have the necessary insurance required by the state, ensuring you are protected.

2. Ask for references a good contractor should have references he/she can show you in the specific type of work he/she is bidding on. If no references are available, run!!!

3. If polishing work is being done ask to see a demo on what the floor should look like when complete. (There could be a charge for this) A competent contractor should be able to give a sample of what a finished floor will look like with upright as well as hand tools. If they can't do this for you, don't do business with them.

4. Find out if they have any certification in any particular application process. (Concrete polishing)

5. Finally ask what type of equipment will be used for the job. Some contractors don't have the necessary tools and equipment to complete jobs on time, however they still bid on a job. If the wrong equipment is used, the job could turn into a nightmare as far as a timeline and finished floor is concerned. The right size equipment for the job is essential. For example one would not polish/grind 5000 square feet with a 300lb polisher/grinder it would take to long, in this situation an 800lb machine with a grinding width of 27" and up would be appropriate.