Smith & Company Painting completed a church concrete floor polishing and restoration project for Anthem Church at 1415 NE 223rd Ave • Fairview, OR 97024. The project involved removing existing VCT tile, repairing and restoring the concrete slab, and polishing the floor to create a durable, low maintenance surface for long-term church use.
Church Concrete Floor Polishing in Fairview, OR
Church Concrete Floor Restoration Fairview OR Project Overview
Smith & Company Painting completed a concrete floor restoration and polishing project for Anthem Church in Fairview, Oregon.
The goal was to restore the existing concrete slab after VCT tile removal and create a polished concrete surface capable of handling daily church traffic, services, events, and community gatherings.
This church concrete floor restoration project involved extensive surface preparation, full floor patching, concrete grinding, densifying, joint repair, and polishing the slab to a 400 grit finish.
Project Details
- Client: Anthem Church
- Location: 1415 NE 223rd Ave • Fairview, OR 97024
- Project Type: Church concrete floor restoration and polishing
- Size: 2,500 sq. ft.
- Cost Range: $11,500–13,500
- Lead Contractor: Parker Smith
- License: CCB License No. 169003
Service Area
Smith & Company Painting serves churches, commercial properties, and industrial facilities throughout Northwest Oregon, including:
- Fairview, OR
- East Portland
- Gresham, OR
- Troutdale, OR
- Portland, OR metro area
- Milwaukie, OR
- Beaverton, OR
Challenge
The existing floor previously had VCT tile installed, which left adhesive residue bonded across the concrete slab after removal. Once grinding began, additional surface issues became visible, including cracks, divots, worn areas, and uneven sections throughout the floor.
Older church buildings often have years of wear and multiple flooring systems layered over the original slab, making detailed surface preparation critical before polishing can begin.
Solution
This project required extensive concrete floor preparation and restoration before polishing the slab.
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- Removing the existing VCT tile
- Grinding and removing VCT tile adhesive
- Troweling epoxy patch material across the entire floor to fill cracks, divots, and surface imperfections
- Grinding and refining the concrete through multiple stages up to a 400 grit polish
- Applying a concrete densifier to harden and strengthen the slab
- Filling all expansion joints with a polyurea joint filler
- Grinding joints flush with the concrete surface
- Applying a penetrating acrylic sealer for long-term protection
Dust control and detailed preparation were maintained throughout the entire project.
Concrete Floor Polishing Process
After the VCT tile and adhesive were removed, the concrete slab was repaired and prepared for polishing.
Epoxy patch material was troweled across the entire floor to help create a smoother and more consistent surface before grinding. The slab was then progressively ground and polished through multiple stages until reaching a 400 grit finish.
A concrete densifier was applied during the polishing process to strengthen and harden the concrete surface. All expansion joints were filled with polyurea joint filler and ground flush with the slab to improve both durability and appearance.
The floor was then sealed with a penetrating acrylic sealer to provide additional surface protection while maintaining the natural polished concrete appearance.
Results
The finished polished concrete floor is cleaner, more consistent, and significantly easier to maintain than the previous flooring system.
Anthem Church now has a durable polished concrete floor designed to hold up to daily foot traffic, church services, events, and ongoing community use while improving the overall appearance of the space.
The client was very happy with the final result.
Location Details
This project was completed at 1415 NE 223rd Ave • Fairview, OR 97024
FAQ
What is polished concrete flooring?
Polished concrete flooring is a mechanically ground and refined concrete surface designed to create a durable, low maintenance finish without installing a separate flooring material over the slab.
How is polished concrete different from epoxy flooring?
Polished concrete is created by grinding and refining the existing concrete slab, while epoxy flooring involves applying a coating system over the surface.
Why remove VCT adhesive before polishing concrete?
VCT adhesive must be fully removed so the concrete can be properly repaired, densified, and polished evenly across the surface.
What does concrete densifier do?
Concrete densifier penetrates the slab and hardens the concrete surface to improve durability and long-term performance.
Can damaged church concrete floors be repaired?
Yes. Cracks, divots, uneven areas, and worn concrete can often be repaired before the polishing process begins.
Do you service East Portland and nearby areas?
Yes, including Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, and the Portland metro area.
About Smith & Company Painting
Smith & Company Painting provides residential, commercial, and industrial painting and coating services throughout Northwest Oregon. Led by Parker Smith, the company focuses on detailed preparation, quality workmanship, and long-lasting results.
Contact Smith & Company Painting for church concrete floor polishing and commercial concrete restoration services.
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