IPCI

What is the IPCI?

The International Polished Concrete Institute is an organization dedicated to providing architects, general contractors, engineers, and flooring contractors the tools they need to utilize and understand the benefits of polished concrete. IPCI has created specs that detail the entire polishing process, from slab flatwork, sheen level applications, to multiple decorative options, empowering architects to solicit bids for their clients by only the most skilled contractors available. Polished Contractors is certified by the IPCI to insure that you are getting qualified technicians for your work and also to adhere to the standards of this new industry.

What is Polished Concrete

Concrete slabs have an inherent natural beauty, but until recently, residential and retail facilities preferred floor coverings, such as vinyl composite tile, decorative tile or terrazzo, to make up for the perceived lack luster of concrete's natural state. However, the benefits of natural concrete, such as cost savings and high-traffic durability, have long been a familiar solution for industrial sites. The polished concrete industry is rapidly becoming very popular to all industries, as it provides durability and aesthetic value. Both topical and mechanical polishing can result in a glossy appearance, however, are derived from very different techniques. Differences in these processes greatly affect cost as well as finish and surface longevity. IPCI is dedicated to defining all aspects of polished concrete, and providing you with the specifications, education, and resources to choose whichever option is the most viable for your project.