Concrete Polish

Concrete Surface Profiles for Epoxy Coatings

Jun 25, 2026 | Concrete, Concrete Polish, Epoxy

Concrete Surface Profiles describe the roughness of a concrete substrate, from CSP1 Very Smooth to CSP10 Very Aggressively Rough. Find out about them!

Technician applying a smooth blue epoxy floor coating for a durable, high-performance finish.

Options for Epoxy Flooring

Dec 11, 2025 | Concrete Polish, Concrete Staining, Epoxy

Transform your floors with a stunning underwater effect using layered epoxy—ideal for homes, restaurants, or aquatic-themed spaces.

Modern open-plan office with rows of wooden desks equipped with desktop computers and gray ergonomic chairs on a polished concrete floor. Large floor-to-ceiling windows line the right wall, offering views of city skyscrapers. The ceiling features multiple white pendant lights, and two potted plants stand near the windows at the back. Glass-walled private offices or meeting rooms are on the left side. The space has a sleek, minimalistic design with neutral gray and natural wood tones.

Industrial Chic and You

May 15, 2025 | Concrete Polish, Concrete Staining

Transform your space with industrial chic concrete floors. California Custom Coatings offers polishing, staining & epoxy solutions in Sacramento. Call today!

Spacious modern entryway with polished concrete floors and high ceilings. A rustic wooden table with a white orchid centerpiece sits on a textured beige rug in front of large windows with black trim, offering a view of greenery outside. On the left, a large framed botanical artwork hangs on white shiplap walls. On the right, a wooden console table with black metal legs holds a potted fern and decorative items, with a large wooden panel mounted above it. A glass chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

Levels of Polished Concrete

Mar 13, 2025 | Concrete Polish

Transform your floors with polished concrete! Discover the impact of aggregate choice and grinding depth. Schedule a consultation with us today.

A top-down view of four different types of rocks and gravel, neatly arranged in sections. Clockwise from the top left: coarse orange-brown rocks, small multicolored gravel, grayish-white rocks, and dark brown rocks with a polished appearance. Each type of material contrasts in texture and color, showcasing their distinct characteristics.

Aggregates for New Polished Concrete

Jan 16, 2025 | Concrete Polish

Polished concrete can duplicate the look of much more expensive floor types for a fraction of the cost. Aggregate choice plays a large role in the process.

A room with cement floors and walls. There are 4 green plants sitting in wicker planters on metal legs.

Cement Floors Old or Modern?

Feb 15, 2024 | Concrete Polish, Moisture Remediation

The typical floor in many modern communities starts with a concrete foundation. While we associate this type of construction with modern buildings, it actually represents an ancient architectural method. Find out how concrete got its beginnings and to see how much it has – or hasn’t – changed over the centuries.

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Polished Concrete Floors for Supermarkets

Oct 5, 2023 | Concrete Polish

Polished concrete in supermarkets makes for an easy clean up in every aisle. Long-term maintenance costs go down, meaning your overhead savings are improved!

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Why We Use HEPA Filters During Concrete Applications

Sep 7, 2023 | Concrete, Concrete Polish

California Custom Coatings uses high-quality HEPA filtration systems when we grind concrete to prep for epoxy application or when we do concrete polishing. Why do we need to use the best filtration available? And what does HEPA even mean? Concrete Particles Need to Be...

Yellow caution sign on a shiny wet polished concrete floor with the warning 'Wet Floor' and the figure of a person slipping, indicating a hazard and advising people to be careful while walking in the area.

Is Polished Concrete Slippery?

Apr 6, 2023 | Anti-Slip, Concrete, Concrete Polish

Any type of polished floor is slippery when wet, including polished concrete. Thanks to the extensive research done by epoxy coating firms, there are solutions.

Decorative Concrete Sees Refreshing Upsurge

Jan 5, 2023 | Concrete Polish, Concrete Staining, Epoxy

More and more hotels, cafes, and service providers are renovating their floors with decorative concrete. It saves money on initial and ongoing maintenance costs. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation and estimate!

The image showcases a polished, sparkling brown decorative concrete epoxy floor of a garage with a high-gloss finish that reflects the surrounding walls and objects, including a vehicle parked outside. The open garage door lets in natural light, which enhances the reflective quality of the floor, showcasing its pristine condition and the detailed texture of the speckled surface.

Decorative Concrete Poised to Grow in the United States

Nov 3, 2022 | Concrete Polish, Concrete Staining, Epoxy

The popularity of epoxy coatings and decorative concrete solutions are driving increased demand in a global market. Here we discuss why this is so.

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One Thing Epoxy Cannot Do

Jun 2, 2022 | Concrete Polish, Epoxy

Visit our website and read about epoxy coatings and you would think that epoxy has no limits. Of course, everything has its Achilles’ heel. What’s epoxy’s?

An outdoor countertop with a rich, rust-colored concrete stain is featured in a garden setting, with construction materials and protective plastic sheeting in the background, indicating ongoing work on the property.

“Paint” It or Stain It?

Mar 3, 2022 | Concrete Polish, Concrete Staining

Adding epoxy coatings or concrete stains to concrete will beautify and protect. Concrete stains, however, are much like wood stains — bringing out the best.

Close-up of a red underfloor heating installation with winding pipes laid out on a mesh support over a concrete substrate, illustrating the process of installing a radiant floor heating system.

Take Advantage of Radiant Floor Heating with Concrete

Jan 6, 2022 | Concrete, Concrete Polish, Concrete Staining, Epoxy, General, Uncategorized

Concrete is one of the best substrates for use with radiant floor heating. To make the concrete look good, choose durable epoxy coatings to guarantee results.

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Who Uses Cement?

Sep 2, 2021 | Concrete, Concrete Polish, Concrete Staining

What Happens to All That Concrete? Cement production is an incredibly important industry in the United States. About 14,000 people are employed around the nation making cement. They work at 96 different plants that create the most important ingredient for what becomes...

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Garage Floor Transformations from Local Homeowners and Businesses

Ivan W.

November 8, 2024

I called California Custom Coatings. John, the cowner showed up the next day and gave me an honest estimate given my requirements and preferences the same evening. Making the appointment with them was easy. Their techniciana Sterling and Bradley showed up on time and did a beautiful job to transform my garage. In short, honest company, great product, and exceptional value. Highly recommended!

Damara Carter

October 15, 2013

California Custom Coatings did an excellent job on our garage floor! We spoke with John on a Monday and he came out the very next day to estimate the job. He was punctual, polite, well knowledged and offered us a great price. We couldn't be happier with our choice to have California Custom Coatings revamp our garage floor, it looks amazing!!

Steve P.

September 17, 2021

Made a few calls for cement coating and I was answered immediately. The workmanship is fantastic the quality and warranty perfect. My wife and I love the floor. Something I've always wanted at my retirement age. Thank you guys ! I'll continue to refer you out to all my friends and family.