Jim Cuviello

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Jim Cuviello has been in the concrete polishing industry since 2002. He is the owner of Cuviello Concrete (www.concrete-medic.com) in Stevensville, Md., and a founding member of the Concrete Polishing Association of America.

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The Basics of Concrete Grinding, Honing & Polishing

Understand the processes, the variables, and the differences between each category of a processed concrete floor. Let's go over what a concrete contractor needs to know about grinding, honing, and polishing concrete.

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5 Things to Consider When Selecting Abrasives

Understanding abrasives when polishing concrete will allow you to provide a better product in a more efficient manner.

The Concrete Polishing Council recently released the, “Polished Concrete Appearance Chart” that replaces the Concrete Polishing Association of America, “Finished Gloss Chart.”

Understanding the New Polished Concrete Appearance Chart

DOI in combination with haze is an indicator of surface profile, quality of the mechanical interaction between abrasives and the surface and sustainability of the polished surface.

Proper sub-grade slab finishing will help prevent cracking which leads to a more aesthetically pleasing finish.

The Secrets to Specifying Bonded Abrasive Polished Concrete for New Construction

A quick-change system requires less time for changing abrasives, shortening the time machines stand idle on the job.

How to Determine an Abrasive’s True Cost

Concrete polishing contractors should factor in purchase price, use and labor costs to arrive at the true end use cost of their abrasives for grinding and polishing.

Your slurry management plan should address containment of slurry leaks and spills, such as the use of jute mesh, above, floc logs, and absorbent socks or pads.

How to Properly Handle Concrete Slurry

The rules governing the disposal of concrete slurry created during polishing, cutting and grinding can be murky without a set of guidelines to follow.

Two smaller, walk-behind machines can be used in tandem for increased productivity.

How to Choose the Right Equipment for Grinding and Polishing

An understanding of the characteristics of various grinders will help you decide what equipment is right for you and your company.

A Scientific Approach to Polishing Concrete

The ability to measure scratch patterns and how they relate to quantifying the various stages of a polished concrete floor will remove the guesswork from the polishing equation.

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Back to School

Polished concrete brings a Maryland high school a LEED friendly floor that fits its maintenance budget and promotes school spirit.

Abrasives where abrasive material is sprayed onto a nylon pad are used for maintenance and light restoration.

Abrasives 101

Learn how to choose the correct abrasives for grinding and polishing concrete.

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Grinding and Polishing Equipment Selection Tips

Choose the right concrete polishing and grinding equipment after reading this article and learning about the different characteristics of the equipment on the market.

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Tips for Decorative Concrete Contractors on Polished Concrete - Planning the Finish

The latest in decorative concrete is polished concrete floors. Achieve a better finish by spec'ing a job from the ready mix concrete through the protection process.