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THE LUMINIZE PROCESS VERSUS ...


	Epoxy
	Other Densified Methods
	Carpet
	Tile & Terrazo
	Concrete Floor Paint
	Untreated Concrete Floors

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EPOXY

Epoxy floor systems have become more commonly available. Similar to floor paint, this resin is applied to a concrete floor and cures to a hard, opaque finish.

	Pros of this process
	• Little or no machinery may be involved in applying epoxy floor system
	• Consumer do-it-yourself systems are available
	• Uniform look

	Cons
	• The process is pricy, particularly in larger applications
	• Poorly prepared floor surface or improperly administered epoxy floor system may bubble or crack a year or more after application
	• Access to newly treated area is greatly limited for up to 10 days
	• Epoxy application isn’t scalable. Obtaining a uniform look across the entire floor when refinishing an additional area after-the-fact requires refinishing the entire floor
	• Epoxy seals the moisture into the floor, which may cause future cracking

Why Luminize?

OTHER DENSIFIED METHODS

There are other service providers offering concrete finishing services that bear a resemblance to FLOORGEN’s Luminize process. Like FLOORGEN, they offer stripping machinery designed to refinish concrete floors, followed by some form of floor densifier.

	Pros of this process
	• They use a densifying agent that allows the concrete to breathe
	• Their work is easily fixed

	Pros of using FLOORGEN’s Luminize Process
	• Patented FLOORGEN diamond abrasive heads
	• Patented FLOORGEN floating 9-head refinishing machine, which provide a better, more even stripping process resulting in a more consistently stripped floor
	• Multi-step abrasive and polishing regimes create the greatest amount of shine to last for the longest time
	• Epoxy application isn’t scalable. Obtaining a uniform look across the entire floor when refinishing an additional area after-the-fact requires refinishing the entire floor
	• The FLOORGEN commitment to quality work and customer satisfaction

Why Luminize?

CARPET

Carpeting is an established floor covering option.

	Pros of carpeting
	• Can be inexpensive
	• Their work is easily fixed
	• Can offer some cushion

	Cons
	• Not durable
	• Not resistant to spills and stains
	• Retains dirt and odors
	• Increases wear on forklifts and other mobile machinery

Why Luminize?

TILE & TERRAZO

Tile and Terrazzo offer a wide variety of colors styles.

	Pros
	• Uniform look
	• Durable
	• Can be easily maintained

	Cons
	• Can be expensive
	• Cracks easily
	• Doesn’t maintain as-new look

Why Luminize?

CONCRETE FLOOR PAINT

Floor paints are easy to apply, but limited in many ways.

	Pros
	• Can be inexpensive
	• Offers a multitude of colors and patterns
	• Can be applied by maintenance staff
	• Easily touched up

	Cons
	• Not durable
	• Space can’t be reconfigured without repainting entire floor
	• Some paints require long set-up and curing times

Why Luminize?

UNTREATED CONCRETE FLOORS

Many concrete floors are left untreated. These floor owners don't realize the many benefits of finishing their concrete floors.

	Pros
	• Inexpensive

	Cons
	• Dust
	• Spill absorbance
	• Dull aesthetics
	• Wear and tear causes tracks and puddles

Why Luminize?