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Concrete floors require different degrees of durability and strength depending on the environment, use and properties desired.

If you’re considering a concrete coating on your garage floor, this summer is the perfect time to complete the project.

Waterproofing concrete by filling expansion joints or other existing cracks with a silicone or polyurethane caulk is one of the best ways to...

A successful concrete coating application ultimately comes down to how well the underlying concrete is prepared before the application.

The “shouse”–or shop house–is rapidly rising in popularity due to its functionality and lower overall cost to build.

There are many companies in the Des Moines area who offer concrete coating services, but there are also vast differences in the materials...

An industrial polyaspartic system is one of the toughest and most durable finishes you can add to your concrete floors.

Staining and sealing is an efficient and cost-effective method of improving the look and longevity of concrete surfaces.

Have your natural stone floors lost their original, high-gloss shine? Schilling Group can revitalize and renew them!

Polycrete concrete coating systems are cementitious urethane coatings ideal for commercial applications.

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) floor coatings are high-performance, fast-curing systems ideal for heavy commercial use.

The Schilling Group is now offering decorative coatings especially for concrete pool decks. These decorative polyaspartic quartz coatings offer...

The Schilling Group has officially moved into our new facility. Located off the Booneville/Ute Avenue exit on I-80...

Basements are notoriously prone to water in Iowa. As we head into colder months, it presents the perfect opportunity to update your basement floors.

Concrete flooring is an ideal solution for a variety of commercial spaces.

Polycrete concrete coating systems are cementitious urethane coatings ideal for both residential and commercial applications.

If you want to impress your customers the moment they walk through the door, metallic floor coatings are a great way to immediately...

Mechanically polished concrete floors are perfect for residential garages. They are low maintenance, durable and attractive.

If you have considered a coating on your garage floor, there are still three months left of warm weather to complete that project.

Pedestrian coatings are elastomeric concrete coatings perfect for use in heavy foot and vehicular traffic areas.

An epoxy coating is the best way to protect and beautify your garage floor.

For garages and industrial spaces, the Schilling Group uses and highly recommends epoxy coatings.

Performance Concrete Polishing is now the Schilling Group! As our company has grown and evolved over the years, so have our values and services.

Polished concrete and concrete coatings are actually affordable flooring solutions that should be considered instead of carpet, hardwood or tile.

Polished concrete is an increasingly popular flooring option for both residential and commercial spaces.

An epoxy coating is one of the toughest and most durable finishes you can add to your concrete floors.

Winter is here in Iowa, and with snow, eventually comes melting snow. This can lead to wet conditions in many basements...

Fortunately, there are options to make exterior concrete more durable, attractive and long-lasting.

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Raw concrete is generally not extremely desirable on its own. It’s soft and prone to staining and powdering at the surface of the concrete slab.

This is the perfect time to update floors in your home or business.

We can help revitalize older concrete patios, refinish stamped concrete patios and protect brand new concrete patios.

Unfortunately, basements are notoriously moist in Iowa, but luckily, there are flooring options for basements prone to water other than impractical...

Polycrete concrete coatings can repair and protect your garage floor from Winter damage.

Here are a few ways to transform your boring or impractical basement floors.

If you were hoping to upgrade your garage or basement with polished concrete or coated concrete floors this spring or summer, we are still working.

Logos and other graphics can be reproduced on polished concrete and concrete coatings for an even more impressive look.

For homeowners looking to upgrade their ugly and worn garage floors, epoxy coatings are the ideal choice.

Existing concrete slab is perfect for adding a modern flooring aesthetic to the home.

Polished concrete and industrial concrete coatings are both popular choices for flooring in commercial spaces. However, there are certain things...

Staining and sealing concrete floors actually involves using concrete dye, rather than a stain.

Adding decorative aggregate to epoxy coating increases the durability even more.

Mechanically polished concrete and coated concrete floors are not just ideal for commercial uses, they are perfect for some residential applications.

At Performance Concrete Polishing, our motto is, “Making concrete surfaces attractive.” However, we also want those surfaces to be user-friendly.

Here are several reasons why these reliable concrete flooring options are perfect for your next office remodel.

Dyes and stains differ in how they color the concrete and where they are best used.

Owners of warehouses are increasingly taking advantage of the many benefits of polished concrete floors.

Polished concrete floors are highly durable, sustainable, easy to clean and attractive. However, exposure to certain liquids can still stain...

Full-flake concrete coating systems are becoming increasingly popular for both industrial floors and decorative floors.

Looking to take concrete floors one step further? Logos and other graphics can be reproduced on mechanically polished concrete floors and...

As colder weather settles in, it becomes more important to look at particular conditions of your space.

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Mechanically polished concrete floors have seen a massive influx in popularity over the past few years.

Existing concrete floors can be heavily flawed, which creates on-trend distressed floors, while brand new concrete leads to a nearly flawless finish.

Our impressive showroom has numerous examples of different mechanically polished concrete floors and concrete coatings.

As we have mentioned before and can’t stress enough, one of the main advantages of polished concrete floors is the minimal maintenance required.

There are always certain challenges to overcome when it comes to deciding which concrete coating or polishing option is best for different workspaces.

With a multitude of coating options available, it's important to pick which system is most appropriate for your specific workplace.

Mechanically polished concrete and terrazzo floors have always been green and are LEED certified as well.

If you know you need to get a project completed before the end of the year, now is the time to get a quote. Let me explain why.

Are you considering an office remodel? If so, you have many flooring options to consider. One great option to consider is polished concrete.

If one application for the rest of your concrete or terrazzo floor’s life isn't enough to entice you, here are 4 more reasons...

It was discovered that terrazzo floors can be mechanically polished, which provides a hard, shiny surface that does not need polished or waxed.

Before you hire someone to upgrade your concrete floor, you need to ask your potential contractor a few questions.

You would be surprised of all the new ways we are fixing up old cracked or damaged concrete today. It’s amazing what can be done.

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There are so many ways to upgrade your concrete floor from polishing to coating to engraving or staining. We love helping our clients pick out...

If you have a concrete floor that gets exposed to temperate changes, you need to take those changes into consideration when...

Polyaspartics are extremely durable and can be applied thicker than standard concrete coatings. They can also...

When you are looking to upgrade your next commercial floor, you will need to decide what type of coating you would like to use...

There are so many ways to upgrade your concrete floor from polishing to coating to engraving or staining. We love helping our clients pick out the right fit for what they are looking to accomplish. Sometimes it’s a bit overwhelming to choose what to do with your concrete flooring. Here are 8 ways you can upgrade your concrete to protect and/or enhance it with a little explanation about each technique. We hope this helps when deciding what to do with your next project!