Best suited to
Retail, offices, galleries, showrooms and hospitality interiors.
Polished screed / Commercial
Commercial polished
screed.
A refined seamless surface with controlled colour and texture for design-led commercial spaces.
The right system
Control the new finish without ignoring the base.
Commercial polished screed suits interiors that need a continuous cement-based finish but cannot rely on the appearance of the structural slab. It can help align flooring with a wider material and colour scheme.
Agree sample size, natural variation, sealer sheen, door thresholds, stairs and skirting interfaces. Plan curing and temporary protection before other trades move across the floor.
Primary outcome
A calm, continuous floor suited to contemporary architectural schemes.
Designed for
design-led spaces needing greater visual control.
Technical overview
What commercial polished screed means in practice.
Commercial polished screed provides a controlled cementitious palette with natural variation. It is specified through colour, aggregate character, finish level, detailing and a representative installed sample.
Choose it when
retail, workplace, gallery and hospitality schemes needing a refined seamless floor.
Check before specifying
colour tolerance, lighting, thresholds, interfaces, underfloor heating, stain protection and sample size.
Finish expectations
Colour and movement are naturally varied. Approve a representative site sample that includes edges, joints and the proposed protection system.
Cleaning + maintenance
Entrance matting, neutral cleaners and soft mechanical pads help retain the finish. Protective treatment may need planned renewal in concentrated traffic zones.
Microcement offers a thinner, more hand-crafted finish for lighter-duty interiors and vertical continuity.
Illustrative system image; agree the actual finish by sample.Specification framework
Decisions to fix before tender.
01Base
Check moisture, strength, cracks, movement joints, contamination and the preparation needed for the chosen system.
02Build-up
Confirm depth, thresholds, door clearances, bond method and compatibility with adjacent finishes.
03Appearance
Agree colour, texture, sheen, sample size and acceptable natural variation.
04Handover
Allow for curing, trade protection, cleaning guidance and any planned renewal of protective treatment.
Delivery method
Surveyed, sampled and delivered in-house.
Site survey + substrate review
Condition, flatness, contamination, repairs, access and programme constraints are recorded.
Finish specification + sample
Appearance, performance and realistic slab variation are agreed before full installation.
Controlled installation
Our specialist team manages preparation, finishing, protection and handover.
Specification questions
Questions to settle early.
Will polished screed look exactly like a sample panel?
The sample establishes a reference for colour and texture, but hand finishing, curing and site conditions create natural variation across a larger floor.
Will an overlay remove movement joints?
No. Existing movement needs to be understood and joints generally need to remain effective through the new surface.
When can the floor be used?
Access and full loading depend on the chosen system, temperature and curing conditions. Confirm a project-specific programme before work starts.
Start a conversation
Discuss your commercial polished screed project.
Send the location, approximate area, construction stage, intended use and programme. Include plans or photographs if available; we can then discuss the most suitable next step.