Self-leveling topping that’s ready for traffic in 2-3 hours
Self-leveling topping that’s ready for traffic in 2-3 hours
TRU PC is a high-performance, self-leveling concrete topping that creates the elegant look of polished concrete—but works differently than traditional polishing. Instead of grinding your existing concrete slab, TRU PC is applied as a fresh layer over damaged, uneven, or unsuitable substrates. This polymer-modified cement flows easily and levels itself naturally when mixed with water, creating a smooth surface ready for polishing or use as an underlayment for other flooring types.
Here’s what makes TRU PC different: it’s engineered for speed and versatility. Traditional concrete needs 28 days to cure before polishing. TRU PC is ready for foot traffic in 2-3 hours and coatings in 12 hours. Got an old warehouse floor that’s too damaged for traditional polishing? TRU PC gives you a fresh surface. Need a perfectly level base for tile or epoxy? TRU PC handles that too. Available in natural and gray colors, it can be ground and polished to expose aggregate, creating a sleek, high-end floor suitable for schools, airports, warehouses, retail stores, and restaurants. Once applied, TRU PC can be polished like traditional concrete or used as an underlayment for epoxy systems.
Key Benefits: • Self-leveling topping vs. grinding existing concrete • Foot traffic in 2-3 hours, not 28 days • Works as polished floor OR underlayment system
First, we assess the existing substrate to ensure it’s suitable for TRU PC application. The surface must be clean, stable, and free of contaminants. We inspect for any structural issues and determine whether we’re working with new concrete, resurfacing an existing floor, or creating an underlayment for other flooring types. The area is thoroughly cleaned and any necessary repairs are completed before application.
The polymer-modified cement is mixed with water according to specifications, creating a thinner, more fluid texture than traditional concrete. We pour and spread the material, which naturally levels itself to create an even surface. The minimum thickness is 3/8 inches, or 1/2 inch for floors subjected to high-load, rubber-wheeled traffic. The self-leveling properties eliminate the need for extensive troweling or manual leveling.
After the TRU PC has cured sufficiently (foot traffic in 2-3 hours, full strength develops over time), the surface can be ground and polished to expose the natural aggregate. This creates the high-quality, smooth finish suitable for commercial spaces. Diamond abrasives progressively refine the surface to the desired level of sheen – from matte to high-gloss. The final result is a durable, easy-to-maintain floor that enhances any space.
TRU PC ground and polished to expose aggregate, delivering a high-quality, smooth finish with a glossy, reflective appearance. Perfect for commercial and industrial spaces where aesthetics meet durability. The exposed aggregate creates a terrazzo-like effect. Best for: Schools, airports, retail stores, restaurants, lobbies
An excellent solution for resurfacing existing concrete floors that need a fresh, durable finish. TRU PC covers imperfections in the old surface and creates a smooth, uniform base that can be left as-is or polished. Faster than removing and replacing old concrete. Best for: Warehouses with worn floors, outdated retail spaces
TRU PC provides a solid, reliable foundation for other flooring systems including tile, wood, carpet, vinyl, or epoxy coatings. The self-leveling properties ensure a perfectly flat surface for flooring installation, eliminating issues from uneven substrates. Best for: Multi-use spaces, areas requiring specific floor coverings
TRU PC is engineered specifically for high-traffic commercial applications. Schools benefit from the durable, easy-to-maintain surface that stands up to constant foot traffic and wheeled carts. Airports need flooring that handles millions of footsteps – TRU PC delivers with low shrinkage and fast setting that minimizes disruption. Warehouses appreciate the quick turnaround – foot traffic in 2-3 hours means minimal downtime.
For floors subjected to high-load, rubber-wheeled traffic, TRU PC can be applied at 1/2 inch thickness for additional strength. The fast-curing formula means operations can resume quickly. The polished finish resists wear and doesn’t generate dust like untreated concrete. Compatible with wood, ceramic tile, and other non-flexible substrates underneath.
Foot traffic in 2-3 hours, coatings in 12 hours – minimal disruption to operations
Rigorously tested per ASTM C1708 and CDPH Standard Method v1.2
Polymer-modified formula flows naturally for even, smooth surfaces
Engineered to minimize cracking potential during curing process
Withstands both wet and dry environments in commercial settings
3/8 inches (standard); 1/2 inch (high-load traffic)
2-3 hours after application
12 hours after application
Polymer-modified cement with specialized polymers
Natural and gray
ASTM C1708, CDPH Standard Method v1.2
Satin to high-gloss
Concrete, wood, ceramic tile, non-flexible substrates
Low-shrinkage formulation
Fast-setting for quick project completion
Engineered for high-traffic wet and dry conditions
Applied topping vs. grinding existing slab
Regular polished concrete involves grinding and polishing your existing concrete slab—you’re working with what’s already there. TRU PC is a self-leveling topping layer you apply over the existing substrate, then polish. If your existing concrete is too damaged, has the wrong aggregate, or wasn’t poured properly for polishing, TRU PC gives you a fresh surface to work with. You’re not stuck with whatever concrete you have. Plus, TRU PC can be used as an underlayment for tile, carpet, or other flooring—traditional polished concrete can’t do that.
Speed and versatility. TRU PC is ready for foot traffic in 2-3 hours, not the 28 days new concrete needs to cure. If you’re resurfacing a warehouse floor that’s seen better days, TRU PC covers those imperfections and gives you a fresh surface fast. If your existing concrete has the wrong aggregate for the polished look you want, TRU PC lets you start over. And if you’re preparing for other flooring types, TRU PC creates a perfectly level base—something grinding existing concrete can’t always achieve.
Minimum 3/8 inches for standard applications. If you’ve got high-load, rubber-wheeled traffic like forklifts, go with 1/2 inch thickness for the extra strength. The self-leveling properties mean it spreads evenly without excessive manual work. Compare that to trying to level an old, uneven concrete floor by grinding—you can’t add material, only remove it. TRU PC lets you build up a proper surface thickness where you need it.
It works over concrete, wood, ceramic tile, and other non-flexible substrates, as long as they’re clean, stable, and properly prepared. That’s another advantage over traditional polished concrete, which requires a solid concrete slab. Got an old tile floor you want to cover? TRU PC can go over it. Existing concrete with issues? TRU PC covers it. Just make sure the substrate is sound—if it’s moving or deteriorating, that needs to be fixed first.
Foot traffic in 2-3 hours. Coatings can be applied in 12 hours. For full strength and polishing, you’ll want to wait a bit longer, but the fast initial cure means minimal downtime. This is huge for commercial operations that can’t shut down for days. A retail store could have TRU PC applied overnight, be open for business the next day, and have the polishing completed in phases during off-hours.
When properly installed and maintained, yes. It’s engineered specifically for high-traffic commercial and industrial environments—schools, airports, warehouses, retail stores. The polymer-modified formula provides high early strength and low shrinkage to minimize cracking. It’s been rigorously tested per ASTM C1708 and CDPH Standard Method v1.2. The key is proper installation—substrate prep, correct mixing, appropriate thickness. Do it right, and you get a floor that performs as well as traditional polished concrete with the added benefits of speed and versatility.