Introducing Polished GSPEC — the first “Green Self-leveling Polyurethane-Epoxy Cement” overlay with a natural polished concrete look, the durability of a urethane and the chemical resistance of an epoxy, that won’t crack or stain like standard self-leveling cement and is manufactured with Ultra-low VOCs and no harmful isocyanates.
POLISHED GSPEC is a mixture of GSPEC resin and GSPEC cement. The resin used in POLISHED GSPEC is 45-60% stronger than typical epoxies and urethanes and has 50% better adhesion than most urethanes. POLISHED GSPEC will provide you with a beautiful, decorative, extremely resilient and chemical resistant floor for many years.
Choose Polished GSPEC for your next decorative self-leveling cement overlay job to achieve:
Superior Epoxy-Urethane Durability
Ultra-Low VOCs and No Isocyanates
A Polishable, Natural Cement Look
24-hour Rapid Gauge Rake Application
Plus:
Chemical, Stain & Water Resistant
Microfracture Resistant with Elasticity
Naturally Anti-microbial
No Color Drift
Thickness:
The SMOOTH GSPEC system is typically laid at a thickness of 1/4” – 3/8”.
Polished GSPEC has many advantages over standard self-leveling cement overlays as well as over standard epoxy terrazzo overlays as seen in the comparison charts below:
Property/Benefit |
GSPEC |
Self-Leveling Cement |
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Chemical, Stain & Water Resistant | ![]() |
Yes | No | |
Resistant to Microfracture | ![]() |
Yes | No | |
Resistant to Color Drift | ![]() |
Yes | No | |
Elastic | ![]() |
Yes | No | |
Polishable | ![]() |
Yes | ![]() |
Yes |
Ultra-Low VOC and No Isocyanates | ![]() |
Yes | ![]() |
Yes |
Natural Concrete Look | ![]() |
Yes | ![]() |
Yes |
Easy Application w/ Gauge Rake | ![]() |
Yes | ![]() |
Yes |
24 Hour Rapid Application | ![]() |
Yes | ![]() |
Yes |
Property/Benefit |
GSPEC |
Terrazzo |
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---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Concrete Look | ![]() |
Yes | No | |
Self-Leveling | ![]() |
Yes | No | |
Easy Application w/ Gauge Rake | ![]() |
Yes | No | |
Typically Available Beyond Terrazzo Union Members | ![]() |
Yes | No | |
Chemical, Stain, and Water Resistant | ![]() |
Yes | ![]() |
Yes |
Resistant to Microfracture | ![]() |
Yes | ![]() |
Yes |
Resistant to Color Drift | ![]() |
Yes | ![]() |
Yes |
Ultra-low VOC and No Isocyanates | ![]() |
Yes | ![]() |
Yes |
POLISHED GSPEC is a 3-4 part formulation that includes:
From this 3-4 part formulation POLISHED GSPEC can currently be purchased in 10 different variations as seen in the photos below (click on photos to enlarge):
See the chart below to determine:
GSPEC Sand Versions |
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Version Name |
Resin |
Hardener |
Bag Mix |
GSPEC Aggregate |
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Carmel Beach White |
GSPEC Fast Cure Resin – White |
GSPEC Fast Cure Hardener |
GSPEC Bag Mix – White |
No |
Shelter Cove Light Grey |
GSPEC Fast Cure Resin – Grey |
GSPEC Fast Cure Hardener |
GSPEC Bag Mix – White |
No |
Shelter Cove Dark Grey |
GSPEC Fast Cure Resin – Grey |
GSPEC Fast Cure Hardener |
GSPEC Bag Mix – Grey |
No |
Shelter Cove Charcoal |
GSPEC Fast Cure Resin – Clear |
GSPEC Fast Cure Hardener |
GSPEC Bag Mix – Grey |
No |
Monterey Beach Sand |
GSPEC Fast Cure Resin – Clear |
GSPEC Fast Cure Hardener |
GSPEC Bag Mix – White |
No |
Version Name |
Resin |
Hardener |
Bag Mix |
GSPEC Aggregate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Carmel Beach White AG |
GSPEC Fast Cure Resin – White |
GSPEC Fast Cure Hardener |
GSPEC Bag Mix – White |
Yes |
Shelter Cove Light Grey AG |
GSPEC Fast Cure Resin – Grey |
GSPEC Fast Cure Hardener |
GSPEC Bag Mix – White |
Yes |
Shelter Cove Dark Grey AG |
GSPEC Fast Cure Resin – Grey |
GSPEC Fast Cure Hardener |
GSPEC Bag Mix – Grey |
Yes |
Shelter Cove Charcoal AG |
GSPEC Fast Cure Resin – Clear |
GSPEC Fast Cure Hardener |
GSPEC Bag Mix – Grey |
Yes |
Monterey Beach Sand AG |
GSPEC Fast Cure Resin – Clear |
GSPEC Fast Cure Hardener |
GSPEC Bag Mix – White |
Yes |