Concrete Floors Never Looked So Good!

Decorative concrete floor grinding, polishing & sealing by Covalt Leveling of Southern California.

Concrete floors don’t have to look dull and lifeless—decorative concrete floors are an excellent choice for homes, businesses, or outdoor venues that want to use sturdy concrete flooring but don’t want the floor to look like the wrong side of an unfinished basement. Decorative concrete flooring can be accomplished in several ways. The most common way is using floor grinding, polishing and sealing techniques to create an aesthetically pleasing look that is polished and sealed to ensure a long-lasting color, shine and appearance. A polished concrete floor is not only protected from most types of damage, it looks professional, is stable and sturdy, and with the right type of polish, it can even add a touch of elegance to any home or building!

A professional floor grinder is capable of turning a drab and dull concrete floor into something unique and pleasing to look at. The most popular types of styles used for decorative concrete floors are the traditional ‘salt and pepper’ style, which creates varying flecks of darker and lighter colors; marbleized concrete, which gives the concrete a marble-like appearance; colored patterns, such as diamonds or other shapes in a variety of colors; stone patterns, which are meant to emulate cobblestones and other types of stone roads or flooring; and even just ‘plain’ polished concrete which is given a professional and elegant shine that will compliment any home, business, or other indoor or outdoor venue. Polished concrete flooring is particularly popular in modern open-layout homes and in museums and art galleries, due to the professional appearance and long lasting lifespan of the decorative concrete floor.  

It is very important to choose a company with the experience, professionalism and skill necessary to create a decorative concrete floor that not only looks good, but lasts a long time as well.  When concrete flooring is not treated the right way, it can cause problems—such as cracking, chipping and more—in the future. Avoid having to find a repair company by choosing a company that will get things done the right way the very first time.

Covalt Leveling of Southern California provides quality decorative concrete floor grinding, polishing and sealing services to just about any type of venue. We are also able to provide a range of different aesthetic looks, from a “salt and pepper” style to elegant polished concrete and much more. They are experienced, skilled, and professional—everything you need in a flooring company.

The importance of proper subfloor preparation prior to the installation of floor coverings

The importance of proper subfloor preparation in Orange County homes & businesses prior to the installation of floor coverings...

There is more to the installation of floor coverings than simply installing the hardwood flooring, or other type of floor covering, itself. It is absolutely essential that the subfloor is properly prepared prior to any type of floor installation, especially floor installations in residential buildings or homes. 

There are many types of problems and potential damages which could occur if the subfloor is not prepared properly. It is important, for example, for subflooring to undergo concrete leveling to ensure that the subfloor is leveled and strong enough to withstand flooring installation. Concrete leveling can greatly reduce the risk of sliding and cracking in regular flooring. In addition, if the subfloor is not leveled, this can not only cause problems during floor covering installation but even lead to cracking, buckling or other problems after flooring is installed. Subfloors must also be properly cleaned to remove any remaining residue from prior floors, spills, or any objects that could potentially undermine the floor covering installation process.

Subflooring is not only important, it is essential to proper flooring installation. If you do not ensure that your subfloor is prepared properly by professionals, then you are putting your flooring—and even potentially your home!—at risk. This is especially true if you are in an area that is prone to earthquakes, flooding or excessive rain, such as Orange County California. In areas prone to earthquakes, rains, etc., flooring is at an exceptionally higher risk for water damage, cracking, friction damage and related damage. This is true whether the flooring is hardwood flooring, tile flooring, linoleum, or any other type of flooring material. However, you can greatly reduce the risk of damage—although, as anyone living in an area prone to natural storms and disasters can attest, never entirely get rid of them. 

How can you ensure that the preparation of your subfloor is done correctly? The short and long answer is to hire a professional company with experience in subfloor preparation. If you live in an area of high risk for damage, such as Southern California, then you should look in particular for a reputable, experienced company that has working experience preparing and installing flooring in an area that is prone to similar types of risk and damage. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to choose the right company for subfloor preparation: if your subflooring is not prepared the right way, it can—and most likely will—lead to problems down the line that can cost thousands of dollars, hours of time, and damage to the flooring of your home.

Whether you are looking to install hardwood flooring, tile or any other type of flooring, remember: proper subfloor preparation, such as concrete leveling, is essential prior to any floor covering installations.

Our Moisture Control & Epoxy Vapor Barrier Systems Ensure Lasting Performance of Floor Coverings!

If your Orange County or Los Angeles area home or business is experiencing a flooring failure such as buckling of hardwood floors, laminate discoloring, or loose and warped flooring, the problem may lie beneath.

Vapor transmission & moisture migrating up through the concrete slab is often the culprit of these types of floor covering failures. The solution; Moisture Guard by Covalt, a two component epoxy moisture barrier designed specifically to reduce moisture related flooring failures. 

With track record of over thirty years, you can rest assured this system can tackle even the most aggressive of moisture & hydrostatic pressure related problems.

For more information & project inspection in Orange County & Los Angeles, please contact us at (949) 496-3528

Covalt Floor Leveling Rescues Subfloors for City of Laguna Niguel

Covalt Floor Leveling, Inc. recently completed an impressive, 4,000 square foot concrete repair and resurfacing project in only two days over the holiday break to keep the City of Laguna Niguel, California on the move. The city’s expansive municipal campus on Crown Valley Parkway was in need of major upgrades and renovations across the board. The first step was to build a new $24 million City Hall that just opened in late December. The next was to renovate and upgrade the existing buildings on the property, which started right out with Covalt Floor Leveling on the scene for the entire subfloor resurfacing phase.

The City of Laguna Niguel occupies a small basin at the southern end of the San Joaquin Hills, a small coastal mountain range in southern Orange County. The municipal offices of this beautiful, affluent community were in major need of concrete subfloor repairs and leveling after close to 20 years on the job. With the size and scope of the project, Covalt Floor Leveling sent a crew of seven professional concrete contractors to the expansive, multi-building city complex over a short holiday break and the team finished well-ahead of expectations. The flawless repair and concrete subfloor leveling work completed by Covalt Floor Leveling also provided early access for the flooring installers, and helped keep this large-scale project on pace for the Laguna Niguel city officials that occupy these busy offices and administrative buildings.

Covalt Floor Leveling faced some serious challenges on this fast-paced project, namely severe cracks in the original suspended concrete slabs that needed to be repaired, resurfaced and made perfectly level. The Covalt Floor Leveling team worked closely with Laguna Niguel facility managers and engineers in the planning stages to identify the various office buildings and particular areas of concern to ensure a smooth, fast and problem-free concrete repair and subfloor leveling project. 

“These are busy, commercial/municipal-type offices with years of mostly normal wear and tear from heavy foot-traffic,” said Martin Covalt, President of Covalt Floor Leveling in Orange County. “This created a few different challenges for our team. The first was that almost every building had subfloors that were badly damaged with severely cracked suspended concrete slabs. And then because these were all busy city office buildings, we needed to step up our pace without compromising the high standard of quality we take a great deal of pride in. We have 30 years of experience in residential concrete repair, as well as in large-scale commercial projects just like the Laguna Niguel office park. In the end our experience helped us overcome every obstacle and deliver perfectly level concrete subfloors - in just two days. It goes without saying that I was very pleased with our staff. They were precise, accurate, meticulous and fast, while creating beautiful, smooth and level concrete slabs for the future installation of carpet & tile flooring.

Concrete floor leveling often needed in Southern California

                                      Concrete subfloor smoothing leveling & resurfacing

Are you concerned with the leveling of your concrete floors? Do you live in Southern California? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you should know that you are not alone. Floor leveling and resurfacing is a common concern of many people in Southern California, especially those with concrete flooring. Unfortunately, the land in Southern California is prone to causing leveling problems with floors and, more particular, concrete floors. Uneven flooring can be caused by uneven terrain which affects the foundation of a home. Uneven terrain is common in many areas of Southern California and can be found everywhere from cities to the suburbs. Soft terrain, such as terrain that may be too close to water, can also cause out of level flooring in a home.  And finally, a factor that all Southern Californians must deal with: earthquakes. Earthquakes can cause damage to a home’s foundation and its foundation terrain, which can easily lead to an uneven floor and the need for floor leveling. It’s an annoying fact of life for many Southern Californians, but one that must be dealt with to avoid excessive damage to a home or even injury due to a sloped or uneven floor. It’s all too easy for homes to become structurally damaged by unleveled flooring that is left untreated and unresolved. 

If you are concerned about your floors and think you may need concrete floor leveling resurfacing, then you should first attempt to assess the leveling damage—professionally is best if you really are concerned, but if you know what you are looking for you may be able to keep an eye on your leveling issues yourself. Out of level or crooked flooring can be aesthetically displeasing or irritating, however, and you can choose to get concrete floor leveling done in order to make your home look better. 

What you need to be looking for is a floor that is notably or drastically out of level or sloped. A floor that is this sloped can be a sign of structural problems in your home—which can lead to major headaches down the line if it is not addressed as soon as possible. A noticeably sloped floor can also be causing damage to the foundation of a home or office building, which—again—needs to be addressed as soon as possible to avoid further damage and even potential injury down the road. In this case, you will almost certainly need concrete floor leveling resurfacing to make sure that your home is leveled and structurally sound.

Concrete floor leveling resurfacing can be an aesthetic tool to fix slightly uneven flooring in a home or commercial space and it can be a necessary tool to resolve a noticeably out of level or sloped flooring. If you are concerned about your uneven flooring, don’t hesitate—contact a concrete floor leveling resurfacing company as soon as possible. 

Foundation Concrete Floor Leveling for Commercial & Residential Projects.

                                 Freshly leveled subfloor by Covalt Floor Leveling


Covalt Self-Leveling Underlayment is the state of the art in cement floor leveling technology. Our concrete resurfacing, repair and leveling product is a free flowing liquid like sub floor restoration system.

When installed by the Covalt Applications Group the material produces a smooth and flat surface. Products and systems used by Covalt Floor Leveling have been designed as an underlayment for the fast leveling and smoothing of any sub floor surface. The resulting finish is a level, flat and durable surface that is acceptable for the installation of all floor coverings.

The Covalt system is used anywhere an uneven, rough, sloping, slanted or wavy floor surface must be corrected before the installation of floor coverings, such hardwood flooring, carpet, tile and the like.

As the leader in the unique field of self leveling underlayment floor repairs, and in business for over thirty years, Covalt Floor Leveling is the right choice as your Orange County foundation floor repair contractor. For more information and free project inspection, contact us at (949) 496-3528

Covalt Resurfacing Systems & Applications

                       Application of Self Leveling Underlayment Compounds...

Underlayments and concrete toppings are used to correct any subfloor damage, deviations and defects. Our self leveling resurfacing products can be installed from a featheredge to any thickness in order to correct these problems.

With this fast setting system there is very little "down time" or inconvenience to other tradesmen or occupying tenants. New floor coverings may be installed right over the top of our products within 24 hours!

          * No cost project inspection
          * No cost written report of findings
          * Serving all of Southern California
          * Workmanship & Materials Guaranteed 

Covalt Floor leveling of Southern California has an outstanding track record of over 30 years of installation experience, product knowledge and customer satisfaction. Covalt concrete floor leveling & repair in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. For more information on Covalt Floor Leveling, please contact us today at, (949) 496-3528