Myths About Polished Concrete Floor

Concrete Floors Do Not Last
Polished concrete floors will last for decades, even in high use areas
which is why they are so common in malls shops schools and hospitals now.
Like all floors, they need to be looked after to avoid aging but the
maintenance needed is very small. Occasional moping and sweeping to
remove grit and dirt is usually sufficient.
Polished Concrete Floors Are Slippery
Polished concrete floors are high gloss and very smooth and under normal
circumstances are not slippery, but if used in wet areas they can become
slippery so in these areas a nonslip additive is added to the polishing to
provide better traction.
A Polished Concrete Floor Reduces Your Design Options
Concrete is one of the most environmentally friendly and affordable
building materials available. You can use it to create any pattern or design
you wish. The different colours and patterns are endless. You can have a
marble effect; you can have your floor looking like tiles. stamped a pattern
into it or use different aggregates to make patterns and colour
combinations; it can be one colour or many. The design possibilities make it
a feature of any room or home.
Your polished concrete floor can be used as a design feature or you can use
your existing design and decor to decide on just which effect you want in
your polished concrete floor.
There are many myths about polished concrete floors, go and look for
yourself, go and look at a few different types of polished concrete in
showrooms or ask your contractor to show you the different options they
offer. You will be amazed at the varieties and options available to you.