Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Polished Concrete

By Henry Spencer

Polished concrete is slowly becoming one of the new trends to hit the world of construction and renovation. Buildings, homes, factories, schools, sidewalks and most public buildings have their floors, counters and walls made with smooth, polished concrete.

Polished concrete is just that: it's basically concrete and nothing more. But what this means is that you don't have to spend more for things like tiles or linoleum. And not just new floors; polished concrete can also be used on old floors, saving you tons in reconstruction and renovation.

Adding in to cost-efficiency, polished concrete basically prevents dusting. Polished concrete is non-porous and resists liquid stains and other contaminants. These floors are highly-tight, and does not require any form of scrubbing, rubbing or waxing to retain its shine.

The floor offers a tight grip and slip resistance. Though it looks shiny enough to be a mirror, the hold it gives is roughly the same, or even better, with your common, ordinary floor. It is also more durable than your regular run-off-the-mill floor.

In industrial areas, it can take the abuse of machinery and heavy duty boots and can last for at least 3-5 years before it needs shaping and conditioning. Home-wise or on low-abuse environments, the period of conditioning can shift to once per 5-7 years, another tactic for saving money.

The process of polishing is smooth, and is led by a professional. It's highly discreet, and does not interrupt the office system or home life; wherever you plan to use this system of styling your floor. There are many ways to polish your floor, but it all adds up to simplicity, detail, and a sense of art.

There are also many styles to choose from; whether it be simple polishing, coloring, saw cuts, engraving and even stenciled art. It exhibits both aesthetics and durability.

You could even opt for a marble finish to give it that expensive, sophisticated look. This can save you tons from using more expensive options like granite, terrazzo or marble. - 20897

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