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Technology is an amazing thing these days when it comes to polished concrete. With new processes and materials popping up every day, our options are opened widely in terms of consumer purchases. This is no less true when it comes to the types of flooring we install across all sectors-residential, industrial, commercial, retail, and everything in between. Carpet, linoleum, and wood are no longer the only go-to, affordable choices for our floors. With the help of some simple but sophisticated technology, polished concrete is added to the list. It's safe to assume that most of us have heard of or seen concrete floors. More likely than not, when you hear the word "concrete," you think of drab, gray floors in basements. Whereas this may be the typical style of concrete featured in that room, it's possible that you've never heard of the many different processes that concrete can undergo-which make it far from drab, gray, or boring. Polished concrete is the result of one of those processes, and leaves the floor with a brilliant sheen. Once polished, concrete takes on the look of natural stone, like marble or terrazzo, and helps a space take on a whole new life and look. One of the main benefits of this flooring type is the incredibly easy maintenance that goes along with it. Polished concrete floors require very minimal upkeep, and last a lifetime. This makes them absolutely ideal for industrial, commercial, and retail space-but they are equally gorgeous and easy to clean in a residential home as well. Beyond that, it is also a very eco-friendly choice-increasing the efficiency of lighting in the space, and cutting down that electric bill. It is incredibly durable, and will never need replacing while carpeting can end up piled in a landfill over the years. If you already have concrete floors, then the process is incredibly simple. Like other materials, grinding down a small layer rids the surface of imperfections and leaves it incredibly smooth. In the case of polished concrete, an experienced contractor will use a large machine to accomplish this. The polishing machine is fitted with pads on the underside that include discs made up of shatter diamond and hard rock. This effectively works like a rather large, super-powered piece of sandpaper that leaves the surface of your flooring smooth and full of shine. With the incredible ease of maintenance, environmental benefits, and the gorgeous aesthetic of polished concrete floors, we see that our options are not limited-and technology can afford your space a makeover. Its durability fits a variety of different uses-from high volume retail stores to spill-proof rec-rooms in the family home. The fact that it is not only highly practical, but looks great, is a factor not to be forgotten. Keep in mind that concrete is highly versatile-polished concrete is fabulous, but concrete can also be acid stained, stamped, or painted. There is so much possibility, and you can be sure that your floors are unique and perfectly fitted to your space. What are you waiting for? Contact a Polished Concrete Flooring Contractor today to find out how you can turn your floors into something more! Click Here to Find a Polished Concrete Flooring ContractorIf you need more information, please e-mail us at: info@polishedconcretefloors.com |