By its nature, concrete is a strong and durable flooring option. This is why polished concrete floors can last for decades. These are also highly resistant to damage even when exposed to high volumes of foot traffic.
But while they require a much lower maintenance level compared to many other floorings, polished concrete floors still need some work to maintain. How well you care for your polished concrete floor can increase or decrease your floor’s lifespan by a decade or more.
Here are our tips on how to properly care for your polished concrete floor.
The work of skilled builders and makeup artists don’t appear to have much in common, do they? But if there’s one thing they both definitely will tell you, it’s this: you have to prepare your medium.
Otherwise, any cosmetic touches applied on an unprepped concrete floor (or face, for that matter) simply won’t last. Worse yet, in the long run, these enhancements may even cause damage to the original surface that’s hiding beneath layers of glitz and gunk.
We’re certainly no experts in makeup, so in this article, we’ll stick with what we know best. Read on for concrete floor preparation tips that may just help you avoid headaches and costly mistakes in your next project.
Polished concrete and epoxy are two of the most popular flooring systems for residential, commercial and industrial settings.
Both offer multiple compelling benefits you don’t see in other flooring materials. But there are applications where you should definitely choose polished concrete over epoxy – and vice versa.
We’ve prepared a simple guide to help you understand what these two materials are. Find out which flooring system works best for your building project.
If you’re looking for stylish yet cost-effective flooring for your space, you can’t go wrong with a polished concrete floor. It offers the same durability and reflective properties as granite and marble. However, it’s not as expensive to source as these other popular rock materials.
Polished concrete floors are also a lot easier to install compared to other flooring options. Basically, you only need to prepare the target site, pour the concrete, polish, seal and let the material dry. Sounds simple enough? Imagine what professional artisans can do with your concrete floor.
Here’s Art of Concrete’s guide to installing a polished concrete floor:
