While concrete polishing is often not the first choice in flooring options, it should be for a surprisingly large number of reasons.
When you’re choosing the right flooring for your home there are multiple factors to consider, such as budget, environmental impact, aesthetics and lifestyle.
Rapidly growing in popularity thanks to its contemporary look and affordability, concrete polishing offers a durable and stylish solution, that is also versatile, hard-wearing and easy to care for in both high traffic and wet areas.
Concrete is an extremely hard and strong material, that barely shows any sign of age and wear. This means that high heels, heavy furniture, children and animals won’t scratch or damage the surface of the floor. Being such a durable material also means concrete polishing results in low maintenance flooring, making it the perfect, easy to care for solution for the busy, modern household.
With a wide variety of sealers and top coats now available, concrete polishing can deliver a finished product that is unparalleled to ready-made products already available. It can suit any aesthetic and trend, ensuring your home can always be in style.
During the process of concrete polishing, dyes can be added which results in rich, earthy tones or crisp neutrals. Surface treatments offer one of kind, outstanding finishes. During the concrete polishing process, texture or decorative patterns can be added and etched if a smooth texture is not desired.
Furthermore, using the existing foundation and polishing concrete is not only a hypoallergenic option but can also help you save and reduce on heating and cooling costs, while providing a more environmentally friendly option. The polished concrete draws its temperature from the ground, as opposed to the ambient temperature. In summer, polished concrete tends to be cooler than tiles and, in the winter, warmer than tiles.
In addition to the reduced energy use and cost, working with the structural materials means you are not adding tiles, wood, or other materials that use natural and manmade materials, further reducing your carbon footprint.
For more information on how concrete polishing could suit your home, budget and lifestyle, and how it compares to any alternatives you may be considering, please contact Eco Grind for a quote.