Flooring choices are wide and varied
For true luxury that is also easy to maintain, let’s look at surfaced polished concrete styles.
This type of flooring is said to be synonymous with modern luxury – any of the surfaced polished concrete styles will look stunning in your home. Their popularity has grown exponentially; a variety of finishes is one of the main reasons for this growth.
Surfaced Polished Concrete Styles for your Melbourne Home
Polished concrete floors are installed by grinding a concrete slab repeatedly using a machine equipped with diamond abrasive grits.
This will remove imperfections and make the entire surface standardized. During this stage, stone aggregate will be exposed.
There are three styles of finishes, differentiated by the amount of material removed from the concrete slab surface.
Cream polished concrete
The surface of a new concrete pour is polished, therefore there is no removal of concrete from the surface. The variations from the pour will be visible, resulting in a natural modern marble appearance.
Partial exposure or salt and pepper polished concrete
The concrete’s surface is lightly ground, exposing the smallest aggregate. A very modern, yet rustic appearance is achieved. Despite this, it is considered to be a more high-end installation.
Full exposure polished concrete
The concrete’s surface is heavily ground, exposing the largest aggregate in the mix. It has a glossy terrazzo-like appearance, considered a desirable result by many. Furthermore, it is extremely durable.
The eco-friendly and durable choice
Polished concrete floors are a sustainable design option. It makes use of materials already present in the space.
They are hard wearing and durable, and won’t chip like other flooring materials, such as timber. It’s a hypoallergenic floor choice, meaning it’s safe for your entire family and pets.
The floor is also easy to clean and doesn’t require harsh cleaners to get the job done.
Colours can be added to the floors via stains, dyes or pigments added directly to the concrete mix. That will provide an improved appearance, more consistency and higher durability. Acid etching opens the pores of the concrete so that sealers will be properly applied and absorbed for a glossy or satin finish.
Give your home a stunning floor that is also practical and easy to maintain. For the best in concrete polishing, contact Eco Grind today.
