Polished concrete has become one of the most popular flooring options available.
Among other alternatives, Victorian polished concrete floors have become more popular in both residential and commercial settings due to its durability, versatility, good insulation and its aesthetically pleasing attributes.
Polished Concrete is highly durable and more resistant to damage such as stains, scratches and other unwanted blemishes. Its hardened surface can also be slip-resistant when not contaminated with water, soap or other foreign substances making it ideal for a modern home to protect family members and guests from injury. It’s also easy to maintain and clean without the use of chemicals or expensive treatments.
Concrete Polished floors have risen in popularity largely because they can be customised to the home owners own personal style. They can be stained or dyed and there is an almost unlimited range of colours and styles available. There are also options for custom designed stencils or engravings to be carved into the concrete. Designs can include grids, patterns, borders or something completely unique to suit personal tastes. Glitter, pebbles or shards of glass can also be added into the mix making it possible to have a unique one of a kind design. It can also replicate more expensive materials like marble, at a fraction of the cost the real material would demand.
Victorian Concrete Polished Floors can be environmentally friendly with recyclable materials such as crushed glass, recycled plastics, marble chips and metal shavings able to be used in the design process. It is also possible to make the concrete out of fly ash and slag cement, both waste by-products of common manufacturing faculties.
The smooth surface can potentially trap heat from sunlight making the family home warmer. This is especially helpful at a time when power prices are through the roof and heating homes is more costly than ever. Victorian Concrete Polished Floors are becoming increasingly popular to help heat the home through the harsh bitter winters. Victorian Concrete Polished Floors can also help cool the house during the roasting summers. The surface can also reflect natural light, increasing ambient lighting and reducing the need for artificial alternatives and the smooth uninterrupted surface gives off an air of sophistication and finesse.
Polished Concrete Floors are starting to become the preferred flooring option in households for its durability, versatility, aesthetic qualities and insulation. Contact us at EcoGrind for more information.