Facts about polished concrete

Facts about polished concrete

 

Polished concrete is hip these days because of its industrial look but what is it exactly?

When a concrete floor is polished, it gives the material a kind of smooth and shiny finish. It is very popular at the moment.

We list the advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages:

- It gives your home a trendy look

- The concrete is very easy to maintain after polishing

- The installation is faster than tiles or parquet.

- Color pigments can be added

- It is durable

- It is easy to combine with underfloor heating

- It is reasonably cheap (you don't need a screed, for example).

- It is also ideal for a terrace because it can withstand freezing temperatures.

- For e.g. a terrace you can opt for an anti-slip finish

Disadvantages:

- The floor is very sensitive to grease stains

- Over time, dull spots may appear (but can be corrected with special products)

- Cracks may appear in the concrete over time

- It's not an option for do-it-yourselfers: you need a special machine and real craftsmanship

- The floor is about 10 cm thick and therefore not always an option for renovation

- If you are tired of the floor, you can't just lay another floor