Have You Considered Fitting a Polished Concrete Floor in Your Home?
Posted on: 21 January 2020
Polished concrete floors are continuing to grow in popularity and can be found in many homes across the country. Polished concrete floors are strong and durable while offering a clean, minimalist appearance that will add a touch of class to any room, whether that is a living room or kitchen. Here are four reasons to consider adding a polished concrete floor to your home.
A dust-free, easy maintenance surface
Many flooring solutions can easily collect dust and dirt, making them difficult to keep clean. Polished concrete is different. A well-sealed concrete floor does not generate any dust. The polished surface is well compacted so that it is dense enough to prevent any staining. The surface will be able to repel contaminants such as oil and water so that they never get below the surface of the material. Unlike surfaces such as tiling which require regular scrubbing to maintain their appearance, a polished concrete surface requires no labour-intensive scrubbing, waxing or stripping to stay looking good.
A lighter, brighter surface
The reflective nature of polished concrete is frequently under-appreciated. A reflective floor looks good and reduces the need for lighting in any building helping to keep your energy bills under control.
A safe, slip-free surface
Sometimes people are concerned that because a polished concrete floor has a shiny appearance, it will be slippery underfoot and therefore be dangerous for their home. The truth is that polished concrete is not at all slippery. When the floor is ground and flattened, this increases the coefficient of friction to make it higher than non-polished concrete and to ensure that your new floor is safe for you and your family.
A long-lasting surface
While many flooring solutions will wear out over time, polished concrete is known to an enduring surface. All of the properties offered by a polished concrete floor will last for the lifetime of the floor. When a new polished concrete floor is first completed, it should be fully tested to ensure that it meets all of the expected standards for slip resistance, water repellency, hardness, etc. These characteristics of your new floor should stay with the floor throughout its lifetime. You won't need any expensive maintenance regime to keep your new floor in great shape.
If you would like to find out how easy it is to fit a polished concrete floor in your home or workplace, then speak to your nearest supplier today.
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