Thursday, March 5, 2009

Exciting Things to Benefit in Having Your Concrete Floor Polished

By Mercie Hallow

Polished concrete has many benefits. One benefit of a polished concrete is that it is very economical to use. A polished concrete possess luster and sheen that is always reflected back to the ceiling surface so one is saved up on electricity costs. A polished concrete surface is also wax-free thus saving up on polishing costs. Polished concrete is also proven as an inexpensive solution compared to other flooring materials.

Polished concrete has also a high tensile strength. This is evident because of the overlapping applications of concrete hardeners and cement in concrete polishing process. The strength that a polished concrete possess makes it possible to use in industrial places and manufacturing plants where high traffic and heavy loads are present.

Polished concrete is easy to clean. To clean a polished concrete, you may use water mixture with detergent or soap and gently scrub the affected area. Polished concrete is non-porous meaning stain does not go though the concrete. Cleaning the polished concrete is easy as there are a lot of commercially available polishing conditioners in the market.

Polished concrete brings out the aesthetic beauty of concrete without having to alter its natural appearance. Grinding the concrete floor until the loose aggregates can be seen is one way to bring out the aesthetic appeal of the concrete surface. Concrete Polishing is also environmental friendly meaning there are no harmful chemicals or solutions that are used in the process. Chemicals used are certified low VOC and are safe to human health.

Almost any type of commercially available concrete can be polished. Concrete Polishing does not only improve damaged cracks present in the floor surface but also restore to its brand new appearance. Concrete Polishing transforms a drab piece of concrete to a beautiful and fun work of art.

About the Author:

No comments: