Polished Concrete

The Advantages of Polished Concrete

Because polishing is a multi-step process, customers can choose the level of sheen from satin to high-gloss that meets their maintenance and aesthetic requirements. This versatility makes polished concrete an ideal flooring material for a variety of applications.

Ease of maintenance is the key reason many public and private facilities are opting for polished concrete. Not only are polished floors easy to clean, requiring only occasional damp mopping, they hold up well to heavy machinery and foot traffic. They also eliminate the need for labor intensive waxes or coatings as well as the associated time and expense to apply them. What’s more, the glossy surface resists the marks of scuffs, scratches, tires and staining from oil and chemical spills.

The high light reflectivity of polished concrete is another important benefit, especially for schools, office buildings, hotels, restaurants and other public facilities that want to project a clean, bright, professional image. Some customers simply want a look that’s unique. Polishing can give concrete a higher degree of shine similar to polished marble or granite that can be achieved with a high gloss coating. This makes polished concrete a particularly good alternative for businesses that can’t afford marble or granite floors but also want the same brilliant, mirror-like finish. It’s also possible to produce a terrazzo look by grinding through the top few millimeters of the concrete to expose the aggregate.