Polished concrete floor

Polished concrete flooring gives a finish that is not only beautiful but also durable. They shine like a the sun on a lake and it goes from a rather ugly rough concrete floor into a thing of beauty. The technology of diamond polishing has evolved and so has the equipment to give you this exquisite finish. Used both indoors and outdoors this unique floor is a versatile choice. It is a popular choice by commercial establishments. We always promote either this type of floor or our industrial epoxy flooring to prospects.

 

Polished concrete floor

Polished concrete flooring is easy to clean, low to maintain, water and oil resistant, relatively cheap to install and last a long time. In fact, some floors will last as long as the building itself. And so these floors are timeless and the boundaries are limitless. Many different looks are achieved. A variety of applications are catered to. Hence architects specifying more and more concrete floors.

All types of floors rest on concrete. Therefore, to grind and polish this existing concrete is affordable. More so than the extra material required to lay other types of floors. Polished concrete floors require no screed or under lay. The process: step 1, grind the existing concrete floor and step 2, apply sealer and step 3, . polish the concrete with a  specialized machine. This produces a hard polished concrete finish which resists chipping and cracking.

Retail outlets such as Pick n Pay use polished concrete flooring on their sidewalks with great effect. The technology was first used in the industrial market and subsequently the residential market. Which is growing by the day. Indoors, many warehouses have adopted a polished approach. This eliminates any dust arising from heavy pallets being dragged along the floor. The result… a cleaner, dust free and healthier environment. For more information on polished concrete floors see Technical Finishes