Polished concrete flooring has become a popular option for both commercial and residential spaces alike. Popular retailers, such as Target, have integrated polished concrete into their designs as an integral component.

Benefits of installing this type of flooring:

Industrial Vibe

Concrete house slabs Melbourne used to be seen only as a subfloor for flooring applications; now polished concrete flooring has become fashionable in its own right and even used in some residential properties due to its durability, long lifespan, and ease of maintenance compared to high-end options such as marble or hardwoods.

Polished concrete floors are also eco-friendly options. Since it uses existing slabs of concrete as its substrate, only hardeners, densifiers, and smoothing additives are required – making this option cost-effective and noise reduction achievable through sound barrier underlays.

High Gloss

Some property owners desire an organic look for their concrete floors and choose honed or textured polished concrete, while others might like an appearance similar to the shiny finish of terrazzo. To achieve these effects, engineered floor grinders equipped with industrial diamonds grind and hon the surface of existing slabs to achieve levels 1-4 of sheen (depending on personal preferences). To perform concrete polishing effectively requires engineered floor grinders equipped with diamond abrasives that grind the surface.

Polished concrete finishes don’t require the addition of acrylic or urethane coatings like epoxy and polyaspartic finishes, thus decreasing maintenance requirements and costs for your business or home. Its long lifespan also results in less upkeep for you!

Attaining a high sheen for your concrete floor will increase light reflectivity, brighten the space, and significantly decrease energy costs – especially beneficial in warehouses or other commercial settings where lighting plays a key role in operation efficiency.

Stains & Dye

Concrete stains and dyes can create stunning earth tones and colors on polished concrete floors, making this flooring option increasingly popular in showrooms, retail spaces and high-end homes.

Contrary to acid stains, concrete dyes do not alter the chemical makeup of concrete; rather they produce an eye-catching marbled effect which can be combined with other stain media for even more impressive results.

Dye can be applied as either powder or liquid and it’s essential that the appropriate type of concrete stain for your project be selected; otherwise it could leave an unattractive, patchy color that won’t withstand wear and tear.

To optimize the results of stained concrete floors, we advise using a high-speed rotary burnisher and water-based polyurethane sealers like Prosoco LSGuard to protect them against daily usage while keeping their appearance at its best for longer. These measures will keep them looking their best while requiring less maintenance in the future.

Rugs

Polished concrete floors pair beautifully with various types of rugs. From natural sisal and jute rugs to soft wool wool rugs, patterns, colors and textures of all sorts make an impactful statement on these hard surfaces. Warm tones add warmth that prevents your room from feeling too industrial and are especially charming in autumn hues.

Stencilling designs onto stained concrete floors is an eye-catching flooring solution perfect for retail or warehouse environments, creating eye-catching solutions with custom designs like company logos. Stenciling concrete offers the benefit of long-term custom designs at a lower cost than tiles or linoleum flooring options.

Polishing concrete floors is an affordable way to update existing standard grey concrete, or can be applied as an overlay during new construction projects. As opposed to carpet, linoleum or tile flooring options, concrete is less costly over a 20 year period with less maintenance requirements – saving significant cost while offering less hassle for upkeep.