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The look of polished concrete is sleek, subtle and elegant. Can't you just imagine a floor surface that shines so brilliantly, it can almost resemble glass? There's really no question why polished concrete has become so popular. It's attractive, affordable and won't make you sneeze like your carpet does. It's great for residential applications, as well as commercial. Retail spaces and showrooms often utilize polished concrete because it's the best bang for the buck and it showcases products better than any other flooring material.
But exactly how does one polish a concrete floor?
Well, for starters, you hire a professional concrete contractor who specializes in concrete polishing, like Perfect Polish. They start with a level surface, one that might need hardeners to enure an even area. Then they will use sanding pads of varying degrees of abrasion until the surface reaches an optimal level of shine. This could take several rounds of polishing, it just depends on your preference.
Is concrete polishing done wet or dry?
Polished concrete can be achieved via wet or dry applications. In fact some polishing contractors use both processes to obtain high-gloss results. Wet polishing is typically done to eliminate dust during the grinding aspect, whereas dry polishing uses a machine to contain dust particles.
As you can see, there is a lot to know about polishing a concrete floor. It is something that only a trained professional should attempt, as with most concrete techniques – they are not for the do-it-yourselfers.
If you would like more information about polished concrete call Perfect Polish, a nationwide concrete contractor, at (877) 91-SHINE.
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