What is Polished Concrete?

 

You’d be surprised to hear how many people that call us don’t know what polished concrete is. Basically, polished concrete is the end result of step-by-step continuous grinding of the concrete. Using a combination of different diamond grit levels the concrete surface is polished six to eight times.

Concrete is not considered polished unless it is grinded above 400grit. Depending on the desired gloss level, it is usually finished between 800 and 3000 grit.

Polished concrete floors are very popular especially in the Brighton area as they are considered one of the toughest flooring finishes. Unlike carpet and timber, polished concrete floors can endure oil and chemical spills, weathering, as well as heavy foot and vehicle traffic.

We always add a layer of protection against, spills, dirt & mould a concrete sealer can be applied to the polished concrete surface. The three main types of concrete sealers used to protect polished concrete are: water based , epoxy or polyurethane sealers.

Why Use Polished Concrete in Brighton?

  Has A Long Life-Span A great advantage of polished concrete is its long life-cycle lasting up to 10 years without any major maintenance if it was appropriately installed and maintained during the decade. In the majority of cases, it has a greater life cycle than carpeting or wood laminate. Polished Concrete Is Affordable This contributes to polished concrete being one of the most widely spread flooring options available these days. Its affordability is high, but it still depends on the level of difficulty and whether you already have a slab concrete that only needs staining and finishing. Easy Maintenance Polished concrete doesn’t need any kind of major maintenance except for daily sweeping and mopping so as to avoid dirt accumulation. If you have a high gloss floor finish, you will want to damp mop it from time to time. This will ensure the gloss doesn’t go away. Doesn’t Use Any Hazardous Chemicals Polished concrete is an environmentally friendly flooring option that doesn’t use any hazardous chemicals, adhesives or cleaners in its installation or maintenance. Some other great benefits include resistance to moisture, abrasion resistance and enhanced ambient lighting.