Flooring is a very important choice for your home, not just because it takes so much wear and tear, but also because it sends a message about the design and feel of your home. Your floor might be an understated bedrock for all the other features in your home, or it may be the showstopper when a guest enters your door. For a place of business, the floor needs to fit both the form and function that appeal best to your customers.
Polished Concrete
One of the latest trends we’re seeing in residential and commercial flooring is polished concrete. Polishing concrete includes grinding down the very top surface of the concrete with fine grit grinders to produce a smooth and shining appearance. This is a popular choice for many business and homeowners because concrete flooring often already exists and can be easily and quickly finished for a beautiful effect.
Any structurally sound concrete can be polished. Even your neglected garage or basement – or if you pull up old flooring to discover concrete underneath. Some prep work and cleaning is required to ensure that the grinding process produces the effect you desire.
Where?
Polished concrete was first popularized in showrooms of all sorts. The industrial effect is also common in modern stores and businesses. As the modern Scandinavian style is becoming more prevalent you will see polished concrete show up in homes all over the country. And of course, polished concrete is popular in areas where you already have concrete that just needs finishing, such as garages, basements, patios, and walkways.
Style & Design
If you’re going for the traditional concrete look, you will only need to polish the concrete to your desired shine. A satin finish can give a slight gleam, or if you want the high-gloss look we will continue through a few more steps of the process. But it doesn’t have to be your standard gray concrete! We can also provide staining, inlay, and other techniques to mimic the look of polished stone and even wood. At Hard Rock Concrete Coatings we delight in creating a totally unique look for your home or business.
Is Polished Concrete for Me?
If you have a concrete floor that needs finishing, polishing it can be an excellent and affordable choice. Polishing concrete has a luxurious, modern, finished look that costs far less than stone or expensive wood treatments. Polished concrete can give your business the official, professional look with the benefits of non-slip flooring.
When you’re ready to investigate polished concrete for your home or business, Hard Rock Concrete Coatings is ready to help.
