What is Polished Concrete?

Quality & Performance

Concrete has always been known for its durability and cost-saving features. Good old concrete is becoming known for its creative possibilities with the help of whatispolishedconcrete.ca. Polished concrete can have a striking appearance and when you factor in the superior durability and performance of concrete, it's no wonder why more retail, warehouse, and office facilities are opting for polished concrete flooring as an alternative to marble, granite, tile, linoleum, or coated concrete. Homeowners are catching on to the appeal of these smooth, high-luster floors, which can be stained to replicate the look of polished stone.

Smooth, high-luster finish, superior durability and various levels of shine or degree of reflectivity can be achieved through grinding to higher polish levels. With whatispolishedconcrete.ca you will enjoy your floors for years.

Economical & Eco-friendly

Polished concrete floors are very economical, durable, and traffic-friendly. Unlike other floor surfaces, whatispolishedconcrete.ca polished concrete floors can last up to ten years or longer before needing to be refinished. Maintainance of a polished floor is minimal, thereby reducing flooring clean- ing costs.

The benefits of polished concrete by whatispolishedconcrete.ca are that of lower total cost, lower maintenance schedule, and it meets and exceeds all "Green" standards for Energy efficiency and Environmental Design. It's important when choosing polished concrete to understand that the polishing process will expose some of the concrete's imperfections.

Polishing can produce rustic-looking results, and imperfections. Polished Concrete has to fit the character of the space you are using it for. Some refer to this as organic where you see the natural qualities of the concrete with areas of coarser aggregate and unevenness of veins and aggregate. This is often one of the most appealing characteristics for people who want a natural and functional look.

Remember that polished concrete by whatispolishedconcrete.ca contains no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which makes it an environmentally friendly surface.

Can My Concrete Be Polished?

Almost any concrete floor can be polished as long as the concrete is structur- ally sound. Our experts at TTM Finishes Inc. can inspect your floor and let you know if its suitable for polishing. Often dirt, grease, coatings, and blem- ishes can be removed in the grinding process. Types of floors that are not suitable for polishing include those that are extremely wavy, need extensive patching, or are extremely porous.