Polished concrete has many advantages: it is probably the most durable type of floor, as well as one of teh most cost-effective; it is easy to maintain, dust proof, LEED-friendly, stain- and slip-resistant, and it has increased light reflectivity.
- The life expectancy of a concrete floor will far surpass that of most other flooring surfaces, making it a common choice for retail stores, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, restaurants, schools, hospitals, office buildings, and many more. Polished concrete floors are also becoming more and more popular in residential homes.
- Durable enough for heavy machinery, forklift activity, and extensive foot traffic.
- Polished concrete is easy to clean and maintain with no chemicals or waxes required, eliminating the associated labor, time, and expense to apply them.
- Polished concrete floors are generally no slicker than untreated concrete surfaces and are about 40% less slippery than a hardwood floor, waxed linoleum or polished marble.
- The high light reflectivity of polished concrete is another important aesthetic benefit, especially for office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and other public facilities that want to project a bright, clean, professional image.
- Polished concrete may be stained, stenciled or engraved to add character and further improve its appearance. The available options for coloring concrete have never been greater, and there is also an endless array of other decorative effects.
- In short, polished concrete is a popular flooring solution because of its practical advantages, as well as its decorative appeal.