All is that is required is sweeping with a dry micro-fibre dust mop to remove dust plus a mop with warm water and a ph neutral all-purpose cleaner. How do I care for and maintain my Polished Concrete? See the applications on our polished concrete page. The characteristics of Honed Polished Concrete make it pet and family friendly. With its high durability and smooth finish, it is suitable for driveways, alfresco, garages and pathways. Yes, for outdoors we offer Honed Polished Concrete designed for the outdoor environment. Unlike topical/surface sealers that are applied on top of the concrete leaving a film that will scratch, wear and discolour, penetrating sealers work by penetrating the concrete providing a more natural hard wearing finish. What is the difference between topical/surface sealers and penetrating sealers? No, we have high-grade dust extractors so there is only minimal dust and we clean the area after the process. Is there much mess during or after the polished concrete process? Yes, but usually only if those wet areas eg bathroom, laundry, toilet have been laid for polished concrete as most standard houses have screeds instead of concrete. Can I have Polished Concrete in wet areas? We recommend any water or liquid spills to be cleaned up as soon as possible for prevention. No more than other hard flooring surfaces such as vinyl, lino, marble or tiles. We discuss this and other benefits in an article “Myth Busters: Polished Concrete Flooring” and “Polished Concrete – 6 Reasons You Need It”. Polished Concrete is no colder than tiles and many testimonials claim that due to Polished Concrete being recognised as a sustainable and ‘green’ building product the thermal mass naturally draws its temperature from the ground rather than the outside so it tends to be warmer than tiles in winter and cooler than tiles in summer. Majority of cracks that are in the concrete prior to polishing disappear or become hardly noticeable during our grouting process. Learn more on our blog “Can I have Polished Concrete?”. Yes most existing concrete floors can be polished to the required finish. Can my existing concrete be transformed to Polished Concrete? Preferably before cabinetry and skirting has been installed but majority of our jobs are done after hand over so we will work with your building company or yourself for a time that is suitable. What stage during a build do you do Polished Concrete? The price can vary depending on the condition of slab, m2 and the finish you require but we guarantee we can give you one of the best prices in WA. Polished Concrete is very competitive in pricing compared to tiles, vinyl and other hard floor options. Colours and stones in Polished Concrete?Ĭolours and variety of aggregate/stones are chosen at time of planning from the concrete supply companies like Boral, BGC, Holcim and Hanson. No, we do not lay or supply the concrete but can help you through the decisions and choices from planning to finish and also refer you to some reputable concrete laying companies. This means that any pre-existing concrete surface can be polished to your desired exposure and finish! Do you lay and supply concrete? Need further information? Read more here.Yes! At Designer Floors we polish ANY concrete surface.
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And because they’re much lighter than the real thing, you can lay them upstairs or down, on wooden floorboards and with underfloor heating.Ĭoncrete effect porcelain tiles are still relatively new, and you do need to be bold to achieve the minimalistic look in many domestic or professional settings, but once laid, you’ll have a floor that’s sharp, stylish and wonderful to the touch. Once laid, they are virtually indistinguishable from concrete slabs, and since they come in a range of colours and finishes, you can get the exact look you’re going for – no guesswork and no waiting. So you’ll be glad to know that if you have ambitions to replicate the concrete floor look in your home, there’s a wonderful alternative – concrete effect floor tiles. Not only would it need to be several inches thick and put undue pressure on the structure, it can take weeks to fully cure.
You can’t really lay concrete onto a joisted floor. And now the stylish architects are making a feature of this fantastic material, particularly on floors, where the polished look is right on trend.
Well prepared concrete can be every bit as beautiful as natural stone (let’s not forget it’s essentially man-made stone minus the millions of years). But it turns out they were acting hastily. As a consequence it became much maligned, and architects spent the 90s and noughties trying desperately to conceal it. Although it’s been around since Roman times, concrete became the building material of choice for high-rise and commercial architecture as we rebuilt after the war.
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