Over the last few weeks, I've been writing articles regarding concrete polishing. I am thoroughly excited about the whole polishing process ever since I stumbled upon it while surfing the internet. I've told all the people I know about it, I invited friends over to see my polished floor, and of course, I've been writing about it as well.
What's so special about it? Concrete polishing has a number of desirable attributes. Combine the durability of good solid marble, the inexpensiveness of a cheap material like ceramic tiles, and the smooth, handsomeness of a material like hardwood. All of this in one package. It's been the best choice I've made for my house.
Like all things, it's not without it's faults. Not all concrete can be polished effectively. Take the case of a concrete surface that's a bit too porous; it's probably not set well enough to acheive a proper shine. Also, take note of concrete which has a lot of cracks, patches, and fixes. While these can still be polished, the polishing can't hide the fixes and your floor will not have that perfectly polished look.
Adding a considerable new layer of concrete on top can be a solution to this problem. This would mean buying new concrete, but it is a small additional cost. But then, I've been told this will not always be a solution to this. The reason being is something, I confess I have yet to understand, but it probably has to do with the new concrete layer not settling with the old.
These setbacks, however, are relatively small and should not prevent you from having a polished concrete floor should you decide to opt for it. Concrete polishing is inexpensive, but at the same time, elegant and durable. To learn more, go to the Concrete Polishing website and ask around about polished concrete floors.