How To Update Your Old Concrete Surfaces
Concrete was never billed as a surface that would look a million bucks when it was finished, but you probably didn't expect it to look as old and worn out as it does now. That is because it doesn't take long for the very brittle surface of the concrete to start chipping away, creating a fine layer of dust and feeling a bit uneven underfoot. If you want to give your concrete flooring a new life while also protecting against the general degradation that has been happening to it, then here is why you need a bit of concrete polishing to brighten up your day.
Like Sanding Away The Top Layer Of An Old Wooden Floor
If you have ever had timber flooring, then you know that if you want to make it look brand new, all you need is to sand down the top layer and you have a beautiful finish just below the surface. The same is true with concrete polishing. The top layer might look like something out of an old soviet block of apartments, but with some light grinding with very fine grit, you can make it as smooth as it should have been in the first place. After a few times going over it, you will be ready for the epoxy coating.
Putting On The Top Layer
After you have gotten rid of all the surface imperfections, concrete polishing starts to get very interesting. An epoxy coating is used to cover the surface and protect it from chemicals as well as general foot traffic. Once this has set, the floor will no longer have that dull, muted grey look, but it will instead resemble something more like a mirror. This shiny, reflective surface is absolutely stunning in comparison to what you probably thought concrete had to look like. Polished concrete can last for decades with little maintenance.
Stronger And Better Looking
Even if you aren't looking for an artistic design solution to your concrete flooring woes, polishing makes your floor more resistant across the spectrum. A lot of industrial and commercial businesses are starting to realise this and implement elements of concrete polishing and coatings. However, if you do want something that looks a little different but is still an absolute workhorse, then polished concrete can be complimented by adding minimalistic designs below the epoxy coating and above the now smooth concrete surface. Talk to your concrete polishing service for more details.