Heralded as the future in floor design, the following for polished concrete continues to grow. It's main premise is that most structures use concrete in their foundation anyway, so why not use them for design? But to them, my question is this: Is polished concrete really worth the merits you give it?
To start, I want to go through the various claims concrete fans have over its competitors. The most popular ones are as follows: Polished concrete is beautiful, tough, affordable and available to all. It is my intent to go over each one, but I will leave the interpretation of my thoughts up to the readers.
The first notion that I will dispel is the claim that polished concrete is pleasing to the eye. It does have a very good, sleek, look, but to me, it is not for everyone. As beauty has been said to lie in the eye of the beholder, I believe that this criterion is not really worth arguing about.
So if beauty is moot, what does matter? Certainly, concrete's longevity is paramount. And I do not think I need to argue with anyone when it comes to the tenacity of a material so commonly used in punished roads. This claim is certainly accurate.
Affordability, again, is a contested issue. Yes, the cost of having it done by a contractor is relatively cheap. But if you are a dedicated do-it-yourself kind of guy, then you probably won't be fond of concrete polishing. The diamond-related polishers are expensive, and truth be told, you probably won't be able to do as good a job. In short, this option is indeed cheap, but you have to find a contractor that won't screw you over.
Finally, there's the issue of availability. They claim that concrete is available as the foundation of your floor in the majority of cases; however, a major drawback for concrete polishing is not mentioned. Simply put, not all concrete is fit for a good polish. Polished concrete is a good choice, granted your concrete is polishable to begin with. - 15252
To start, I want to go through the various claims concrete fans have over its competitors. The most popular ones are as follows: Polished concrete is beautiful, tough, affordable and available to all. It is my intent to go over each one, but I will leave the interpretation of my thoughts up to the readers.
The first notion that I will dispel is the claim that polished concrete is pleasing to the eye. It does have a very good, sleek, look, but to me, it is not for everyone. As beauty has been said to lie in the eye of the beholder, I believe that this criterion is not really worth arguing about.
So if beauty is moot, what does matter? Certainly, concrete's longevity is paramount. And I do not think I need to argue with anyone when it comes to the tenacity of a material so commonly used in punished roads. This claim is certainly accurate.
Affordability, again, is a contested issue. Yes, the cost of having it done by a contractor is relatively cheap. But if you are a dedicated do-it-yourself kind of guy, then you probably won't be fond of concrete polishing. The diamond-related polishers are expensive, and truth be told, you probably won't be able to do as good a job. In short, this option is indeed cheap, but you have to find a contractor that won't screw you over.
Finally, there's the issue of availability. They claim that concrete is available as the foundation of your floor in the majority of cases; however, a major drawback for concrete polishing is not mentioned. Simply put, not all concrete is fit for a good polish. Polished concrete is a good choice, granted your concrete is polishable to begin with. - 15252
About the Author:
Sam Wayland suggests Concrete Polishing for those who seek more information on the topic. You likely won't find her there too much, though. Concrete Polishing is the place to find contractors for polished, concrete floors.
