Monday, January 1, 2018

Why Commercial Polished Concrete Floors Contractor Johnson City Are Raving

By Clara E. Cordasco


Factories, warehouses, storage units. All of these had one thing in common previously and it was the standard economy grey cement floor. Cold and uninviting, they were often dusty and cracked. Now, commercial polished concrete floors contractor Johnson City are cementing their place with people seeking the updated, glamorous polished concrete.

Homes and commercial properties are turning to concrete flooring as a viable solution. Even if there was existing flooring such as tiles or wooden floors, these can be easily removed and the concrete below buffed and finished to present a durable, beautiful finish. Durable, gleaming, easy to clean and maintain as well as attractive. That sounds like the perfect flooring solution, especially in high traffic zones such as restaurants, shopping malls and office buildings.

Retail, industrial, hospitality and food service markets are eagerly embracing the trend. Worn cement can be resurfaced and polished up without creating too much surrounding damage with dust and grit. New surfaces are just as quickly installed. The job is finished in a short time, allowing for minimum disruption to the business.

The durable, gleaming floor will look great in whichever finish you opt for, whether you've selected a colour powder or gone with the original cement look. They will not disintegrate or flake and the condition will remain excellent for years into the future.

The addition of aggregates to the cement product is somewhat standard. The level of exposure of these little stones is a matter of choice. The more the concrete is ground down and polished away during the application, the more exposed the stones are and the more interesting the final result. No intense grinding will leave you with a floor covered in a lovely smooth, swirly pattern of concrete. As the concrete was smoothed over, you will reap the benefits of a truly original finish as no two floors will look identical. Colour powders can be added if desired.

Stage two of the grinding and polishing will reveal only the smallest amount of the aggregate beneath resulting in a salt and pepper look. The second stage can sometimes result in an uneven finish as the stones are not at a uniform depth beneath the surface. It will still be a special looking floor if you go this route.

The final grinding stage will show up the stones beneath, offering a mix of shapes and colours, depending on what was used. Revealing the rough looking stones beneath the concrete will yield beautiful results.

The floors will then be buffed to a high sheen and the finished floor will look like it's got a layer of water on it, but be uniquely slip resistant at the same time. Areas that see a lot of foot traffic will eventually erode the surface, as they would on tiles or wooden flooring. The absolute beauty of this product, however, is that it simply needs to be polished up during the course of maintenance to get back to the initial look.




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