Polished Concrete Floor

Polished concrete is concrete that has been treated with a chemical densifier and ground with progressively finer grinding tools. The grinding tools are usually progressive grits of diamond grinding cup wheels and diamond polishing pads. Stains and dyes are oHen applied to enhance polished concrete as well as other options such as scoring, creating radial lines, grids, bands, borders, and other designs.
Polished concrete is considered a good sustainable design flooring option because it makes use of the materials already present. Most modern buildings are built on a concrete slab; polishing the exposed concrete eliminates the energy and material consumed by applying a floor covering. It is something to consider when building or modernizing towards a more green solution.
Polished concrete floors are low-maintenance, as they are more durable and easier to clean than many flooring options. Its relatively high coefficient of friction can make it non-slippery. Polished concrete reduces dust mite and allergen problems, and does not support mould growth. Anecdotal evidence suggests highly reflective polished concrete reduces lighting needs and improves natural lighting. Polished concrete flooring is hard wearing and will not chip or dent like soHer surfaces such as timber. Mopping with warm soapy water once a week is the only maintenance required. A concrete floor that has been hardened and polished will have an extremely long life expectancy compared to other flooring. For example, :le that may only last 10–20 years, but a polished concrete floor that has been properly maintained may give 100+ years of service.
DURAAMEN offers 20 excellent shades of dyes for your polished concrete floors – the shades range from warm colours like mahogany, walnut, and terra coYa to bright colours like turquoise, burnt sienna and gold.
LEED 2009 standards contain guidelines for using polished concrete flooring to qualify for LEED credit. 

 Polished concrete flooring is the perfect no-wax flooring solution. With the right floor grinding equipment and expertise, polished concrete flooring contractors can achieve a high-gloss finish on both new and existing concrete surfaces. Thanks to concrete's exceptional durability and performance, it's no surprise that polished concrete floors are becoming popular in retail spaces, commercial warehouses, office buildings, and homes.