Concrete is one of the most popular types of flooring especially for homeowners who are interested in an industrial feel for the floors.
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Can some of the labour work be done by non specialists and then get the pros in at the end to save some money.
While most people who have concrete flooring in a living or working space do tend to cover certain areas of the floor with carpets concrete floor polishing is generally a part of the cleaning and maintenance process.
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However the quality strength and lifespan of your new slab will be jeopardised if the existing slab is damaged or hasn t been poured properly.
Concrete is an extremely long lasting and durable material.
Eight years later bellagio in las vegas created the first concrete floor in the u s.
If poured and polished correctly polished concrete floors can last for decades if not hundreds of years.
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Polished concrete flooring is simply a concrete floor that has been treated with a chemical densifier to fill in the holes pores and ground down similar to sanding wood with progressively finer grinding tools.
That is a polished concrete floor that works its way to a higher finish over 400 grit for example is.
As the number of grit increases so does its fineness.
Im in northamptonshire i m completely renovating a house and want to install polished concrete floors in the kitchen the size is approx 30sqm.
Polished concrete floors are a popular choice for today s homeowners because they have a clean sleek and industrial look that complements contemporary décor.
The average cost is 4 to 5 a square foot.
The first polished concrete floors were made in europe in about 1991.
I have a tight budget.
With an average price of 3 to 8 per square foot polished concrete is comparable or less expensive than other flooring materials for reference hardwood runs from 6 to 22 per square foot natural stone flooring costs between 6 and 20 per square foot and the price to install tile floors is about the same.
A polished concrete floor is an attractive option for many reasons including the price.
Aesthetically concrete floors are a good match for homes with a modern or industrial style and are less suitable for classic vintage home styles.
Concrete has been with us for a long time but polished concrete floors are a more recent development.