Why Polished Concrete?

There is no dispute that they are sleek and stylish, but what are polished concrete floors like to live with?

Polished concrete floors are becoming increasingly popular in homes, with a range of finishes and colours meaning they can be specified in colours other than grey.

The facts:

• These floors are diamond ground and then treated with a chemical densifier.
• They are polished with diamond-polishing tools, using polishing pads specifically for using on concrete.
• Polished concrete will most commonly be finished to a grit level of 800, 1,500 or 3,000 depending on the level of shine require.
• Concrete is not considered polished before 400 grit. This is called ‘honed’ concrete.
• Polished concrete floors are best designed in early on in a project.
• They are most commonly 100mm thick.
• They often tend to be specified with underfloor heating.