Polished Concrete Floor Dilemma
David Girling
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Polished Concrete Floor - fad?
Comments (10)Hello, Why not? It is stylish at the moment and I like the fact that not many people go for this interior style as it is linked to industrial style interiors. You could check our Blog as we have an article of Industrial Style Interiors, it may help you in developing ideas further. http://blog.stjamesdesign.com/what-is-industrial-style-interior-design-2/ Also, just as others have said, if it times out it will be very easy to change for a different flooring. Regards, Izabella StJames Design Interiors...See Morepolished concrete floor, what choices of colour and should I put glass
Comments (4)Hi There - have to say we love polished concrete - so much so we put it in our (kitchen) showroom and its been in situ for the last 7 years. Its so easy to keep and maintain. In terms of colour, we had no choice as we were polishing an existing concrete floor. I have attached a picture below - its a grey colour but there is a huge reflection off it so its by no means dark and also quite warm to the foot. best of luck with the project....See MorePolished concrete floor companies?
Comments (10)Hi Tamsinwc, No problem, will get some photos posted - completely forgot about this thread. Difficult question about what to go for. In terms of what we have (polished concrete 8mm depth): Pros: - Looks great - works really well with underfloor heating - easy to clean Cons: - Has started to get some cracks in it with the movement of the house. - Unforgiving on my 1 year old's head! - Unforgiving on my 5 year old's head! - Shows up every bit of dirt. - Can chip if something hard is dropped on it. My wife really likes it and I do as well though in terms of practicality with 2 youngsters, possibly not ideal. Resin looks good if you can stomach the cost and can look very similar to polished concrete though is meant to be a lot nicer underfoot with none of the cracking issues etc. Micro-cement sounded good but we just didn't like the trowel marks you get with it. Will post some photos of our floor....See MorePolished concrete floor
Comments (1)Polished concrete floors, as the name suggests, are effectively poured concrete floors. Concrete that has been treated with a chemical densifier and ground to create a smooth polished surface. Stains and dyes can be applied to enhance polished concrete, giving it a wide aesthetic appeal in addition to a functional one. such floors will last a life time and are relatively easy to maintain and repair. Epoxy floors are made of epoxy resin that again is poured onto the existing screed and once cured are hard wearing and come in a variety of different colours and designs. Epoxy floors are somewhat more technical with better temperature and chemical resistance and are often used in commercial or industrial applications. in both cases you will need a team of professional installers that will also be able to guide you toward the best product for your home....See MoreDavid Girling
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9 years agoThanks Poggenpohl. Yes, I don't mind the cracking. This is the gorgeous 80s half tiled/half wood floor we have inherited.
Isn't she gorgeous haha
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